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Silver Valley Cat Wranglers claw their way to stabilize Shoshone County's cat population
KELLOGG — For one night only, the Dirty Dog Saloon became the “Dirty Kitty” as the owners allowed Silver Valley Cat Wranglers to perform a bar takeover and silent auction. The Dirty Dog Saloon donated all the day's proceeds to Cat Wranglers and through additional donations, the group was able to raise about $6,000 out of its $15,000 annual budget.
Baseball Recap: Ray Holes leads Grangeville to victory over Kellogg
Grangeville entered their tilt with Kellogg with eight consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with nine. They came out on top against the Kellogg Wildcats by a score of 8-5 on Monday. That's more bragging rights for Grangeville, who also won the pair's last head-to-head. Sam Lindsley made...
Silver Mountain Resort to host mine rescue competition
KELLOGG — A first responder display for Shoshone County is slated to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7 in the parking lot of Silver Mountain Resort. Shoshone Fire District No. 1 and Shoshone Fire District No. 2 will be present to explain their various equipment and vehicles on display.
Kellogg workshop focuses on empowering middle and high school girls
KELLOGG — After about a 10-year hiatus, Krista Brandt is bringing back the “Anything I Wanna Be” empowerment workshop for Silver Valley girls in sixth through 12th grade. “This isn’t just another gathering. It’s a day dedicated to empowering growth and instilling hope in young minds,” Brandt...
Wallace museums prep for start of the season
WALLACE— The Northern Pacific Railroad Depot Museum, Wallace District Mining Museum and the Barnard-Stockbridge Photography Museum open for the season beginning May 5. Wallace's three nonprofit museums are offering a three-for-one pass at $10 for individuals and $20 for families. The Barnard-Stockbridge Museum is hosting their Spring Fling event...
Softball Recap: St. Maries triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Brenna Elliott
St. Maries can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Kellogg Wildcats. This was a revenge game for St. Maries, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-2 defeat when these two played two weeks ago.
'Our community is hurting' | Community members, congregation remember pastor found dead in Pinehurst
PINEHURST, Idaho — A somber silence has fallen over the small Idaho town of Pinehurst as the community mourns the loss of a man many considered a light in their life. The Shoshone County Sheriff confirmed Wednesday the body of Gene Jacobs, the lead pastor at Real Life Ministries Silver Valley, was found in a remote area near Pinehurst after an all day extensive search. Now, members of the community are working to process the immense loss.
Kellogg police looking for information on fight
KELLOGG, Idaho – The Kellogg Police Department is asking residents with any information on a fight which purportedly took place at around 1 am on Sunday morning to call Idaho State Police (ISP). The department did not offer any details on the altercation, but asked anyone who may have...
Seatz's pleads guilty to aggravated battery
WALLACE –– Owen Seatz pleaded guilty to aggravated at his felony arraignment at Shoshone County Courthouse earlier this week. Seatz, 23, was initially charged with a single count of battery with intent to commit a serious felony, domestic battery without traumatic injury, and resisting or obstructing a public officer.
Sixth Street Melodrama Announces Upcoming Season
WALLACE —The Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater have recently announced the lineup for their upcoming season. Starting the season is a new melodrama, titled “Huckleberry Havoc, or…The Villain is in a Jam”. The schedule for this year’s melodrama is changing. There will be one melodrama that will be five weeks, with shows Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Ticket price will remain $12. This show is written and directed by Carl Rowe, Paul Roberts and Carol Roberts.
Wallace scout troop sets an eye on service
WALLACE — “Girl Scouts do one thing, they make the world a better place.”. That’s something Brian Newberry, the Eastern Washington and North Idaho Girl Scouts CEO, believes is doubly true for the Wallace-based Girl Scout Troop 2401. Though the troop has only existed since fall 2023,...
Pet registration underway in Wardner
WARDNER — Pet Registrar Rick Gilbert is collecting registration information for the small city’s furry friends. Residents should’ve received their annual letter alerting them of the registration period and Gilbert will begin collecting registrations through May 15. “If you are new to our special little city, welcome,”...
Softball Recap: Grangeville has no trouble against Kellogg
Grangeville came tearing into Saturday's match with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Kellogg Wildcats 20-10. The result was nothing new for Grangeville, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
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