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Bear Lake High School hosts Hollywood-themed prom worthy of an Oscar
MONTPELIER — Bear Lake High School's annual Junior/Senior Prom hit the spotlight this year, shining brighter than ever with a Hollywood-themed extravaganza that left attendees feeling like they were starring in their own blockbuster film. The event, which recently took place in the school's gymnasium, was hailed by many as one of the best proms they’ve ever attended. Seniors took center stage during the traditional senior walk, a poignant moment...
Grace High School performing 'Lucky Stiff' Friday, Saturday and Monday
GRACE — The Grace High School drama students are set to perform a play that’s sure to attract some laughs from everyone in the audience. Eli Hubbard, organizer of the play, said the students will be performing a play called “Lucky Stiff” starting Friday. It tells the story of a man who inherits a large fortune from his uncle. “He’s inherited $6 million from his dead uncle,” Hubbard said. “But...
Bannock County outlines how it will spend remaining $10.8 million in ARPA money
After exploring the possibility of using American Rescue Plan Act funds to build a minor league baseball stadium and a forensic pathology center in Pocatello, Bannock County appears to have instead opted to use what’s left of about $17 million on needed repairs or renovations throughout the county. During a meeting held on April 11, Bannock County Commissioners recently outlined what projects the county has already spent ARPA money on and detailed other needed deferred maintenance projects that it can address with its remaining coffer...
'The future is really bright': New Caribou Medical Center CEO has East Idaho roots and is ready to take hospital to next level
SODA SPRINGS — There’s a friendly new face roaming the halls of the Caribou Medical Center. New CEO Kent Loosle recently took the reins at the hospital and is focused on bringing expanded services, improved communication and a greater presence in the community than ever before. Loosle and his wife, Wendi, are both small-town East Idaho natives themselves, as he was raised in Moreland, while she is a native of...
Local mother of six is the artist behind many well-known LDS publications
BANCROFT — Mandy Jane Williams is a well-known local artist who has brought to life scripture stories right here in Caribou County. Williams is known for her temple artwork as well as being the illustrator for “Walking with the Women of the Book of Mormon, New Testament and Old Testament” book series. Williams was raised as the only girl with five brothers in Darlington, near Arco, with the beautiful views...
Soda Springs golfers showing excellence on course
The Soda Springs Cardinal golfers made a strong showing in their meets on April 18. The Cardinal girls teed off at Caribou Highlands Golf Course. They finished in second place behind an impressive Grace team. Oakley Peck and Jasta Stoor led the Cardinals and tied for 4th place individually with a score of 93.
Bear Lake Middle School Student Wins Zions Bank Scholarship
MONTPELIER, Idaho; April 23, 2024 — A Bear Lake Middle School student is the latest recipient of Zions Bank’s Pays for A’s scholarship. Sixth-grader Ian Moore won a $500 savings account as a regional winner of the spring Pays for A’s drawing. Diana Christensen, manager of...
Bannock County reaches exclusive deal with Nederlander Concerts to book shows at Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
POCATELLO — Independent concert promoter Nederlander Concerts recently announced a multi-year agreement with Bannock County to book and promote performances at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre. The Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre, or The Port for short, has gifted the Gate City Area with hard rock musical acts like Korn and Papa Roach, quintessential classic acts such as The Beach Boys and country megastars like Keith Urban and Dwight Yoakam since 2015. The venue, located at 2375 Olympus Drive in Pocatello, also serves as a space...
Grace golf teams picking up where they left off despite less than ideal home conditions
GRACE — It’s never easy to coach a “spring sport” in Eastern Idaho, where “spring” is usually accompanied by snow storms, cold temperatures and unplayable fields and courses that last well past the official start of the season. So it is in Grace, elevation...
Montpelier Community Foundation announces new owners of Centre Theatre
The Montpelier Community Foundation recently announced that it has transferred ownership of the Centre Theatre in Montpelier, Idaho to Shane and Camille Petersen of C and S Theater Management, LLC. The company has been leasing the Montpelier theatre since 2021 and has been the longtime owners and operators of the Idanha indoor movie theatre in Soda Springs, Idaho.
Wyoming man pays fines after pleading guilty to thefts in 1994 without plea deal
PARIS — A man who was recently arrested in Wyoming for a string of Idaho burglaries in 1994 has been released after paying court-ordered fines. Bryan Caldwell, 49, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of petit theft without ever reaching a plea agreement with the Bear Lake County Prosecutor’s Office, court records show. The charges stemmed from a 1994 incident Caldwell referred to as the foolish mistake of a “stupid 18-year-old kid” in a phone conversation with EastIdahoNews.com.
Two Republicans and two Democrats compete for Bannock County Commission nomination
POCATELLO — Two Republicans and two Democrats are running against each other for their respective party’s nomination for a county commissioner seat. The two Republicans running against each other for the nomination for County Commissioner for District 3 are incumbent John Crowder and Ken Bullock and the two Democrats running are Dave Archuleta and Tamara Code. The two candidates who take their party’s nomination will face each other in the November election.
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