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Cheatum retains State House Seat 28A with Republican Primary victory
POCATELLO — With 40% of the vote, incumbent Richard “Rick” Cheatum has earned the Republican nomination and is the presumptive winner for Seat 28A in the Idaho State House of Representatives. Cheatum secured his second term in the seat with his primary election victory Tuesday. He bested...
Students, parents hopeful that Tigert Middle School brings back successful SOAR program
SODA SPRINGS — Schools are consistently seeking new ways to motivate students to push themselves to maintain good grades and Tigert Middle School in Soda Springs is no exception to this endeavor. Many factors are attributed to poor student performance in the classroom. There is a growing rate of discouragement, anxiety and depression in young kids that is increasing year after year. All of which are linking back to lower classroom participation which inhibits learning capabilities. ...
GREEN THUMBS: Local high school greenhouses provide students with invaluable skills
Local high school greenhouses enjoyed overwhelming community support this month as the students sold the plants they've been growing since the beginning of the year. The money raised helps make the greenhouses self-sustainable, while the students learn invaluable skills growing flowers, vegetables and other plants to maturity. Jeff Horsley, the teacher in charge of the Soda Springs High School greenhouse, said his students have been working on their plants since...
Soda Springs police chief reflects on National Police Week
SODA SPRINGS — Police departments across the country began commemorating National Police Week on Sunday with memorial ceremonies for fallen officers. The week’s origins date back to 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation stating that May 15 would be Peace Officers Memorial Day and whatever week that date falls on would be National Police Week. May 15 is the annual day across the U.S. when law enforcement...
Caribou Medical Center adds two robotic surgery machines to its operating room
SODA SPRINGS — Robotics being introduced in an operating room is nothing new. However, the technology has been advancing at a much faster rate over the past eight years. With the advancing technologies available now, Caribou Medical Center in Soda Springs has made many efforts to bring two new pieces of robotic equipment to its surgical floor. Last fall the “da Vinci Surgical System” was purchased and surgical teams began training. ...
Bear Lake High School student spotlight: Dixon Hennick
Bear Lake High School proudly presents this week’s student spotlight: senior Dixon Hennick. Dixon has lived his entire life in Montpelier. He has enjoyed many summers and memories at Bear Lake. He has enjoyed skiing and snowboarding at Pine Creek in the winter months. He would love to make this valley his home someday.
Soda Springs High School art teacher to host exhibit at Caribou Jack's
SODA SPRINGS — Not many classes offer creative outlets more than a good art class. A great art teacher can uniquely connect with a student to help them develop original ideas through creating art projects. Of course, all kinds of art are appreciated and encouraged in Andy Berg’s art class at Soda Springs High School. Berg has been the art teacher for Soda Springs High for the last 10.5 years. Over the years he has taught many beginner artists to fall in the love with...
This week at the Bannock County Event Center
Spring is heating up at the Bannock County Event Center! Plus, get ready for live music because the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre is preparing to announce our summer concert lineup on Monday, May 20! Be the first to know who’s coming to The Port by signing up for our mailing list at bannockcountyeventcenter.us. RV Expo — Friday — Monday, May 17-20 Camping World’s Spring RV Expo is coming to the...
Multiple contested legislative races in upcoming local GOP primary
The May primary election is just around the corner and features contested races in legislative districts 28 and 35. District 28 includes areas surrounding Bannock and Power counties and represents approximately 26,305 residents, according to a 2020 census report. Neither District 28 Republican incumbent Jim Guthrie nor his Democratic opponent Russell Matter have a primary opponent, meaning both will face off during the November general election. ...
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