Distinguished young women can earn scholarships
The Distinguished Young Women program is gearing up for 2021, with last year’s Firth/Shelley Distinguished Young Woman Kassidy Payne working hard to get more girls involved.
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Jameston – Taylor Ward History by Marie Manwaring Anderson Nov. 1989
In November 1989, Marie Manwaring Anderson (1913-2002) wrote the histories of the Jameston and Taylor congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The history spans from 1834 to 1987 She also included brief histories of various families in the Jameston and Taylor areas.
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Fires and moonshiners and dynamite, oh my!
This small town, nestled between Idaho Falls and Blackfoot, is a quiet place where old-timers grab a cup of coffee and a slice of pie at Mick’s Home Cooking every morning and everyone religiously roots for the Shelley High School Russets. But buried deep in the local library’s attic you’ll find hidden tales of a dark past.
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Bingham County Sheriff’s log: Dec. 16-23
The statements below materially represent the information in each report with changes for readability. The following are most of the incidents reported and responded to by Bingham County Deputies between Dec. 16 through Dec 23.
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Merry Christmas from Community Pioneer. We hope you receive the best gift in the world. Katee Mickelsen – Shelley Give
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The Shelley Police Log: Dec. 17-23
The Shelley Police Department handles dozens of emergency calls each week, deploying Police, fire, and medical services. Community Pioneer omits individual’s names and specific addresses. The following are most of the incidents reported and responded to by the Shelley Police Department between Dec.17 through the morning of Dec 23.
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The light of Christmas
Would it be Christmas without lights? We decorate our trees and our houses with lights, and yes, maybe even fences and farm tractors! After sunset we tour neighborhoods admiring the brilliant colors, the soft glows, and festive scenes festooned with lights.
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Water pipe repair closes nature path
The nature path along the Snake River will be closed for the next few weeks as crews work to repair a broken irrigation line.
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Locals plagued by rash of thefts
For thieves, the holidays present prime opportunities with packages on doorsteps, presents in open garages and homeowners leaving town with unlocked doors.
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Santa visits Community Food bank
Santa Clause helped the North Bingham County Community Food Bank hand out food boxes, treats and gifts Tuesday.
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