IDAHO FALLS:   The Distinguished Young Women of Firth/Shelley held their pageant this past Saturday, March 11, at the Civic Auditorium in Idaho Falls.  A whopping 16 contestants from Firth and Shelley vied for the title and the scholarship money awarded to specific individuals based on their scoring in certain events within the competition. WATCH KELSIE FIELDINGS SELF EXPRESSION WATCH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SEGMENT OF THE PROGRAM WATCH THE FINAL MOMENT OF THE PAGEANT. WATCH KELSIE FIELDINGS …

SHELLEY:  Snowy conditions today give way to clearing, but windy conditions overnight, with temperatures dipping to below zero with the windchill nearing 20 below zero come Wednesday morning. If you thought Valentine’s Day was cold and snowy, wait till this evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pocatello, temperatures will dip to -2 with the wind out of the northeast at 12 mph with gusts near 31mph.  Because of the wind, the wind chill …

SHELLEY:  A blast of cold arctic air flowing over the Continental Divide brings a dangerous wind chill factor, school closures, and the potential of freezing pipes. The National Weather Service out of Pocatello predicts bitterly cold temperatures today and tomorrow, with highs in the single digits and overnight temperatures dropping here in Shelley to near -18 degrees with a windchill factor near -30 degrees. This cold blast will last through mid-week before more moderate winter …

TETONIA:  Brian Wright, formerly from Shelley, was killed after being struck head-on by a pickup attempting to pass a snowplow around 7:00 a.m. Friday, January 27, near Tetonia on State Highway 33. Brian Wright, age 52, of Ammon, was driving westbound in a 2017 Ford commercial delivery truck on Idaho State Highway 33 when he was struck head-on by a 32-year-old male from St Anthony, driving a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, according to the Idaho …

SHELLEY: An early Saturday morning 2-vehicle crash north of Shelley leaves an Idaho Falls man dead. Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred at 8:55 A.M. on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at northbound US-91 at milepost 120.6, just north of Shelley, in Bonneville County. A 2003 Ford Explorer, driven by a 59-year-old male from Idaho Falls, was traveling southbound on US-91. The driver crossed the center lane and struck a 2009 Honda …

SHELLEY:  Icy road conditions made driving conditions treacherous for everyone driving to work Tuesday morning, December 27. Local news, law enforcement agencies, and drivers bombarded social media sites with photos and videos of cars crashing into one another and flying off the freeway. What can drivers expect for the rest of the week on local roads, highways, and freeways? According to the National Weather Service, there will be periods of rain lingering this evening around …

SHELLEY:  The annual Goodfellow's Drive, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Shelley and Firth, concluded with 264 Christmas food boxes being delivered to area families in need this past Tuesday, December 20. For more than 35 years, Firth and Shelley have participated in the Kiwanis Goodfellow's Drive, raising funds to provide a Christmas dinner for families in the area. First, volunteers raise money by ringing the bell at businesses around town. "One hundred percent of …

SHELLEY:  Early Tuesday morning, long-time Shelley resident Evelyn Harris succumbed to her injuries from a vehicle accident on Saturday, September 24. She was at East Idaho Regional Medical Center when she passed. On Saturday, September 24, at approximately 12:41 PM, a vehicle driven by 75-year-old Pearl Staggie from Shelley was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by 29-year-old Michelle Peterson of Rigby. 87-year-old Evelyn Harris, also from Shelley, was a passenger in Staggie’s vehicle …

Dear Community, As some of you may know, Mike Price who was the Editor of the paper has moved to Utah to look for additional opportunities in the Media Business.  We wish him well and hope that he can find a good job that will bring him joy.  Unfortunately, his departure comes at a time when I am recovering from brain surgery due to Parkinson’s Disease.  My surgery was to improve my condition, but it …

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Marci Kay Fielding, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Idaho Falls, Idaho at the age of 45.

Youth from the area are invited to learn about leadership, mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

In total, $23,000 will be awarded to 46 applicants. These awards went to students from Bingham County high schools, to include Aberdeen, Blackfoot, Firth, Shelley, Sho-Ban, and Snake River.

SHELLEY – Last year's hot summer and last winter's snowpack has local water districts and farmers looking for water conservation to make it through the 2022 growing season.  Last summer, Shelley's average daytime high temperature was 83 degrees compared to the historical average of 72 degrees, according to weatherspark.com.  Weatherspark.com Shelley Summertime High Temperature "The warmer temperature for an extended time required farm irrigators to use more storage water from the local reservoirs," Bureau of …

SHELLEY – Long-time resident Rehle Higham has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of artistry, dance, and poise. Rehle Higham loved teaching dance, and she loved the students she taught. For 50 years, Higham Dance Studio taught dance to children from ages four to eighteen and even some adults. A dance recital was held at year's end, allowing families to see their children perform what they learned. "We taught tap, ballet, jazz, and ballroom," Ann …

Idaho candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, Idaho Attorney General, State Superintendant, Idaho Secretary of State and United States Congress are coming to Shelley Friday and Saturday.

Seniors from Shelley and Firth could earn scholarship money for serving their communities.

SHELLEY – First Responders from Firth and Shelley gathered at the Shelley 3rd/5th Ward building yesterday evening, March 11, as the Distinguished Young Women guests, who honored them for their service.   Firth and Shelley First Responders were treated to a dinner and entertainment last night as the DYW program. The event included a buffet table of food and entertainment from this year’s DYW contestants.   “We wanted to show our gratitude for all they do for …

FIRTH – Many people turned out last Thursday night, March 3, to serve the Firth Fire Department, which needed help. Last April, as a fire roared through the Firth River Bottoms, it was the Firth Fire Department that sprang into action saving lives, homes, and structures. But that is not the only time they have come to the rescue to help the people of Firth, Basalt, and Goshen. For years, they have done so on …

FIRTH – A whole lot of love was being shown at Firth High School this morning, February 14, as each female student received a red rose, and each boy student got a candy bar from one student, Hannah Christensen.    Hannah Christensen is a senior at Firth High School. She is also a member and State Executive Officer for the Family Career and Community Leaders of America FCCLA Chapter, a program operated within the school. …