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waiting for justice

Published by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 4:52pm
After two years of court hearings and mental health evaluations, accused murderer Anthony Montwheeler will be arraigned on Feb. 22 in Malheur Circuit Court in Vale to enter a plea to numerous charges. 
 Among those in the audience will be the family of Annita Harmon, who was allegedly kidnapped by her ex-husband in front of her parents’ home on Haas Road near Weiser and killed two years ago on Jan. 9, 2017.
 It was a day of wanton violence when Montwheeler allegedly murdered Harmon, a mother of two who was moving on with her life after divorcing him.

Potent weekend storm drops most snow seen this winter on Weiser and areas to the north

Published by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 4:51pm
Weiser and areas to the north were walloped by a storm over the weekend that brought the heaviest snow amounts so far this winter.
 The snowfall totals were not uniform in the immediate area, with areas on the Weiser Flat receiving 7-8 inches and the city getting 3-4 inches of snow.  
 The snow started late Friday night and continued through the night into early Saturday. 

Mink plans to play football for D-III team in Lewiston

Published by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 4:50pm
Weiser High School senior Nathanial Mink plans to play football for the Lewis-Clark Valley Loggers this fall.
 A multi-sport athlete at WHS, Mink played football for three years for the Wolverines starting in his sophomore year. Last season, he played tackle and was an anchor on the offensive line for the varsity team.
 After the football season was over, Mink turned to another favorite sport, basketball. He is currently playing on the varsity team as the post-season play begins.

Mayor concludes by saying she will not seek re-election

Published by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 4:48pm
Weiser Mayor Diana Thomas gave her annual State of the City address on Monday night, highlighting the accomplishments of each city department in 2018.
 “I think it’s important that we go back and see what was accomplished,” she said. “Sometimes we only remember the things we didn’t get done.”
 The two-term mayor also said this would be her last State of the City speech. She will not be seeking re-election this November.
 In January of 2018, the city council welcomed two new members and one returning member. 

WHS to screen documentary that looks at impacts of digital age

Published by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 4:46pm
In his book “Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction is Hijacking Our Kids – and How to Break the Trance,” Dr. Nicholas Kardaras recounts a study conducted by Dr. Anderson, Director of the Iowa State University Center for the Study of Violence. 
 He wanted to know if watching violent video games early in a school year could predict physical aggression later in the school year. 

Sunnyside voters will get ballots in mail for election

Published by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 4:46pm

  Some residents who live in the Sunnyside precinct that are also within the Payette Joint School District will vote by mail in a special bond election on March 12.

Three finalists make short list for Cambridge superintendent

Published by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 4:43pm
The Idaho School Boards Association has released the names of three finalists for the position of Cambridge School District superintendent after an initial round of interviews.
 The ISBA was hired by the Cambridge school board to direct the search for a superintendent/high school principal to replace Ed Schumacher, who is leaving at the end of the current school year. 

Weiser photographer loves the thrill of shooting sports

Published by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 4:37pm
Bob Barber’s pursuit of great photos has given him access to the blue turf at BSU and on the basketball court at Taco Bell Arena to shoot the Broncos.
 He even got the opportunity to cover a speech by former President Barack Obama in Boise, an up-close thrill that doesn’t come around often.
 Barber is one of a surprising number of excellent photographers that call Weiser home. He considers himself an amateur photographer, but his sports shots rank up there with those of  professional lensmen.

A rodeo great from Weiser passes away at the age of 77

Published by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 4:17pm
Hall of fame rodeo cowboy Ken Stanton died in Weiser on Feb. 3 at the age of 77.
 The rough and tumble sport of riding bulls and bucking broncs is a young man’s game, and Stanton was one of the best during his glory days in the 1960s.
 During his pro years, he entered 50 or so rodeos across the West every year. The guys at the top of the standings were competing in 100 rodeos. 

Weiser Little Theater’s hilarious ‘Nunsense’ opens Feb. 14

Published by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 4:15pm
Weiser Little Theater continues its popular string of musical comedies with the opening of “Nunsense” on Feb. 14.
 Written by Dan Goggin, “Nunsense” is a high-energy, hilarious show full of laughter and songs with an outrageous premise. 
 Audience members will find it difficult, if not impossible, to keep a straight face with the antics of the nuns on stage.

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