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New Year’s 2022 arrives at Weiser Memorial Hospital

Published by admin on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 3:19pm

by Philip A. Janquart

Weiser’s first baby of 2022 arrived at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at Weiser Memorial Hospital.

According to parents Bryan and Camellia Langdon, their baby girl, Anngelyna, was born 8 pounds, 14 oz., and was 20-inches long. The couple have now been blessed with a total of six children.

Camellia was raised in Annex, Ore. and graduated from Weiser High School in 2005. Bryan was born and raised in New York.

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City annexes land on W. 9th Street in anticipation of housing development

Published by admin on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 3:18pm

by Philip A. Janquart

The City of Weiser has approved annexation of approximately 37 acres of land ahead of a planned multi-home subdivision west of town.

Apex Land Group, LLC, a division of Agile Homes, purchased property on the west side of W. 9th St., south of the Galloway Canal in December 2021.

Now that the annexation of that property is complete, Agile will begin the engineering, entitlement, and application process for its development.

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City of Weiser to inspect river water intakes

Published by admin on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 3:15pm

by Philip A. Janquart

The Weiser City Council, on Monday, Jan. 10, approved a total of $24,100 to inspect two water intakes that feed the city’s clean water plant.

Built in 1974, the intakes draw water from the Snake and Weiser rivers, sending it to the plant where it undergoes an extensive and complicated treatment process.

Weiser City Water Department Superintendent Bill Taylor told council members there is a need to take a look at the intake systems based on some recent findings.

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Lincoln Day Banquet set for Jan. 28

Published by admin on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 3:12pm

by Philip A. Janquart

Tickets for the annual Lincoln Day Banquet are now available.

This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 28 at the Vendome at 309 State St. in downtown Weiser.

The long-running event, organized by the Washington County Republican Central Committee (WCRCC), kicks off with a cocktail and social hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

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Comments sought from residents for new Comp. Plan

Published by admin on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 3:11pm

by Philip A. Janquart

The City of Weiser is inviting residents to take part in its Public Visioning Survey.

The survey aims to collect public comment as it works to develop an update on its comprehensive plan, which serves as a guide for future growth.

The official invitation to comment reads as follows:

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Brazilian exchange student is enjoying her high school experience in Weiser

Published by admin on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 3:06pm

by Nicole Miller

Eloá Evangelista is an exchange student from Goiânia, Brazil. She is spending the year living in the home of Lena and Ben Barbot.

Evangelista shared that she wanted to become an exchange student because she wanted to have the high school experience she saw in the movies. She also was interested in sharing her culture with new people as she learned about American culture and improved her English skills.

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City council members sworn in

Published by admin on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 2:57pm

by Philip A. Janquart

Weiser City Councilmembers Alicia Cavazos, Mike Hopkins, and Sterling Blackwell were sworn into office during a Jan. 10 regular council meeting at city hall.

Mayor Randy Hibberd expressed his gratitude to outgoing councilman Dan Randleman who did not seek re-election.

“I’d like to thank Dan for the many, many years of service and dedication to the city council,” he said. “I can say as both a former councilman and as mayor, it’s been a joy and pleasure working with you.”

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Weiser High School VEX Robotics team competes in second tourney

Published by admin on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 2:54pm

by Nicole Miller

The Weiser High School VEX Robotics team recently competed at their second tournament of the year at Ridgevue High School on Jan. 7. Three Weiser teams competed in a pool of 33 teams from all over the Treasure Valley. Weiser performed well overall.