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Weiser rural fire and ambulance district team up for pilot program

Published by admin on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 11:06am

Weiser Area Rural Fire District firemen will now respond to ambulance calls if requested to assist paramedics and EMTs as part of a pilot program between the two agencies.
 The fire district board, the fire chief and ambulance district directors said teaming up on calls  is an idea worth trying, and it’s how emergency calls are commonly handled in many cities.
 Rural fire already assists on many emergency calls, in addition to fires, like car accidents to handle traffic or extrication.

Weiser High School’s graduation rate in 2019 unchanged from previous year

Published by admin on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 11:04am

Weiser High School’s four-year graduation rate remained steady at 88.5 percent in 2019, which was identical to 2018, and higher than the state average of 80.7 percent.
 The graduation rate at WHS has inched up over the past few years. The graduation rate in 2018 was the highest in three years. In 2015-16 the four-year graduation rate at WHS was 85.7 percent and in 2016-17 the rate was 87.2 percent.

Gem grant sought for RV park

Published by admin on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 11:03am

The Weiser City Council approved a resolution in support of a grant application that will assist an RV park under development along the Snake River and also upgrade the city’s water system for future growth.
 RV park developer Jim Reed spoke to the city council last week about the needed water system improvements. The $50,000 grant would pay for a water main to run between two fire hydrants and “move the development further along.”

Weiser Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby of 2020

Published by admin on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 11:02am

The first baby born at Weiser Memorial Hospital in 2020 was a healthy boy who arrived on Jan. 15 at exactly 10:33 a.m.
 Derrick Jay Reese weighed 10 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches in length. He was delivered by Dr. Jordan Blanchard, a family practice physician at Family Medical Center in Weiser.
 Parents Danielle and Dustin Reese and baby were doing fine, if not a bit tired. Derrick is the third child and the third boy for the Reeses, who live in Weiser. Derrick met his brothers, Dallin, 4, and Duke, 2, earlier on Wednesday.

New Weiser City Council member has experience in public service

Published by admin on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 11:01am

The newest member of the Weiser City Council is a longtime local business owner and accountant who is no stranger to public service.
 Mayor Randy Hibberd appointed Mike Hopkins to serve out the remaining two years of Hibberd’s term on the city council. Hibberd’s win at the polls last November put him in the mayor’s seat and created the vacancy on the city council.
 Hibberd said he’s known Hopkins professionally for many years, and his significant experience in public finance and budgeting made him a good choice to serve on the city council.

Weiser School board trustees sworn in for new term

Published by admin on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 10:56am

Three members of the Weiser School District Board of Trustees were sworn in for four-year terms of office last week.
 Two of the three school district trustees were elected by district voters last November. They included Kerry Nyce, who represents Zone 5, and Justin Erickson, who represents Zone 1. Both won their seats in contested races.
 Trustee Dr. Mark Pritchard was declared the winner in Zone 4 after the candidate filing and write-in period ended and he was not challeged for his seat on the school board.

Meridian lawmaker introduces distracted driving legislation

Published by admin on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 10:51am

One of the first bills introduced in the 2020 Idaho Legislature would expand the state’s current law that bans texting while driving to include the use of cellphones and other potential driving distractions.
 The proposed distracted driving legislation sponsored by Meridian lawmaker Rep. Joe Palmer also would make existing city or county laws on texting or cellphone use while driving null and void as of July 1. The bill’s intent is to replace the various city or county ordinances with a uniform state law.

Weiser High School carpentry students busy with projects

Published by admin on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 10:42am

Weiser High School’s Carpentry Level 3 Class has been busy this fall doing projects throughout the community. Projects they build include garages, sheds, additions, and remodeling  for the residents of Weiser.
 “We love being a blessing to our community. We’re not very fast, but the kids do a really nice job,” teacher Jon Lundberg said.
 The cost for these projects is for the building materials only, not charging for any labor. This makes it a really good deal for both the customer and the class.

Suspect sought in assault on Pioneer Elementary student

Published by admin on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 12:57pm

Weiser police are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect who reportedly ran up behind a student and grabbed her backpack early Wednesday (Jan. 22).

New Weiser mayor, council members are ready to lead

Published by admin on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 2:10pm

Weiser City Hall was crowded on Monday night as family, friends and employees turned out for the swearing-in of elected officials who won city offices in November’s election.
 Mayor-elect Randy Hibberd took the oath of office administered by city clerk Dave Tate to begin a four-year term.
 Hibberd was a member of the city council when he ran for mayor and won the office in a three-way contest. His victory created a vacancy on the six-member city council.

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