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Beware of bogus sports calendar advertising calls

Published by admin on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 11:05am

The Weiser Signal American has recently become aware of a fraudulent effort to sell advertising space on a sports calendar. The caller asks if the business wants to renew their ad on the Weiser Signal American's sports calendar. When asked for a telephone number, the caller is unwilling to provide one. The advertising sales call is not legitmate and is not associated with an official Weiser Signal American product.

Airplane makes emergency landing in field after engine quits at 16,000 feet

Published by admin on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 9:13am

A small airplane with two people aboard made an emergency landing in a field just south of the Weiser airport on Friday night.
 The call came into 911 dispatch at about 9:15 p.m. that an airplane had overshot the runway, clipped a powerline and came to rest on its wheels in a field south of Hansen Road.
 There were no injuries to the pilot or the passenger in the accident. When law enforcement arrived the two occupants were standing outside of the airplane. The pilot notified the FAA of the mishap.

Chavarria announces bid for office of Weiser mayor

Published by admin on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 9:10am

Alex Chavarria has announced that he will be running for the office of Mayor for the city of Weiser this November.
 Chavarria was born and raised right here in the Weiser community and graduated from Weiser High in 1979. He married his wife Ronnell and had four children. Chavarria joined the Air Force after graduating and was stationed out of Washington D.C.
 Chavarria spent 30 years away from home, at one point living in Florida running his own business, but the plan was always to return home to Weiser.

Making a difference is goal of new school resource officer

Published by admin on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 3:13pm

Weiser School District students are really enjoying seeing a couple of new faces that have started to frequent the schools. Officer Cody Samson, along with his canine partner Abbey, is enjoying his new job as school resource officer.
    Samson has 14 years of experience working in law enforcement. After starting his career in Washington County Sheriff’s Office as a detention deputy, Samson worked for Adams County for about three years before coming to work for the Weiser Police Department as a patrol officer.

Respite House opens, provides a place for cancer patients to rest and recover

Published by admin on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:32pm

Years of fundraising and community donations have built a “home away from home” for cancer patients undergoing treatment at St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute in Fruitland.
 The Respite House officially opened on Sept. 21 with a ribbon cutting that was attended by MSTI medical staff, donors, city of Fruitland officials and others. The respite house is located about one block from the St. Luke’s Fruitland Medical Complex.

Deadline to pre-register to vote is coming up

Published by admin on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:29pm

The deadline to pre-register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election is this Friday, Oct. 11, at the county courthouse in Weiser.
 If you miss the voter registration deadline, don’t worry. You can still register to vote and cast a ballot at the same time during early voting or on election day. The last day for early voting is Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. at the courthouse.

Tennis courts at Memorial Park upgraded with new surfaces

Published by admin on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:22pm

The tennis courts at Memorial Park have a new playing surface that is safer and softer than the old cement surface it replaced, and the upgrade was paid for by a community fundraising effort.
 The courts were closed for the upgrade and the nets were taken down to allow Meridian contractor Cascade Fence Company to put on layers of a special product called Plexipave. It is a 100-percent acrylic latex surface for use on asphalt and concrete courts. The surface is textured, all-weather durable and quick drying, according to the manufacturer.

‘Myths about medical cannabis’ scheduled for Oct. 17 in Weiser

Published by admin on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:18pm

Angel Wings Network is sponsoring an informational session on Oct. 17 in Weiser for anyone who has questions, comments or concerns about medical cannabis.
 “Breaking down the myths about medical cannabis” will feature guest speaker Sara Rodgers, a naturopathic physician. Rodgers will address questions, comments and concerns about the use of medical marijuana.
 Angel Wings Network officials said the organization does not take a position on the use of medical marijuana.

Some experts predicting an early flu season

Published by admin on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:16pm

Weiser residents who took advantage of a parking lot flu shot clinic offered by Family Medical Center in Weiser on Saturday didn’t even have to get out of their vehicle.
 The medical clinic, which is owned by Weiser Memorial Hospital, had a supply of about 100 flu shots for anyone who drove up.
 All medical providers in Weiser have the 2019-20 flu vaccine. Along with the regular flu shot, there is a high dose flu vaccine for people over age 65.

Fruitland woman found dead in rural part of county

Published by admin on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:14pm

A Fruitland woman who had been reported missing since Sept. 27 was found deceased on Saturday in a rural area of Washington County.
 There was no foul play suspected in the death of Sarah Stepp, 41. She was found not far from her vehicle on Mann Creek Road about .5 miles beyond the Adams Creek Road turnoff, authorities said.
 A hunter called the Washington County Sheriff’s Office 911 dispatch on Saturday afternoon about 2 p.m. to notify county law enforcement about an abandoned vehicle. Deputies responded to the location to check it out and look for the owner.

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