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For The Holidays 2025“One of our area’s greatest strengths is our towns’ welcoming, nice Main Streets,” Idaho County Co...
12/21/2025

For The Holidays 2025

“One of our area’s greatest strengths is our towns’ welcoming, nice Main Streets,” Idaho County Commissioner and local business owner Ted Lindsley said at a Clearwater Economic Development Association meeting earlier this year.

Main Street, USA, holds a special place in the hearts of many, evoking imagery of bustling small-town charm, the friendly waves and familiar faces, and the scent of brewing coffee

A few photos of Grangeville Elementary Middle School students during their Dec. 9 Christmas concert.
12/21/2025

A few photos of Grangeville Elementary Middle School students during their Dec. 9 Christmas concert.

Grangeville Elementary Middle School second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students held their Christmas concert Tuesday, Dec. 9. The students were directed by Ms. Carla Astle. For video clips of the

A Christmas nativity play will be held tomorrow evening, Dec. 21, at Gospel Lighthouse Church of God in Stites.
12/21/2025

A Christmas nativity play will be held tomorrow evening, Dec. 21, at Gospel Lighthouse Church of God in Stites.

STITES — Gospel Lighthouse Church of God, 406 Main Street in Stites, will host its annual Christmas nativity play, “The Gift,” on Sunday, Dec. 21, 6 p.m.

Read about Ram of the Week: Peter Fabbi!"We have a good coach and a strong team; we’re hoping to have a few state champi...
12/20/2025

Read about Ram of the Week: Peter Fabbi!

"We have a good coach and a strong team; we’re hoping to have a few state champions this year. We have one of the best mat rooms around," said Fabbi.

This Ram of the Week athlete highlight is brought by: BlueTick Coffee, Kamiah

KOOSKIA — Clearwater Valley junior Peter Fabbi, son of Dan and Michelle Fabbi, is on track to be the first CV wrestler to ever place four years in a row

“No, we are not asking for funding, just approval to do our own fundraising and get started and work on it when we can, ...
12/20/2025

“No, we are not asking for funding, just approval to do our own fundraising and get started and work on it when we can, when the weather allows,” CV baseball coach Josh Bradley clarified when addressing the board on a plan to work on the field.

The board approved unanimously the CV baseball field improvements.

GRANGEVILLE — At the Nov. 20 board meeting, Clearwater Valley School District 245 trustees voted to allow and make some repairs to the Clearwater Valley Junior-Senior High School baseball field.

T-Bars were recently painted for Snowhaven, courtesy of art students at Grangeville High School!
12/20/2025

T-Bars were recently painted for Snowhaven, courtesy of art students at Grangeville High School!

Grangeville High School’s art students painted all the T-Bars for Snowhaven. Thanks Mrs. Cook and all of the art students. Thanks Mr. Wasem for bringing this project to the schools.

12/20/2025

Stepping Stones Preschool and Kindergarten in Grangeville held its Christmas program at the Grangeville Church of the Nazarene on Dec. 19. Here are a few moments from the celebration. 🎄❤️🎶

"And then, out of this long-lived elf tradition sprouted Scout Elves who were sent from the North Pole to observe childr...
12/20/2025

"And then, out of this long-lived elf tradition sprouted Scout Elves who were sent from the North Pole to observe children’s behavior. They fly back nightly to report to Santa if children have been naughty or nice."

The concept of Christmas elves, with roots in European mythology, has been around almost as long as any Christmas tradition, especially Norse traditions. The Christmas elf is a magical, pointy-eared

Read about Bulldog of the Week: Ila Wilkinson!“The team,” Wilkinson said of her favorite aspect of basketball this seaso...
12/20/2025

Read about Bulldog of the Week: Ila Wilkinson!

“The team,” Wilkinson said of her favorite aspect of basketball this season. “We lost a lot of seniors last year, so it’s been fun getting to know more people and working with them at the varsity level.”

This Bulldog of the Week athlete highlight is brought to you by: Holcomb General Contracting

GRANGEVILLE — Grangeville High School senior Ila Wilkinson, daughter of Cody and Sara Wilkinson, is Bulldog of the week for her leadership and skills on the basketball court.

12/20/2025

Since Grangeville High School’s guitar class had to cancel its Dec. 17 recital due to school closure, they held a mini recital the next morning. Here are a few clips from that. 🎸 🎶

12/20/2025

If you get the chance, go see “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” presented by Prairie Youth Theater at Kooskia’s Old Opera House tomorrow. It’s so good! You will smile the whole time watching the talented casts! 🎄

For The Holidays 2025Planning a Christmas cookie exchange party!
12/20/2025

For The Holidays 2025

Planning a Christmas cookie exchange party!

It’s BYOC for this party: Bring Your Own Cookies!

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