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WWAMI medical student Aiden Niblett, left, is spending the next few weeks with Dr. Lore Wootton at Weiser’s Two Rivers Medical Clinic. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff

There was no shortage of places to celebrate the 2026 America250 4th of July. Council held its annual porcupine race with Weiser represented by more than one team of local critter ‘handlers.’ Both incoming WHS seniors, Klete Cook and Ty Cobb’s new friend Thor placed third in the race, and brought in the highest bid of the calcutta at $1,325 from Seizom Ranches. Council’s celebration covered both Friday through Sunday, and included a soap box derby, street dance, breakfast, car show, vendors, a softball tournament, plus the annual Loggers Jubilee, held at the Boise Cascade Park. Photo by David Lukens

Claiming her second Grand National Champion title, Tashina Clarridge Lindley is pictured during Saturday night’s onstage jam session. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff

Weiser’s newly formed Weiser High Alumni Foundation has announced its inaugural Hall of Fame Class, with a reception honoring the 1987 WHS State Champion football team, pictured above, 1975 graduate Susan Camille Beckman, 1997 graduate Eric Grunke, and former educators/administrators Jim Reed and Terry Mooney set for Sept. 26. Football team members included Mike Aubrey, Chris Bower, Steve Chapple, Kevin Crawford, Kyle Crawford, Troy Darling, Brett Dille, Matt Eisenbarth, Rich Fitzsimonds, Scott Gollick, Jose Gonzales, Dan Grout, Ren Hansen, Gary Hurd, John Lawrence, Matt Long, Tony Long, Brian Mintz, Ken Roberts, Morgan Skow, Lance Smith, Kris Sorensen, Mike Sutton, Reed Toombs, Matt Turner, Mike Waite, Brian Walker, Dallan Walker, Delton Walker, and Steve Winegar. The coaching staff was John Srholec, Jerry Benzie, Tim Brennan, Holly Crosby, Ron Handel, Bob Johnson, Tony Kerfoot, and Terry Mooney.

Eric Grunke, Outstanding Wolverine – Humanities & Service, WHS Class of 1997

Terry Mooney, Outstanding Wolverine – Lifetime Achievement, WHS Class of 1965.

Jim Reed, Outstanding Wolverine – Lifetime Achievement.

Susan (Camille) Beckman, Outstanding Wolverine

Celebrating the installation of Weiser Memorial Hospital’s Safe Haven Baby Box, both a Safe Haven and a Kentucky State representative, Nancy Tate, left, told those in attendance the story of founder Monica Kelsey. WMH CEO Beau McNeff said the funding for the baby box was provided through donations and raised inside of 30 days after the project was announced. The celebration brought together hospital staff, community members, donors, and state leaders on Tuesday, June 16. Also pictured with Tate and McNeff, and leading in the program was Rev. Jorge Garcia of St. Agnes Catholic Church.