March 2022

New owners set to renovate historic downtown building

Published by admin on Thu, 03/10/2022 - 9:16am
Renovation is already underway on a 6,000-square foot, historic building in downtown Weiser that sat vacant for several years before being sold just 11 days ago.
 The brick and white stucco building, located at 348 State St. next to the Star Theater, was built in 1910 and originally housed a bank.
 It was purchased by a group out of central Oregon, which closed on the deal Monday, Feb. 28.

School district seeks feedback on 4-day school week

Published by admin on Thu, 03/10/2022 - 9:15am
The Board of Trustees for the Weiser School District is seeking feedback on whether it should investigate moving to a four-day school week.
 Stakeholders are being asked to complete a short survey that includes providing what they may see as advantages and disadvantages of a four-day week and whether they may be interested in serving on a committee to explore the subject further.

Ybarra votes to replace ‘Common Core’ standards in Idaho

Published by admin on Thu, 03/10/2022 - 9:11am
A bill that would replace Common Core (Common Core State Standards Initiative) with Idaho’s own set of education standards and curriculum passed the House with a 66-3 vote on Monday.
 House Bill 716, which now heads to the Senate, would replace standards used since 2011 for English language arts, math and science with a new set called “Idaho Content Standards” developed by the State Department of Education in consultation with Idaho teachers.

Weiser hospital foundation now accepting scholarship applications

Published by admin on Thu, 03/10/2022 - 9:09am
Weiser Memorial Hospital Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2022 Weiser Memorial Hospital Foundation Healthcare Scholarship.
 Applicants have until Friday, April 29 at 5 p.m. to submit their applications. 
 The scholarship program, in its second year, is aimed at assisting students furthering their education in a healthcare related field. 
 A one-time $1,000 award will be issued to two exemplary students that live or work in the Washington County area. 

Fiddlers of Idaho bringing state contest to Weiser

Published by admin on Thu, 03/10/2022 - 9:08am
by Nancy Grindstaff
 Contest fiddlers from around Idaho will make their way to Weiser the weekend of April 8 and 9 for the 2022 Fiddlers of Idaho State Championship Fiddle Contest.
 The contest will be held in the auditorium of Weiser’s Snake River Heritage Center located at 2295 Paddock Avenue, just north of Weiser High School. 
 Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the campus once held the Idaho Industrial Institute, an early 20th century high school which included boarding facilities for students.

New outdoor gym equipment is here and will be installed in City Park

Published by admin on Thu, 03/10/2022 - 9:06am
I don’t know about you, but at this time of year, I am ready to get outside and do things. I want to get off my exercise bike at home and actually ride my bike along the roads. I want to go for walks without having to bundle up. I want to enjoy the sun on my face and the breeze in what is left of my hair.
 Well, if you are like me, you may be interested in the things I’d like to talk about this week.  

Midvale Merc to open liquor store

Published by admin on Thu, 03/10/2022 - 9:05am
 Soon, Midvale residents won’t have to go far to get some of their favorite adult beverages.
Owners Hugo and Cindy Van Vliet are only weeks away from opening a liquor store within the Midvale Mercantile, located at 48 E. Bridge St. in Midvale.
 The new liquor store, projected to be open in mid-March, is part of the Van Vliet’s plan to bolster offerings, the store currently carrying a variety of groceries, supplies, and other items.

Busy Bee Spring Fling Soup Thing

The Busy Bee Club will be holding a soup lunch fundraiser on Sunday march 20 from 12pm-3pm. A variety of homemade soups, cornbread, cake, cookies and beverages will be served at the Historic Saling School ( Mann Creek area off highway 95, turn east on Jackson Rd for one mile). Adults are $10, Children 6-12 are $5, funds will go to assiting in parking lot repairs.

Date: 
Sunday, March 20, 2022 - 12:00pm

Signal American

18 E. Idaho St.
Weiser, ID 83672
PH: (208) 549-1717
FAX: (208) 549-1718
 

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