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County tied for lowest jobless rate

Friday, May 18, 2012
By prestoncitizen
County tied for lowest jobless rate

By CITIZEN STAFF  Franklin County’s jobless percentage continues to be in the basement, in this case a good thing, compared to many of the Gem State’s other 43 counties. Regional Idaho Department of labor (DoL) Regional Economist Dan Cravens said the county continued its traditionally low unemployment numbers at 271 out of work and... »

Stokes boots 54-yard field goal in competition

Friday, May 18, 2012
By prestoncitizen
Stokes boots 54-yard field goal in competition

By RODNEY D. BOAM  Citizen editor Tanner Stokes, 17, is going into his senior year next season and has been kicking the heck out of the football this year, including a 54-yard fieldgoal at one of the many competitions he has attended this year.... »

Resounding vote backs library action

Thursday, May 17, 2012
By prestoncitizen

By Citizen staff Voters overwhelmingly approved the library’s effort to make its override tax levy permanent, rather than requiring a vote every two years. The vote, part of the primary election on Tuesday, was 1,856 for and 624 against. “We so appreciate the support... »


Fryar, Burbank win locally

Thursday, May 17, 2012
By prestoncitizen

By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor   Franklin County voters turned out at the polls last week and elected a new commissioner and a Republican candidate for sheriff in... »

Soils team places nationally

Thursday, May 17, 2012
By prestoncitizen
Soils team places nationally

By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor Members of Preston’s FFA Chapter Soil and Land Judging team recently competed in the 61st annual National Land Judging Contest in Oklahoma City... »

Weather spotter training class to be held

Thursday, May 17, 2012
By prestoncitizen

By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor The Franklin county emergency Management and Franklin County amateur Radio emergency Communication Group is sponsoring a training session to become a weather spotter.... »

Commencement set for PHS

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
By prestoncitizen
Commencement set for PHS

By RODNEY D. BOAM  Citizen editor The 2012 Preston High School Graduation will be held May 24, at 8 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The program will begin... »

West Side readies for graduation

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
By prestoncitizen
West Side readies for graduation

By ROBERT MERRILL  Assistant editor DAYTON – West Side High School will graduate 42 seniors in one week during 7 p.m. commencement exercises on May 23 at the high... »

Classifieds – May 16, 2012

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
By prestoncitizen

INSURANCE INSPECTOR: P/T in Preston. Work independently in the field to verify measurements and condition of homes for insurance companies. No sales. Computer experience, digital camera, car, cell phone... »

Postal food collection down

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
By prestoncitizen
Postal food collection down

By RODNEY D. BOAM  Citizen editor The Postal Service collected about 2,800 pounds of commodities this year, compared to last year when they collected 7,500 pounds. Postmaster Val Porter... »

State to ban texting and driving

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
By prestoncitizen
State to ban texting and driving

On July 1, texting while driving will be illegal in Idaho    By RODNEY D. BOAM  Citizen editor When automobile drivers are going too slow, say 35 in a... »

PHS girls take track crown

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
By prestoncitizen
PHS girls take track crown

By TERESA CHIPMAN  PHS sports writer POCATELLO – In what was supposed to be a rebuilding year, the Preston Girls’ track team easily took their third straight 4A Fifth... »


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