By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor DAYTON – West Side’s first-year head volleyball coach Jerri Obrien has been named 2A Volleyball Coach of the Year by the Idaho State Coach’s Association. Obrien took the Pirates to the state championships and West Side won the state crown several week’s ago. “It is an honor... »
Beutler announces retirement
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor An “institution” at West Side School District announced his retirement this week. Melvin Beutler, who has been superintendent for 25 years and with the district 33 years, announced to school board trustees he will retire at the end... »
Preventative work helps city escape flooding
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor Work done by city crews this summer to prevent flooding in the northeast section of the city paid off last week... »
WS gets donation from Tribe
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor DAYTON – A $2,500 donation from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe in northern Idaho has been given to the West Side School District... »
Children’s disabilities program ready at FCMC
By CITIZEN STAFF In line with new Idaho Department of Health and Welfare guidelines, the Children’s Redesign Services Program for Children with Disabilities is in place and ready to... »
John Allred concert canceled
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor The John Allred concert scheduled at Preston High School had to be canceled due to a boys basketball game against Burley. The basketball... »
Massacre memorial
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor The commemoration of the Bear River Massacre will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m., at the memorial site off Highway... »
Demolition derby has Wanner – Changing gears
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor Build it, bash it, then scrap it. It’s the life of a car in the care of Jessy Wanner. The 30 year-old Winder... »
2012 Idaho Legislature moves to oust protesters
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor The Idaho Legislature is dealing with anti-camping legislation as the third week of the 2012 session begins and it doesn’t have anything to... »
Lions to collect glasses at game
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor The Preston Lions Club will be sponsoring a “Night for Sight” event this Friday, Jan. 27, at the Preston/Century basketball game. Anyone... »
Record rainfall recorded
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor Local officials are thankful the record precipitation that was recorded on Saturday turned to snow and temperatures dropped or flooding in some... »
Preston, Idaho
January 27, 2012
Partly sunny
30°Freal feel: 19°F
wind speed: 9 mph NW
wind gusts: 9 mph
sunrise: 7:45
sunset: 17:33
Forecast January 28, 2012
day
Partly sunny
31°F
wind speed: 4 mph WNW
wind gusts: 7 mph
Forecast January 29, 2012
day
Intermittent clouds
36°F
wind speed: 4 mph NW
wind gusts: 4 mph