By CITIZEN STAFF Work is continuing with an eye to December completion on two major, related water projects in Franklin County. One component involves installing pipes and the other installation of modern telemetry stations. Both projects aim at conserving more water and, as one water master told The Citizen, “keeping Idaho water in Idaho.” (See the full story in The Preston Citizen.) »
Preston, Idaho
September 3, 2010
Sunny
56°Freal feel: 61°F
wind speed: 2 mph N
wind gusts: 7 mph
sunrise: 6:55
sunset: 19:59
Forecast September 4, 2010
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Sunny
87°F
wind speed: 4 mph SW
wind gusts: 16 mph
Forecast September 5, 2010
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Sunny
77°F
wind speed: 9 mph WNW
wind gusts: 34 mph
Local eggs salmonella free
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor - Despite the controversy and recent national reports of salmonella in eggs, David Woodward, the president of Ritewood Egg Company in Franklin, said the locally produced eggs are tested regularly and are safe to eat. (See the full story in The Preston Citizen.) »
Prices improve for summer farm commodities
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor - Prices for agriculture commodities in Franklin County and across the state have increased substantially during the past 60 days and the strength bodes well, at least during the short-term, for the state’s struggling economy. Prices are certainly stronger than they were a year ago for grains,... »
Commissioners approve fee increase
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor - A $2 fee increase for each vehicle registration in Franklin County will become effective in November following action by the commission on Monday. A public hearing was held in commission chambers in the... »
Survey work to start soon on East Oneida project
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor - Very preliminary work is moving ahead on a major reconstruction project of East Oneida, from approximately 400 East Oneida to 2200 East. The project encompasses a heavily travelled road in both... »
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