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By RODNEY D. BOAM  Citizen editor Chris and Anna Kunz, both recent graduates of BYU-Idaho, are the new owners of Riverdale Resort. Chris is from Montpelier and has a degree in Biology. Anna was reared in Houston and graduated in Advertising. The two took ownership on Jan. 1, 2012, after purchasing the resort from...

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ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor   This week’s expected wintery weather has prompted Preston Police Chief Val Sparrow to remind residents a winter parking ordinance is now in effect with the city limits. “I AGAIN want to remind residents that parking any type of vehicle on city streets during winter months is prohibited because...

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By RODNEY D. BOAM  Citizen editor If you would have asked Deputy Karen Hatch, when she was in elementary school, what she wanted to be when she grew up she would have said a policeman. Now, years later, the married mother of two is living her dream. Deputy Hatch is the first woman patrol...

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By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor A professional services contract between Franklin County and the Southeastern Idaho Council of Governments (SICOG) was signed Tuesday for the administration of a $500,000 block grant to fund improvements sought by the Fairview Water District. Last November voters living within the district approved a $1.9 million bond to...

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By CITIZEN STAFF  Those attending tonight’s (Wednesday, Jan. 11) free Let’s Talk About It first program of the year will delve into the book, “Having Our Say” by Sarah L. and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth. The book will be discussed at 7 p.m. at the Larsen-Sant Library.  (See the full story...

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By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor A business that’s been a fixture on Preston’s State Street for 75 years has changed hands. Hansen Glass and Paint was recently purchased by Kenneth Hollingsworth. Hollingsworth has been an employee of the business at 15 N. State for 28 years, and started in 1981.  (See the full...

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