By TERESA CHIPMAN PHS sports writer The Preston Indians baseball team lost both its district games last week to Pocatello and Century. “On Tuesday we were at Pocatello. Things started off a little rocky for us and we allowed four runs in the first inning,” said Coach Brandon Ormond. “It was tough for us...
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor The High School Ballroom Dance concert will be held April 21, at 7 p.m. at in the old High School Gymnasium. The Standard and Latin teams will be performing their “Tangled” Medley, Viennese Waltz from Beautician and the Beast, “Rio” Medley, Lindy Hop, Jive, Samba, Foxtrot and Country...
By FCMC Franklin County Medical Center Home Health Hospice will be holding their Monthly Grief Support Group on April 19, at 1 p.m., at 40 N. 100 E., (south of the hospital). This story is sponsored by Idaho Salvage. For the full story subscribe to The Preston Citizen: in print or online.
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor The Preston Theater Council will present Guys and Dolls on April 20, 21 and 23 starting at 7 p.m. at the Worm Creek Opera House. Director Cecelie Costley has organized a brass band to accompany the 1950s musical. The cast includes: Stephanie Buttars, Val Jensen and Dan and...
By FCMC staff The 2012 Health and Wellness Expo, sponsored by Franklin County Medical Center, was a “wild” affair this year. The annual event had attendees “swinging from the vines” as they participated in the many free booths that were offered. The Preston Lions Club offered vision screening; Preston Elks were on hand for...
By Jennifer Jackson Idaho Fish and Game On Saturday, April 7, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game dispatched a mule deer buck near Whitney. The deer was suspected of being the buck that attacked Sue Panter of Whitney last September when she was out walking near her home. Fish and Game received a...
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor Preston High School musicians are preparing for the annual Bennett Cup to be held at 7 p. m. on April 24 and 25 in the high school auditorium. The Bennett Cup Committee has worked hard behind the scenes to prepare for the upcoming music competition. The piano and...
By JEAN CARTER Citizen staff writer Hanna Waite was named as Franklin County’s 2012-2013 Distinguished Young Woman, receiving the title from Laken Hemsley. Hannah also earned both the fitness and Best Self categories, earning $1,075 towards her college of choice. Chosen as first runner up was Kelsie Clawson, who also won the scholastic award...
By TERESA CHIPMAN PHS sports writer The Indians softball team managed just two hits and struck out 12 times on the day, falling to the Pocatello Indians 8-2 in a Fifth District softball game on Saturday in Preston. “A big lack of hitting,” Preston head coach Ashlee Larsen said. “There’s a little bit of...
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor An early spring with lack of snow and significant moisture has allowed farmers across most parts of Franklin County to get into fields and do a lot of early spring work. The situation is in stark contrast to one year ago when abundant snow was followed by...
