BY CITIZEN STAFF The information age has not left Franklin County Medical Center behind. “Growth in computer systems has nearly exploded at FCMC in recent years due to federal government mandates known as ‘meaningful use,’” Hospital Administrator Mike Andrus said at a recent board meeting. A report on computer systems at the medical center...
Officials worry a long, hot, dry spell could mean a busy summer for local, area firefighters By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor There is a looming potential for fire danger this summer and autumn, unless significant moisture keeps falling during the next eight weeks. “We could be in for a bad fire...
By LIS STEWART Herald Journal staff Seven miles northeast of Preston, nestled between the rolling hills near the banks of the Bear River sits El Shaddai Sanctuary and Refuge, a place of comfort and peace where owner and counselor Gloria Bagley hopes women can come to grow closer to God. Strolling around the pond...
For anyone interested in attending the Preston Youth Boys Basketball Camp, it will be held June 10-12. All incoming third- through-fourth graders will start at 8 a.m;. fifth and sixth graders will begin at 10 a.m; and first and second graders will attend at 1 p.m. The cost is $25. All seventh and eight...
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor TREMONTON — On Saturday, May 26, more than 150 years after the Bear River Massacre, two teenage remains, a boy and girl, were laid to rest at the Washakie tribal cemetery just north of Plymouth, UT. Two other tribal members were also interred after the remains were returned...
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor Melinda Harris, a Preston Junior High history teacher, was awarded a $24,000 fellowship from the James Madison Fellowship foundation to further her education. “I have wanted to apply or this for 10 years, but never had the courage until this year,” Harris said. Harris will work on a...
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor A Preston Junior High School teacher has received an award for “World’s Best Teacher” thanks to the efforts of one of her students. Seventh-grade English teacher Jan McCarthy was presented the award Thursday by Poole and Willis Orthodontics, of Logan and Smithfield. They come to Preston once per...
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor Those who may miss out on Idaho’s Free Fishing Day this Saturday will have another opportunity to fish for free at Johnson Reservoir two days later on June 10. The reservoir is located approximately three miles east of Preston. Fish and Game officers from Franklin County and throughout...
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor Anglers across Cache Valley, including Franklin County and throughout Idaho can fish for free across the state on Saturday, June 8. It’s “Free Fishing Day.” All reservoirs in Franklin County have been stocked with catchable rainbow trout from the Grace Hatchery. “We usually stock Treasureton, Lamont, Johnson, Glendale,...
LARGE YARD SALE! June 8 – 8am till Noon. 155 East Oneida Preston Preston High School is advertising the position of Assistant Volleyball Coach. If interested, send a resume to Preston High School. If you have any further questions contact Brent Knapp (208) 220-2184. HELP WANTED Advertising sales consultant, part time – Preston Citizen...
