By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant Editor Absentee balloting is now underway at the Franklin County Clerk’s office for the November general election. Voters can cast ballots absentee until Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. Four county positions are up for election this month and there will be contested races for Franklin County Sheriff and Prosecutor....
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor Preston City officials on Monday gave their approval to a proposed memorial in the Preston City Park recognizing Cody O. Moosman for his ultimate sacrifice to his country and community this past summer. Specialist Moosman, from Preston, was killed in the line of duty while serving in Afghanistan...
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor It was a tale of two halves and the second one gave the Preston Indians some hope for the future of the football season. Preston played Blackfoot, the reigning 4A football champs, on Friday night in Blackfoot. And although they lost the game 34-21, they proved to themselves...
By TERESA CHIPMAN PHS sports writer The Indian girls volleyball team hosted a tri-match with West Side and Marsh Valley on Saturday, Sept. 22. It was a nice way to finish the week for Preston who lost in three to the Pirates and beat the Eagles in two. “We came out strong and won...
By TERESA CHIPMAN PHS sports writer Preston boys had a tough week with a 2-0 loss to Century at home on Thursday and a 2-2 tie with Burley, also at home on Saturday. The score against Burley was not indicative of the play of the game. Preston outshot the Bobcats 17-5 and controlled the...
By CONNOR WALDRON WS sports writer The Pirates volleyball team had a very successful week. They played two games, winning both. The first was against the Aberdeen Tigers on Sept. 19. They started a little slow on the first set, but picked up momentum and won. The passing and defense of the girls improved...
By TERESA CHIPMAN PHS sports writer The Preston girls soccer team lost 4-0 on Thursday in Pocatello against Century. Like the boys’ game against Burley, Coach Brandon Lyon didn’t feel like the score reflected the reality of the game. “I don’t think the score was indicative of the way the game went,” Lyon said....
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor Kathleen Dodds, 44, began her second journey on June 25, walking and riding a horse from the Oregon coast some 3,000 miles across the United States to Liberty Island, New Jersey. Just her, a single lady and her horse. She stopped in Preston Aug. 29-31. Last time, two...
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor Franklin County Fire Marshal Scott Martin is advising residents to take caution when filling portable containers with any type of fuel, especially during the upcoming fall big game hunts. He said convenience store owners and employees have recently asked for code interpretations of these practices due to increasing...
Preston (Idaho) High School hosted Soda Springs and Minico High Schools in volleyball last week. The Indians were able to pull out two much-needed wins. This video was produced and copyrighted by the Preston Citizen, a multi-media company. To order a copy call 208-852-0155.
