An open invitation is being extended for all elementary school children in Franklin County. Grace Fellowship Church is having Vacation Bible School at the church, located at 16 N. State Street, on June 26, 27 and 28, Tuesday through Thursday, from 3-5 p.m. each day. There will be games, refreshments, prizes, crafts, singing and...
CECELIE COSTLEY Franklin County Theater Arts Council The first annual Patriotic Speech Contest will be held on Saturday, July 7, at noon in the Worm Creek Opera House. It is open to all residents of Franklin County. The theme of the contest is, “What’s Right with America.” These words must be somewhere in...
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor Fire danger across Franklin County and much of southeastern Idaho has increased from low to moderate during the past few weeks and conditions could get worse in coming weeks. Scott Martin, Franklin County fire marshal, said as warmer temperatures spread throughout the region in the coming weeks, grass...
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor FRANKLIN – The Idaho Days committee announced this year’s line up for entertainment and activities for Idaho’s first-town celebration to be held June 27-30. There are some great, new activities added to this year’s celebration to entice more people to come out and celebrate in Franklin than last...
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor It took two attempts, but Preston City officials finally passed a woodburning ordinance Monday night on a split, two-two vote with Mayor F. Lee Hendrickson breaking the tie in favor of the new law. The council has discussed the ordinance for several weeks. City attorney Clyde Nelson drafted...
By LARIN CROSSLEY Preston FFA advisor This past week at the State FFA Career Developments, the Preston FFA Chapter witnessed three of its members earn top high individual honors and three teams bring home state awards. Some 20 students and two advisors attended the week-long event held at the University of Idaho in Moscow....
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor It looks like this summer is shaping up to be a pretty eventful one for the Jessie Smith family of Preston. The children of Jessie and his wife, Laci, wanted to buy their older brother Seth, 11, a bicycle so they all could ride together. Paisley, 6, came...
Johnson Reservoir event to promote angling By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor You don’t need a fishing license or even a fishing pole at this special event near Preston on Monday, June 18. Fish and Game officers from Franklin County and throughout the southeast region will be bringing the Take Me Fishing Trailer to...
By CITIZEN STAFF Thirteen year-old David Tillitson should be receiving his Eagle Scout award in a court of honor any day now. But beyond that recognition comes the satisfaction he and his troop, parents and family are already receiving, knowing residents of Weston and beyond are enjoying a new disc golf course that was...
