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By ROBERT S. MERRILL  Assistant editor It’s a sure sign of spring in Preston as robins are pecking on the lawn and geese are flying overhead. Vehicles are once again allowed to park overnight on city streets. The ordinance banning parking expires Saturday, March 31. Beginning Nov. 1 each year and running through March...

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By NECIA P. SEAMONS  Citizen staff writer Eileen Kelly found more than she expected waiting for her after work on Tuesday, March13: there stood the son she’d been worrying about; who had been serving as a reserve in Kuwait. With a surprised screech she enveloped Patrick Kelly in her arms and then the tears...

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By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor A 16-member Cache Valley Airshed Advisory Group met for the first time last week and was given information by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Melissa Gibbs, DEQ airshed coordinator, said an open discussion was held with the group and the process was started to identify possible control...

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By RODNEY D. BOAM  Citizen editor Weston City residents are getting into the spirit of spring by having their own first-annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Woodward’s Country Store. It will be held on April 7 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Weston City Park. Ages 1-11 are invited to participate. Businesses or individuals...

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By ROBERT S. MERRILL  Assistant editor A ban on texting while driving has been passed by both arms of the Idaho Legislature and is on its way to Idaho Governor Butch Otter’s desk for his signature. Idaho Rep. Mark Gibbs, R-Grace, said this new law is significant as the session begins to wind down...

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