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Last Updated: Feb 05, 2026 11:47AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

New Years Baby makes an entrance!

Feb 05, 2026 11:47AM

Rylie is the daughter of Hannah Dawn and Kendall Evans, and joins the family alongside her two sisters, Jayde and Hadlie, who “ask to hold her every ten minutes,” according to Hannah.

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Foss Lewis’s Hamley Saddle

Jan 29, 2026 03:24PM

For readers of both counties, enjoy this story about how the world can be both bigger and smaller than you’d think!

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Local student wins 9th card design contest

Jan 29, 2026 03:20PM

Malad High School student Cumorah Carter won the Idaho Department of Education’s annual holiday card contest for the 9th grade.

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“A Good Listener”: Larry Thomas officially retires from city council

Jan 29, 2026 03:18PM

It’s been almost three decades since the city of Malad has had a city council without Larry Thomas on it. Over that time, Thomas has seen a lot of things change in the town around him, though at the typical Malad pace.

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Les Thompson to celebrate 100!

Jan 22, 2026 08:51AM

On Saturday, January 12, 1926 Les came into this world, just over 100 short years ago. According to Oneida County VSO Dave Colton, Les is the oldest veteran in Oneida County.

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Repair work on Museum roof

Jan 22, 2026 08:45AM

Arrangements were made for experts from the Idaho Heritage Trust to come and evaluate the building and then make recommendations about repairs to the building.

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Light Show canceled for rest of the year

Jan 22, 2026 08:40AM

Despite valiant attempts to keep the show going, including an assist from ATC—Sterling Smith came and helped fix the mega tree when the star completely broke off in the big windstorm on December 17th—it was deemed too much to repair for this year.

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