Cemetery gets needed attention

We’re pleased to see the county developing a work group to oversee the record-keeping and maintenance of the historic Demersville Cemetery.

Growth conflicts aren't over

It’s the end of an era.

Black Sheep honored by senator

Named Idaho Small Business of the Month for October

U.S. Sen. Jim Risch on Wednesday announced Black Sheep Sporting Goods was selected as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for October and will be recognized for its contribution to the community in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate.

City of Ephrata advises residents to boil water, for now

Acting out of caution

EPHRATA — Ephrata and the state Department of Health are advising residents to boil their tap water or buy bottled water until further notice.

Frank Costello, 94

Francis "Frank" T. Costello, 94, of Coeur d'Alene, passed away May 16, 2011. Born Aug. 29, 1916, in Portland, Ore., the youngest son of John Fulton Costello and Mary Elizabeth (Scales) Costello, he and his six siblings were raised in Northport and Spokane.

Why your small business should be offering gift cards this holiday season

This may be the season to start offering gift cards to your customers.

Among Other Things: Summertime!

Finally! Our long delayed warmer weather and visitor season arrived over the Independence Day weekend.

Gallery Nights Oct. 4

The Whitefish art community is hosting the remaining evening of featured artist exhibitions for the season on the first Thursday of the month.

Everything Her Eyes Can Take In

Harold’s IGA grocery store closed in 2005, but continues to hold a warm and enduring place in history and many hearts and minds in the area.

Legals for February, 23 2021

County and cities discuss local issues, possible solutions

Boundary County commissioners and Bonners Ferry and Moyie Springs city council members met in a joint meeting Monday to discuss local issues and explore possible solutions.

CAL grant applications now available

Applications for the Community Assistance League 2018 grants program are available as of March 1 in the following locations: The libraries in Sandpoint, Priest River and Clark Fork; The Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce; and at Bizarre Bazaar, 502 Church St., Sandpoint. In addition, the grant information and applications may be downloaded from the CAL website: www.calsandpoint.org.

CAL is seeking grant applications

SANDPOINT — Applications for the Community Assistance League 2019 grants program are available as of March 1 in the following locations: The libraries in Sandpoint, Priest River, Oldtown, and Clark Fork; The Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce; and at Bizarre Bazaar, 502 Church St., Sandpoint. In addition, the grant information and applications may be downloaded from the CAL website: www.calsandpoint.org.

Dalton recall about vision, not animosity

I’m writing on behalf of Save Dalton, a growing group of concerned citizens leading the recall of the mayor and city council of Dalton Gardens. We hold no animosity toward the Streeter family or any of our elected officials. We simply have a different vision for our city; one that keeps Dalton rural and preserves the characteristics that make it so unique and desirable; one where city officials follow the rule of law, impartially enforce city ordinances, adhere to open meeting laws, engage in meaningful discourse and embrace transparency.

Stormy US-Europe relations as top officials head to Munich

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of President Donald Trump’s top foreign policy priorities stand at pivotal moments as two high-level national security officials head to an annual security forum in Germany. Strains in the trans-Atlantic relationship have cast doubt on whether they can count on much help from European leaders in advancing Trump’s agenda.

Lebanese vent fury at leaders over blast as Macron visits

BEIRUT (AP) — Residents of Beirut vented their fury at Lebanon's leaders Thursday during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, blaming them for the deadly explosion that ravaged the capital. Shouting, “Revolution!” they crowded around the visiting leader who promised to press the politicians for reform.

Expert advice on staying stylish and on-budget year-round

(ARA) - The changing weather shouldn't mean packing up your seasonal clothes or breaking the bank by shopping for completely new outfits you will wear for only a few months.

Nancy Dougherty Best, 85

Nancy Louise Dougherty was born in Groffdale, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on May 18, 1931, as the first child of Frank and Kathyrn Ebersol Dougherty. Frank had an automotive repair shop in Lancaster. He later switched to industrial engineering design and obtained a few patents. He had grown up in Seattle and Alaska. Kathyrn was a seamstress who sewed some of the historical costumes for the Lancaster mansion of James Buchanan, the last president before Lincoln. Kathyrn had old roots in Lancaster County, with Nancy’s great-grandmother having heard the cannons of Gettysburg from many miles away. Nancy had a younger brother, Terry, who was an Air Force pilot and served in Vietnam.

EPA: Activity-based sampling at Libby schools coming

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Libby Superfund Cleanup team announced last week that activity-based sampling will be completed at local schools this summer.

County criticizes wild lands proposal

By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter