GRANGEVILLE – “Our team does a great job of working together as well as working with every other department – and patients and families – within the hospital and clinics,” Syringa Chief Nursing Officer Alex Frei said at the Nov. 26 board meeting.

GRANGEVILLE – Building damage estimates are pending following last week’s single-vehicle crash into the credit union last Wednesday, Dec. 4.

GRANGEVILLE – It was a smooth transition last month as the city’s second largest well came back online after being out of service for four months due to a mechanical problem.

Remember to shop local for as many of your Christmas needs as possible. This really makes a difference to our local businesses and their families. This past week, I found great, warm wool socks at Larson’s for my bonus daughter in Vermont who needs to bundle up as she is teaching our little …

Idaho County is brimming with Christmas concerts, caroling and other events this holiday season.

GRANGEVILLE – “We want the community to know how much we appreciate everyone stepping up to fund MOSS this year,” Grangeville Elementary Middle School teacher Karen Wisdom said.

GRANGEVILLE – Do you know someone who has suffered a tragedy or loss and could use the helpful boost of owning a new sewing machine?

GRANGEVILLE – “It’s been an honor to serve as Syringa Hospice Medical Director since 2010,” Dr. Danny Griffis told a crowd of nearly 100 people at the Grangeville Senior Citizens Center Sunday, Dec. 8, for the annual Tree of Lights Memorial Service.

GRANGEVILLE – “Holly [Cox] really knows the heartbeat of the community – she and Matthew [Casey] helped direct where funds could go to,” said Mike Tatko, Avista Regional Business Manager.

Test your knowledge against these questions, provided by the Idaho County Genealogy Society.

Approximately 50 students for Stars Dance Academy presented their “Winter Wonderland” dance recital Saturday, Dec. 7, at Grangeville High School. Teacher Lori Zechmann showcased the students’ talents in hip-hop, jazz, ballet, tap and lyrical numbers. Tech crew included Casey Zechmann, Tyler …

Performers with Cornerstone Theater presented The Sound of Musicals last Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, at the Grangeville United Methodist Church.The performance included songs from several popular musicals, from Fiddler on the Roof to Into The Woods. The group is composed of Christian yout…

GRANGEVILLE – The Idaho County Free Press is returning to its roots of local ownership.

Thanks to a Grangeville parent who donated a $9,000 kiln to the Grangeville schools arts program. Mr. Phillips said the fully automatic and programmable kiln will replace the 50-year-old-one that's been in use for the last five years or so. Awesome!

Events related to the holidays -- tree lightings, parades, concerts and more -- are happening throughout Idaho County.

Recommendations to improve broadband service for the Gem State may start with work here in North Central Idaho.

What does it take to succeed in 4-H? Ask the 2019 Idaho County Achievement Award winners who were recently announced:

GRANGEVILLE – A District Court judge has denied a motion by Mark Lankford for a new trial concerning his conviction earlier this fall for the 1983 murders of a couple at Grangeville.

People braved temperatures in the mid-teens Saturday night, Nov. 30, for the annual Winter Magic tree lighting event at Pioneer Park, sponsored by the Grangeville Horizons Recreation Committee. A Main Street Christmas parade preceded the event that included seasonal musical presentations. Th…

GRANGEVILLE – Though perhaps unintentional, Don Fluharty became a lover of the written word.

GRANGEVILLE – Recreationists hitting the slopes at Snowhaven this season may have more to choose from the beverage menu: specifically, beer and wine.

GRANGEVILLE – Syringa Hospice volunteers have been busy for weeks making ornaments to honor loved ones who have died.

The Grangeville Chamber of Commerce merchants will be hosting a Christmas Progressive Afterhours Party on Thursday, Dec. 12, 5 to 8 p.m., at 12 downtown merchants to the theme of the 12 Days of Christmas. Save the date and look for information next week!

GRANGEVILLE – “I’m about people serving people, and making sure we are operating under a righteous leadership,” Casey Zechmann said. “I feel I have the integrity and the right intent to lead, as I would expect from a sheriff.”

GRANGEVILLE – A new location is approved, and plans can move ahead.

If you have a 5th or 6th grader who loves to ski or snowboard or one who'd like to learn, you'll want to take advantage of the free skiing program offered by the Idaho Ski Areas Association, a.k.a. Ski Idaho.

A memorial bench in honor of Harold Wasem was placed at Eimers Park next to the Tolo Lake Mammoth exhibit in Grangeville. Wasem served on the mammoth committee, along with his wife, Eldene. The family provided the bench for passers-by and visitors. Harold Wasem died this year at the age of 95.

GRANGEVILLE – “The mission of the radiology department is to provide quality services 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said Syringa Hospital Radiology Department Manager Matt McPherson.

GRANGEVILLE – The Free Press took time recently to talk turkey with some area youngsters.

The FBI has concluded a forensic examination of the remains of Shawnta L. Pankey. According to a joint release from Nez Perce County Coroner Joshua Hall and the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office, at this time, neither agency will be releasing any of the FBI’s report to the public.

WASHINGTON – Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, is calling on Congress to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) programs, which are of great importance to Idaho’s rural communities. In recent years, SRS and PILT funding has become unreliable, creating financial…

With less than five votes separating challenger from incumbent, results are set to be recounted in the zone 2 trustee election for Mountain View School District 244.

Two Grangeville men will be among 28 state residents to be recognized for their service to veterans and the nation.

GRANGEVILLE – To avoid their being used or ending up in landfills impacting groundwater, medicines have a disposal option at a secure collection site at Grangeville City Hall.