Velma Summerville, matriarch of Summervilles 24 hour cafe dies at 86

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Velma Summerville April 11, 1926 - November 5, 2012 Velma (Shaw) Summerville, 86, passed away at her home in Riggins, on November 5, 2012, after a courageous two year battle with cancer. She was … [Read more...]

Sharon Hardy, Sealer of Jars, 70, died Oct 13, 2012

Sharon Hardy, 70, of Riggins, Idaho, passed away at her home Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. She was born July 11, 1942, in Montrose, Colo., to Cecil and Alta Ormsby. She was one of four children. Sharon … [Read more...]

Cellar-bration!

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It’s a jungle out there in my Food Zoo – that corralled stamp of ground, hugged by a fence that can no longer contain the spilling sprawl. The winter squash vines threaten to meander up the Bat … [Read more...]

Firefighter Fatality on Steep Corner Fire

Grangeville, ID—Nez Perce-Clearwater Forests staff was notified of a Forest Service firefighter fatality this afternoon that occurred on the Steep Corner Fire above Orofino near the Aquarius … [Read more...]

April drowning, body recovered at Kooskia

KOOSKIA- The body of 19 year-old William R. Thomas was recovered yesterday from the Clearwater River at Kooskia.  Thomas was presumed drowned after disappearing in the Clearwater River on April 23, … [Read more...]

Body Found at Skoockumchuck confirmed to be TV Journalist Wayne Shannon

GRANGEVILLE - The identity of the body found near Skoockumchuck has now been confirmed as 64 year old Gerald Wayne Schetzle, also known as Wayne Shannon during his TV Journalism career.   Schetzle … [Read more...]

Community-Easter Backshots-Riggins

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New and old traditions were practiced and forged yesterday as folks all around Central Idaho celebrated Easter, and a cheery Spring day. In Riggins, it was fun to see old faces, some new babies and … [Read more...]

Robert Williamson, Friend of Man, 87, dies

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  Robert Williamson,  Friend of Man, 87, dies LUCILE: Robert V. Williamson of Lucile and McCall, left peacefully on Sunday, March 25, 2012 in his sleep at his home in Lucile and is on his … [Read more...]

Easter Services – Riggins

Easter Services Riggins Annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held at the SRHS Multipurpose Room on Sunday April 8 at 7am beginning with a breakfast and a service following. The service is hosted … [Read more...]

What is and what could never be…

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-Shoshannah Hollon I was never one of those girls that planned a big white wedding in a church. I didn’t dream of having kids and a husband to care for. It was my big sister that always pretended … [Read more...]

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor coming to Idaho

This is a little far out chronologically and geographically from Riggins...but still notable. Jill Bolte Taylor, a brain scientist, survived a stroke and has one of the greatest TED talks, see link … [Read more...]

Marvel M McCollum, 93, Riggins Good Neighbor Dies

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Celebration of Life Marvel M. McCollum, 93 Marvyl M. McCollum, 93 of Riggins passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at St. Lukes McCall Hospital. Marvel moved to Riggins to be closer to her … [Read more...]

Bernard “Barney” A. Foster Memorial Saturday

Bernard (Barney) A. Foster entered into rest from causes related to Alzheimers December 12, 2011 at Sycamore Glen Adult Care Facility in Clarkston WA. He was the only child born to Adelbert Foster … [Read more...]

Josie Ann Walbom

Josie Ann Walbom was born on November 16 in Lewiston at St Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, to Josh “Wally”  and Shari (Heath) Walbom. She was 7lbs 5 1/4 oz and 20 3/4 inches long. She joins … [Read more...]

Keagan Anthony Fleming

Keagan Anthony Fleming Keagan Anthony Fleming, 6lbs 7 1/2ozs, 19 1/2” long born Sept. 24, at 1:17 pm in Laguna Hills, CA. Proud parents are Kerry Jean and Graham Anthony Fleming of Irvine, … [Read more...]

Maggie Elaine Myers

Maggie Elaine Myers Tracey Bird and Matt Myers of Riggins are the proud parents of Maggie Elaine, born Oct. 21, 2011, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Cottonwood at 2:58pm Pacific standard time. She … [Read more...]