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Liberty sweeps ‘Slugfest’ at CVHS; tiebreaks put Bandon second

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ELK CITY — Quote of the week: “A nation of well-informed men who have been taught to know and prize the rights which God has given them cannot be enslaved. It is in the region of ignorance that tyranny begins.” — Ben Franklin

RIGGINS — Easter sunrise service will be held at Salmon River High School this Sunday, March 31, at 8:30 a.m. and is open to everyone. Pastor Dunn will present the message. Riggins Assembly of God Church will host a potluck breakfast following the service. Salmon River Community Church will …

CLEARWATER VALLEY — On a rare blue-sky day, I took a few photos up in Clearwater including the Oddfellows Lodge. Great that the good citizens of Clearwater have kept this historic building in good repair along with the Grange Hall. Both are gathering spots for community activities, dinners a…

Ignore the calendar, forget the warming temps and the lack of snow, be blissfully unaware that the days are getting longer or that we’ve returned to Daylight Savings Time. The real proof that spring has arrived is that, much like the petunias in your garden, yard sales have started to pop up!

Opinion

I am indeed a Democrat. Like many voters in our state, I have registered Republican to vote in primaries. I was particularly motivated to vote for Brad Little when Ammon Bundy ran in 2022. I have switched my affiliation preference to Democrat this month as I have proudly become more involved…

On Monday, March 11, after four open meetings where the board tried to identify reductions that could be made to the budget, the Mountain View School District Board of Trustees unanimously identified the need to run a two-year levy. The district will be asking for $2,936,000 for the 2024-202…

Growing up on a farm, the most important lesson I learned is all success is a result of a long-term mindset. I apply this principle to all aspects of my life, especially parenting. We strive as parents — and as a community — to raise independent, productive citizens. So, when I look toward t…

Regarding Belinda Spegel’s attack on me [Free Press issue March 20], about the least free states, personally, I chose the Cato Institute because it was a conservative think tank that receives its financial support from the Koch family who finance Republican candidates. Being a Libertarian, I…

Obituaries

Alan Syron passed away peacefully at his home on the Middle Fo…

Russell H. Smith, 72, of Grangeville, Idaho, passed away on Ma…

Ken R. Key Sr. (Kink), age 79, of Grangeville, Idaho, sadly pa…

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For the fifth year in a row, the Free Press is taking the opportunity to interview youth thr…