Corey Evan

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Tank 9 recoating project moves ahead

2 days ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

NEW PLYMOUTH — At its regular meeting in May, the New Plymouth City Council approved a change order for the ongoing Tank 9 recoating project in the amount of $20,200. This was confirmed in an email to the newspaper on May 29 by City Clerk Marianne Gatchell. The water storage tank recoating work is being performed by Fossil Coatings of Ogden, Utah. The contract was awarded by a unanimous vote of the council to Fossil Coatings on Feb.
School meal prices on the rise again

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

NEW PLYMOUTH — Students and staff who get their meals from New Plymouth School District kitchens will notice a slight price increase at the start of the 2025-26 school year. This was approved by the Board of Trustees during its regular meeting on May 12. According to Superintendent Wade Wilson, the present economic uncertainty related to inflation and the impacts of tariffs by the Trump Administration indicates a need to adjust prices.
New Plymouth Class of 2025 is gone with the wind

1 week ago | tncontentexchange.com | Corey Evan

NEW PLYMOUTH — Decently high winds may have been blowing through the “world’s largest horseshoe” as it is known, but the annual graduation parade and commencement ceremony — as well as the families and friends of the outgoing seniors — withstood these blustery winds to walk the stage on May 18. According to New Plymouth High Principal Tamara Mahler, a total of 63 seniors received their diplomas for 2025. Out of those, 20 completed all of their K-12 voyage as Pilgrims in New Plymouth schools.
Snake River Oil and Gas to refile for new spacing unit

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

FRUITLAND — In emails to the newspaper on May 19, officials speaking on behalf of Snake River Oil and Gas confirmed that they had withdrawn an application to create a new spacing unit in Fruitland. However, this was not because they had canceled plans, but instead that officials needed to add information on their application.
Pirates set sail for their futures

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

PAYETTE — The ship has docked on their K-12 education voyage, but what lies ahead for the Payette High School Class of 2025? According to messages on their graduation caps at Harmon Killebrew Field on May 22, many have already booked their next itineraries. The official tally for this year’s commencement was 99 graduates — 22 of whom completed their studies at the Payette Academy campus. kAm“~FC 8C25F2E:@? C2E6D 2C6 9:896C E92? E96J 92G6 366? :? >2?J[ >2?J J62CDj (6’C6 :? E96 =@H h_D[ ,2AAC@I:>2E6=J.
Storm fails to dampen Fruitland graduates’ spirits

2 weeks ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

FRUITLAND — Storm clouds made their way through the Western Treasure Valley during the early evening of May 19. But did they rain out the commencement ceremony for the Fruitland High School class of 2025? No way!There were 126 students who took to the stage as set up on the Grizzlies’ football field during the evening. Out of this group of graduates, there were 14 valedictorians and two salutatorians. kAmw@H 5:5 D@ >2?J D6?:@CD BF2=:7J 7@C G2=65:4E@C:2?
New Plymouth Class of 2025 is gone with the wind

2 weeks ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

NEW PLYMOUTH — Decently high winds may have been blowing through the “world’s largest horseshoe” as it is known, but the annual graduation parade and commencement ceremony — as well as the families and friends of the outgoing seniors — withstood these blustery winds to walk the stage on May 18. According to New Plymouth High Principal Tamara Mahler, a total of 63 seniors received their diplomas for 2025. Out of those, 20 completed all of their K-12 voyage as Pilgrims in New Plymouth schools.
Snake River Oil and Gas eyes new well in Fruitland

2 weeks ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

FRUITLAND — How will Snake River Oil and Gas’ plans for a new well in Fruitland pan out? That’s the question on the minds of the Fruitland City Council, as discussed during its regular meeting on May 12. City Administrator Stuart Grimes reached out to James Thum, oil and gas program manager for the Idaho Department of Lands, after receiving notice about Snake River Oil and Gas’ application to establish a new spacing unit in sections 15 and 22 of Fruitland.
Council declines pay raises again

2 weeks ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

FRUITLAND — In the 2006 feature film ‘The Pink Panther,’ Inspector Jacques Clouseau is quoted as saying politics is “Where greed wears the mask of morality.” As for the Fruitland City Council, such is arguably not so true. During its regular meeting on May 12, the council took up the matter of whether to accept an increase in salaries. Such is an annual agenda item required to be addressed noted by City Clerk Suzanne Pearcy.
Markita Williams appointed to Payette Planning and Zoning Commission

2 weeks ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

PAYETTE — For three decades, Payette realtor Jeff Williams has not only sold real estate in the Western Treasure Valley, but also helped lead the commissions guiding its responsible use. And now, his daughter is following in his footsteps. During its regular meeting on May 5, the Payette City Council approved the appointment of Realtor Markita Williams to the Payette City Planning and Zoning Commission.