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Cat Wranglers celebrate successful fundraiser

4 days ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

KELLOGG — The Silver Valley Cat Wranglers have a little bit of breathing room thanks to a fundraiser that went above and beyond for the local feline rescue group. The group’s recent silent auction netted $8,500, almost half of what the Wranglers spent last year on spays and neuters. Hosted at the Dirty Dog Saloon, owners Mike and Linda Kennaugh have made a habit of hosting fundraisers and donating the night’s sales revenue to the cause.
"At the end of the day, you still have to play"

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

PINEHURST — For more than two decades, there has been one constant in North Idaho athletics ... boys golf at Kellogg High School. For 22 straight years, Wildcat golf has qualified for the golf state championships, bringing home 11 trophies during that stretch, including four championships and seven fourth-place or better finishes. “There should be another championship there,” head coach Danny Kenyon said.
Living water: Silver Valley church honors former pastor

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

PINEHURST — Just over a year ago, the Silver Valley was hit hard by the death of Real Life Ministeries Pastor Gene Jacobs, but over the past few weeks, the church and community came up with a way to honor his legacy. Pastor Kevin Kessler, who took over as the leader of the church, was recently approached by Tom and Stacey Hoffman who said they had an idea to honor Jacobs. They’ve called it Jacobs’ Well.
Favorite things about the Silver Valley: Old Mission State Park

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

CATALDO — At the western entrance to the Silver Valley sits the Mission of the Sacred Heart, the crown jewel of Old Mission State Park. While technically in Kootenai County, Silver Valley residents have an attachment to the mission beyond what most of their neighbors to the west experience. Mary Davis is one such resident. “The mission has always been a favorite place of mine,” Davis said. “I went there on a school trip years ago. It's like you are stepping back in time.
Cat Wranglers celebrate successful fundraiser

1 week ago | shoshonenewspress.com | Josh McDonald

KELLOGG – The Silver Valley Cat Wranglers have a little bit of breathing room thanks to a recent fundraiser that went above and beyond for the local feline rescue group. According to Juli Zook, the group’s recent silent auction netted them $8,500, almost half of what the Wranglers spent last year on spays and neuters. Hosted at the Dirty Dog... err, Dirty Kitty Saloon, owners Mike and Linda Kennaugh have made a habit of hosting fundraisers and donating the night’s sales revenue to the cause.
Silver Valley gathers for 53rd Sunshine Mine memorial

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

BIG CREEK — Every year, on May 2, the Silver Valley pauses for an hour to remember the 91 men who perished in the Sunshine Mine Disaster of 1972. The Friday morning sunlight, coupled with a light breeze, made the ceremony at the Sunshine Miners Memorial feel a little lighter, despite the somber reason for the gathering. The ceremony was well attended, with Mark Immonen of Redpath Mining delivering a message, followed by the names of the 91 men read aloud and their headlamps extinguished.
Living water

1 week ago | shoshonenewspress.com | Josh McDonald

PINEHURST – Just over one year ago, the Silver Valley was hit hard following the loss of Real Life Ministeries’ Pastor Gene Jacobs, but over the past few weeks, the church and community came up with a wonderful way to honor Jacobs’ legacy. Pastor Kevin Kessler, who took over as the leader of the church, was recently approached by Tom and Stacey Hoffman and explained to him they had been wrestling with idea to honor Pastor Gene, and they wanted to see what Kessler thought.
KHS musicians shine at jazz festival

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

KELLOGG — Students in Kellogg High School’s jazz choir were recently recognized as one of the best groups in the region after winning at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho. KHS Performing Arts Director Adam Ream has had a steady run of success at the festival, for both the choir and the school’s jazz band. This year marked the jazz choir’s second win since 2023, while the jazz band won in 2022 and 2024.
Kellogg School District to stay on 4-day schedule next year

2 weeks ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

KELLOGG — The school district is extending its pilot four-day school week into next school year, Superintendent Lance Pearson said. In May 2024, the Kellogg School Board unanimously adopted the shortened schedule for the 2024/25 school year, but on an exploratory basis. In March, another unanimous decision was made to extend the pilot schedule for another year. Chair Alexa Griffin said the board wants to collect as much input as it can before making the four-day schedule a permanent fixture.
KSD to stay on 4-day schedule next year

2 weeks ago | shoshonenewspress.com | Josh McDonald

KELLOGG – The Kellogg School District is extending its pilot four-day school week into next school year according to superintendent Lance Pearson. In May 2024, the Kellogg School Board unanimously approved the adoption of the shortened schedule for the 2024/25 school year, but on an exploratory, pilot basis. In March, another unanimous decision was made to extend the pilot schedule for another year.