Summer Williams

The Benewah County Commissioners outlined plans to spend the remainder of the county’s ARPA funds during their regular meeting, Aug. 26.

While local realtors report there is more inventory available for potential buyers, interest rates and prices of homes continue to be on the higher end.

City Engineer Jesse Herndon responded to criticisms voiced earlier this month at a previous city council meeting during Monday’s meeting, Aug. 26.

The annual Emida Days celebration is set for Sept. 21 this year and a slew of activities are planned.

After more than five decades of playing the piano and directing the choir at the Community Presbyterian Church of St. Maries, MaryAnne Wheeler has retired from the volunteer position.

With the goal of offering hope, resources, to remember those lost, and to bring awareness to the community concerning suicide, SPAN (Suicide Prevention Awareness Network) of Benewah County will host its 5th Annual Be The Light Suicide Prevention and Awareness Run/Walk this weekend.

County Engineer Jim Roletto discussed a proposal from the St. Maries School District with the board of county commissioners at their regular meeting Monday, Sept. 9.

A St. Maries resident who lives near city park shared about the vandalism she’s witnessed and encounters she’s had with juveniles.

The Tensed Community Church will celebrate 75 years this Sunday, Sept. 15. It was established in 1949 and is a nondenominational church.

The Benewah County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking to hire patrol deputies.