CULLMAN, Ala. – Heritage Homeschool program participants made punch needle embroidery Christmas ornaments at the North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday, Dec. 5. The students learned a new craft and got to take their ornaments home. North Alabama Agriplex Youth Programs Coordinator Samantha Catland explained, “It’s our secondary students, so this is middle and highschoolers. […]
Local senior putting on singing showcase to raise funds for local firefighters
Hagann Gittins is a senior at Hillcrest High School whose senior project is dedicated to supporting local firefighters by showcasing local talent. | Courtesy Tessa Weight Photography AMMON — A Hillcrest High School senior is asking for the community’s help with her senior project that’s dedicated to helping local firefighters. Hagann Gittins, of Rigby, has […]
‘It’s a one-stop shop for your healthcare needs.’ Free Winter Wellness Workshop coming to Pocatello
Superior Physical Therapy is holding a Winter Wellness Workshop Dec. 19, 2024. | Courtesy Superior Physical Therapy POCATELLO — Community members are invited to attend a free interactive wellness workshop happening later this month. Superior Physical Therapy, which has seven clinics scattered throughout southeast Idaho, is hosting its first-ever Winter Wellness Workshop. The workshop will […]
What you’ll pay for Medicare in 2025
A patient receives medical care from her primary physician. | Envato Elements Dear Savvy Senior, I know there will be a small 2.5 percent cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits next year, but what about Medicare? What will the Medicare Part B monthly premiums be in 2025, and when do the surcharges kick in for […]
A new exhibit hall for the Bannock County Fairgrounds is coming
Bannock County and fair officials break ground on a new exhibit hall. | Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com DOWNEY — Bannock County officials moved dirt on the land that will soon be occupied by a new event building Friday afternoon. Once complete, this building, called the Exhibit Hall, will serve as the hub for exhibits at the […]
Young man born without feet has no clue what’s happening when we show up at school with a Secret Santa gift
A local Secret Santa is giving $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season and the East Idaho News elves are helping out. Every day from now until the end of the year, we’ll be posting a Secret Santa surprise, and today we are visiting Soda Springs to deliver a gift for […]
Fairview Elementary holding Winter Coat and Shoe Drive
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview Elementary School is holding its Winter Coat and Shoe Drive. Donations will be collected through Dec. 19, and distributed Dec. 20. Assistant Principal Robert Strane said this is the second time the school has held the event “The first time we were able to do this was back in 2018,” he […]
Vintage Magnolias and Just Repurposed hosting inaugural Holiday ‘Sip & Shop’ event Dec. 13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Vintage Magnolias and Just Repurposed are teaming up to host their first Holiday “Sip & Shop” event on Friday, Dec. 13, from 5-6:30 p.m. “We want our customers to come enjoy a relaxing evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, fellowship and shopping,” shared Maggie Sotelo, owner of Vintage Magnolias. Guests will enjoy […]
‘I wanted to help them in this mission’
DA donates equipment to help CCSO monitor sex offenders CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday, Dec. 5, donated equipment to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office to aid in the monitoring of sex offenders in line with the Alabama Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. “Sheriff Gentry and his deputies […]
Files from Yesteryear: Dec. 20, 1962
From the files of Dec. 20, 1962 Berlin Sunshine Club Has Christmas Party The Berlin Sunshine Club held its Christmas party at the Lorenz Restaurant Thursday night, Dec. 13. After dinner was served, gifts were exchanged and the group enjoyed singing Christmas carols. Those attending included Mesdames Bertha Boyles, Faye Dismukes, Dovie Duke, Billie Payne, […]