Vol. 20 Issue 295

Breaking news (12-16-24, 9 p.m.)
Joint School District #171 Board names Jason Hunter superintendent
Following an executive session during their regular trustees' meeting Monday evening, the Board of Joint School District #171 named Jason Hunter the new superintendent. See the info...

Share special Christmas memories
We are sharing the seventh in a series of special Christmas memories and Santa letters submitted by our readers and local students. Much like an advent calendar, each day there will be new memories or local students' letters to Santa and greetings from local merchants. Share the magic of Christmas...

Clearwater Historical Society still has 2025 calendars for sale
The Clearwater Historical Society would like to remind shoppers that calendars are still for sale until they are all gone. See the article...

Obituary:
Jeanette Irene Norton, 86, formerly of Freeman Creek near Orofino...

Average price of a gallon of regular unchanged in Orofino this week
After a 20 cent drop to just below $3 a gallon for regular gasoline last week, the $2.99 average is unchanged this week in Orofino. See the report...

Riverside Lanes reports bowling scores
Riverside Lanes has announced the bowling scores for the week of Dec. 13. See the scores...

Weather Bulletin (12-15-24)
National Weather Service issues Winter Weather Advisory
National Weather Service-Missoula has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Orofino/Grangeville region from 4 to 10 a.m. Monday and for the Northern Clearwater Mountains from 4 a.m. Monday until 8 a.m. Tuesday. See the advisory...

Looking for a gift or collectible, special photos or frames, need faster Internet, a new roof, RV parking space?
Check out our Directory Page and see who might have the remedies for holes in your roof, faster Internet, that special photo, frame or gift. See the page...

Looking for faster internet?
Check Classifieds...

We Have a Winner!
Join us for our 690th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the winner, answer and clues...

We Have a Winner!
Join us for our 689th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the answer, winner and clues...

We Need Your Memories!
Join us for our 618th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See how to help....

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