Updated October 1, 2026
Museum to offer free lecture Oct. 15
The Museum Fall Lecture will be held in October in the Johanna Room at Spirit Center. Light refreshments are provided. . . .
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Museum to present ECHO awards
The public is invited to St. Gertrude's chapel on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate the preservation of our local history. . . .
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Liberty Bell visits Cottonwood
On this page are photos of Prairie and St. John Bosco Elementary School students visiting the Liberty Bell. . . .
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To the Library and Beyond
We continue to have great attendance at our kids’ storytime hour at 10:00 AM every Tuesday. . . .
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CEDA launches new program for business development
The Clearwater Economic Development Association (CEDA) has launched a new microloan program designed to support storefront improvements and community revitalization.  . . .
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Nelson is promoted
The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the promotion of Sean Nelson from Corporal to Sergeant!   . . .
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Prairie Mountain Nutrition
Gladys Sonnen opened the Sept. 28 meeting of the Pioneer Senior Citizens with the Pledge of Allegiance and also led the dinner prayer. . . .
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Pirates win big at Lapwai
The Prairie football team has a ragged start but then settled down and pulled away for a 58-22 win at Lapwai Friday, Oct. 2. . . .
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Lady Pirates win 2 of 3, take second at Genesee Tournament
The Prairie Lady Pirates won 2 of 3 matches this past week and then took second at the Pea & Lentil Tournament at Genesee. On Tuesday, Sept. 29 they hosted Troy and Logos. They lost to Troy 16-25, 9-25 and 15-25 then bounced back and gained a season split with Logos 25-21, 21-25, 25-21, 22-25 and 15-13. On Thursday, Oct. 1 they hosted Grangeville and won in straight sets 25-19, 25-12 and 25-16. On Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Pea & Lentil Tournament at Genesee they defeated Genesee and Wallace and lost to Salmon River in pool play. In the championship bracket they defeated Pomeroy and then lost to Salmon River in the championship match.  . . .
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Several earn medals at Spartan Invite
Several Prairie Cross Country runners earned medals at the annual Spartan Invite held at Deyo Reservoir near Weippe Tuesday, Sept. 29. . . .
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Lady Patriots lose at C.V., compete at Genesee Tournament
The St. John Bosco Lady Patriots dealt with a schedule change plus a schedule addition last week. On Wednesday, Sept. 30 they lost at Clearwater Valley 20-25, 14-25 and 21-25 in a match originally scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1. Then on Saturday they were a late addition to the Pea & Lentil Tournament at Genesee where they lost to Kamiah and Pomeroy and Grangeville in pool play. They then lost to Wallace in the consolation bracket to end their day. . . .
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Letters to the Editor
On this page are letters to the editor that appeared in this week's print edition of the Chronicle. . . .
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There has been a lot of construction at the Simmons Transfer Station site on the north end of Cottonwood the past couple of weeks. The skeleton of the main building has gone up and a retaining wall as well.  Click on the  photo for a larger view.

The Idaho Liberty Bell, a replica of the original Liberty Bell, is visiting every county in the state as part of the America 250 Celebration. See article at left for several more photos. Click on the photo for a larger view.

  Doug Tims presents “Selway: The Original Wild and Scenic River” in a free lecture hosted by the Historical Museum at St. Grertrude in the Spirit Center Thursday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. See article above left. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Prairie starts District Volleyball action next Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the LCSC Activity Center. With only the first place team guaranteed a trip to state it is full double elimination this year. Additional state qualifiers are determined by MaxPreps rankings with play-in games among the highest ranked teams not in as automatic qualifiers. Prairie is currently sitting in 5th in the league standings and would likely play Logos at 5 p.m. Oct. 14. Click on the photo for a larger view.

St. John Bosco starts District Volleyball action next Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the LCSC Activity Center. With only the first place team guaranteed a trip to state it is full double elimination this year. Additional state qualifiers are determined by MaxPreps rankings with play-in games among the highest ranked teams not in as automatic qualifiers. St. John Bosco is currently tied for 6th with Highland but Highland has the tiebreaker. Bosco would likely play the #2 seed, either Nezperce or Deary, at 7 p.m. Click on the photo for a larger view.


 
 

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