McCall-Donnelly athletes and coaches have yet another reason to celebrate as the 2023-24 school year comes to a close.The Vandals have won the Robinson Trophy, an award given to the top athletic school in the Snake River Valley Conference each year.It is the second time the Vandals have won the award since joining the SRV back in 2020 when the McCall school moved up from the 2A classification to 3A due to growing enrollment numbers.
Nobody was hurt last week when a single engine airplane with two passengers crash-landed at the McCall Municipal Airport, according to McCall Fire and EMS.The crash at about 2:45 p.m.
A project to replace the Rainbow Bridge about a mile north of Smiths Ferry on Idaho 55 began this week with 15-minute delays expected on weekdays through the end of the month.The Idaho Transpiration Department began the process of drilling 18 holes to test the soil and rock around the existing bridge.Crews began by removing trees and brush near the bridge so a helicopter can safely lower the drilling equipment into place.Drivers should expect 15-minute delays on weekdays throughout June.
Cascade Schools came in first place among Idaho schools for science proficiency as measured by the 2023 Idaho Standard Achievement Test.
Plans for more than 50 homes along First Street in McCall still need to be scaled back to meet city zoning laws, the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission said Tuesday.The Woodmore Crest Subdivision, proposed by Rick Williams of Star, would build 18 duplexes containing 36 units and 10 townhomes on six acres at 500 First St., or near Colorado Street.Meanwhile, the Blackwell Subdivision, also proposed by Williams, would build six single family homes on less than an acre at 520 First St.
CASCADE SPRING ATHLETIC AWARDS The Cascade golf and track and field teams handed out awards following their spring seasons. Cole Olson was tabbed Most Valuable… Login to continue reading Login…
A handful of McCall-Donnelly coaches were honored by the Third District Coaches Association this spring.Amber Green, head coach for the Vandal netters, received the Snake River Valley Coach of the Year award for volleyball.
Plans for five townhome buildings with ground level retail space fronting Payette Lake were tabled on Tuesday by the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission.The development, called “The Hardy,” would be built on five vacant lots totaling less than one acre at 1301 East Lake St., or across from Mile High Marina.Each of the five buildings would contain about 1,900 square feet of commercial space on the first floor, and a four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome on the second and third floors.The townhomes would have driveways along Mill Street and balconies overlooking East Lake Street and Payette Lake.The five vacant lots are currently owned by Nampa resident John Brandt, who was represented by Richard Wilmot of Chrysalis Architecture at Tuesday’s meeting.The vacant lots are currently leased by Mile High Marina as extra parking.
In regards to the recent election for commissioners in Valley County, I really have to ask, “Are we any better off than we were before?” The primary election was closed to many voters and it seems no one was running against those whose voting records prove they are for build more and more.
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