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Andy Merriman Appointed as New City Administrator for Greer

Harvey WaldenCommunity Member

1 week ago

The City of Greer is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Merriman as the new City Administrator. Mr. Merriman comes to Greer with a wealth of experience in municipal government. Prior to accepting this position, he served as City Manager for the City of Mauldin, SC and Assistant City Manager for the City of Greenville, NC. He also previously served as the Interim Town Manager / Finance Director for the Town of Butner, NC. Mr. Merriman will oversee the daily operations of the city and will be responsible for implementing the policies set forth by the City Council. He will begin his duties on July 15, 2024.

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Candidate Filing Period Begins March 2

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Residents interested in serving their community can soon file to run for office in the 2026 Primary Election. The filing window for county-level seats opens Monday, March 2, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13. New this year, all candidates must file their declaration forms online at voteidaho.gov. For help with the new online system, visit the Elections Office at 141 N 6th Avenue in Pocatello or call 208-236-7333. The following county seats are up for election: Assessor Clerk Commissioner (District 1 and District 2) Coroner Treasurer Voters’ party affiliation will determine the ballot they use to vote in the Primary Election. The Republican, Libertarian, and Constitution parties have closed their primaries to only registered members. The Democratic Party allows any registered voter to participate in their primary. Voters who are already registered with a political party but wish to change their affiliation must do so online at voteidaho.gov by Friday, March 13, 2026. Unaffiliated voters can affiliate with a party at the polls. Idaho residents who are not yet registered to vote can register online at voteidaho.gov until May 8, 2026, or can register at the polls on Election Day with an Idaho photo ID and proof of residence. Election day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. More information about voting in the Primary Election is available at bannockcounty.gov/elections.

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Bannock County Hazardous Waste Days Return This Saturday

1 week ago

" BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho — Summer programs are returning to the Fort Hall Mine Landfill to help residents dispose of waste safely and keep our community clean. Household Hazardous Waste Days The popular Household Hazardous Waste Days return on April 4. This free program helps protect our local drinking water by keeping harmful chemicals out of the Lower Portneuf Valley Aquifer. Events take place on the first Saturday of every month, April through October, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill. Please note there is no event in July because the holiday falls on the first Saturday this year. In 2025, residents helped divert 60,000 lbs. of hazardous waste. This included 4,000 gallons of used oil and 4,500 lbs. of pesticides. These materials are recycled, repurposed, or safely disposed of. For a list of what you can bring, visit bannockcounty.gov/landfill and click the “Household Hazardous Waste” tab. Annual Free Days Bannock County will also host three Free Days at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill. On these dates, landfill fees are waived for all county residents: Saturday, May 16 Saturday, July 18 Saturday, October 17 Free Dumpster Days To support our neighbors in the southern part of the county, we are partnering with Arimo, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, and McCammon to provide Free Dumpster Days. These events are made possible with help from PSI Waste Systems. Residents should contact their city hall to find the specific dates for their local area. For more details, visit bannockcounty.gov/landfill. "

Bannock County Remembers Pearl Harbor Attacks

1 week ago

" Bannock County Veteran Services is inviting the community to a ceremony honoring the lives lost in the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor 84 years ago. The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge on W Fremont Street in Pocatello. People are invited to wear Hawaiian shirts and join the tradition of tossing flower petals into the Portneuf River, which was started by a local survivor of the attacks. “It’s now been 84 years since this attack, and we have not forgotten the immense impact this day had on American history or our community. I hope folks will join us, and bring their families, as we honor those lost on this fateful day,” said Melissa Hartman, Bannock County Veteran Services Coordinator. Dinner will be served after the ceremony at the Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building, 300 N Johnson Avenue. The food is provided by a joint effort from the Veterans Services Organization Auxiliaries. "

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