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🌱 How U.S. 95 construction will affect your Fruitland commute this summer
Fruitland, Idaho Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Fruitland! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How U.S. 95 construction will affect your Fruitland commute this summer
- Key dates set in Fruitland child kidnapping and murder court case
- Fruitland firefighters help stop fast-moving grass fire near Ontario
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 47.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 90 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• U.S. 95 project to impact summer traffic between Fruitland and Payette (ktvb.com) — Expect lane reductions and delays on U.S. 95 between Fruitland and Payette as a months-long resurfacing and utility project continues through this summer and into fall. Work includes one-lane traffic, flaggers, and curb and utility upgrades in Fruitland itself. Drivers are urged to slow down, watch for workers, and check 511.idaho.gov for updates. 
• Second status hearing set for Stacey Wondra in Michael Vaughan kidnapping, murder case (idahonews.com) — Court dates are now set in the high-profile case involving missing Fruitland child Michael Vaughan, with the defendant’s next status hearing on July 14 and trial slated for September 14. Prosecutors have outlined interview evidence and K9 cadaver alerts, while the accused continues to deny responsibility.
• 3-acre grass fire outside Ontario ignited from an active burn pile (elkhornmediagroup.com) — A recent 3-acre grass fire outside Ontario drew mutual aid from Fruitland Fire, along with crews from Vale and Payette, after an active burn pile spread into dry fuels. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze and protected nearby structures, with no injuries reported. Officials warn that current fuel conditions mean even small outdoor fires can escape rapidly.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just a heads up, neighbors — all of our locations will be closed tomorrow for an all‑staff meeting.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back the following day. (Nextdoor )
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead in Payette. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Payette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fruitland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Payette
- Report: Two listings in Payette target potential AI data center companies (idahonews.com)
- Idaho gold mine project wins court ruling, keeps antimony supply plan on track (tradersunion.com)
- Sasquatch Encounter? Idaho Teens Report Chilling Camping Experience (mycharisma.com)
Weiser
- Weiser Youth Tennis Camp Helps Young Players Build Skills And Confidence (livinginthenews.com)
- Weiser Community Blood Drive Honors Dorothy Evans' Legacy (livinginthenews.com)
Ok Fruitland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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