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🌱 Payette crews help stop fast-moving Harmony Lane fire near Ontario
Payette, Idaho Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Payette! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Payette crews help stop fast-moving Harmony Lane fire near Ontario
- Why is Payette ranked among Idaho’s most dangerous cities?
Also on today's calendar: IVLP Lawyer in the Library – Payette.
Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Hazy sun, with a high of 95 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 91, low: 60.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 91 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Harmony Lane Fire Ontario (livinginthenews.com) — A fast-moving vegetation fire near Harmony Lane in rural Ontario Monday morning drew mutual aid from Payette firefighters, helping stop the blaze at about 8 acres with no structures lost. Crews from multiple departments, including Payette and Parma, quickly contained the flames in light fuels. No injuries were reported, and investigators are still working to determine the cause. 
• Why Idaho's Most Dangerous Cities May Surprise You (1043wowcountry.com) — Payette shows up at number nine on a new list ranking Idaho’s most dangerous cities, based on crime data analyzed by a third-party site. The piece compares crime levels across the state, from Boise and Nampa to smaller communities like Emmett and Rupert, and includes background on recent high-profile cases.
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Payette County PRCA Rodeo →
Payette County Fair Rodeo Office, 310 East Blvd, New Plymouth
7:30 pm
Friday August 14
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Other local events
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IVLP Lawyer in the Library – Payette →
Payette Public Library, 24 S 10th St, Payette
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Senior Fraud and Financial Exploitation Prevention Roadshow →
Payette Public Library, 24 S 10th St, Payette
1:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Thursday September 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Educational & Support Group
Gem County Chamber of Commerce Where: Meadow View Senior Living: Meet in the assisted living front room. Address: 1013 S Johns Ave, Emmett, ID 83617 Phone: (208) 365-1122
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MCE Open House-
Middleton District #134 Middleton, ID 83644
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Open House/Meet & Greet
Middleton District #134 Middleton, ID 83644
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MMS Open House
Middleton District #134 Middleton, ID 83644
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Small Town Swing
Gem County Chamber of Commerce 212 E 3rd Street Emmett, ID
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Blood Drive
Gem County Chamber of Commerce Gem County Recreation District The Gathering Place 212 E 3rd Street Emmett, ID 83617
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Middleton – Veterans Be the One Breakfast →
The Original Sunrise Cafe, 200 E Main St, Middleton
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Star Concert Series →
Star Riverhouse, 960 S Main St, Star
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Sabbath School - Children’s Program
Gem County Chamber of Commerce 400 Highway 16 Emmett, ID 83617
9:30 am
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
Saturday August 15
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💬 Chatter
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- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Payette. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Fruitland
- Years of Service Recognized at the Payette County Fair (livinginthenews.com)
- Junior Grizzlies Take the Field for Fruitland Youth Football Camp (livinginthenews.com)
Weiser
- Our Weiser Community Showed Up in a Big Way (livinginthenews.com)
- Local Jeep Club Rallies to Support Wildland Firefighters, First Responders and Fire Affected Families (livinginthenews.com)
- Community effort brings hay and hope to ranchers devastated by Tartar Fire (kivitv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was a little hoarse. (Thank you Henry L. for sending it in!)
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