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🌱 How a $750,000 boost could transform long-term care in Preston.
Preston, Idaho Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Preston! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $750,000 boost could transform long-term care in Preston.
- Which three Preston softball standouts just made Idaho’s 4A All-State list?
Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: An afternoon thundershower, with a high of 84 and low of 49 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 50.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Franklin County Medical Center's Long-Term Care Remodel (gemstatechronicle.com) — Preston’s Franklin County Medical Center is in line for $750,000 in federal funding to help remodel its long-term care facility into larger, private, ADA-compliant suites. Congressman Mike Simpson and local leaders say the upgrade is crucial for preserving quality, modern nursing care close to home for Preston and Franklin County seniors. 
• 3 from Preston, 1 from Sugar-Salem named to 4A All-State softball First-Team (eastidahonews.com) — Three Preston High softball players have been named to the 4A All-State First Team, giving the community a strong presence on Idaho’s top roster. Along with additional Second-Team honorees from nearby eastern Idaho schools, the selections highlight how competitive local programs have become against powerhouse Cole Valley Christian and others statewide.
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Summer Reading at the Library-Tie Dye/Sign Ups 11 and 2/ Sign Ups
Larsen-Sant Public Library 109 South First E, Preston, ID 83263
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Franklin Summer Reading- jail/park
Larsen-Sant Public Library 109 South First E, Preston, ID 83263
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Library at School Lunch
Larsen-Sant Public Library 109 South First E, Preston, ID 83263
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Summer Reading at the Library-Tie Dye-Sign Up
Larsen-Sant Public Library 109 South First E, Preston, ID 83263
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Summer Reading at benson Park
Larsen-Sant Public Library 109 South First E, Preston, ID 83263
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Summer Reading at the Library-Dino Garden (sign ups)
Larsen-Sant Public Library 109 South First E, Preston, ID 83263
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Franklin Summer Reading- jail/park
Larsen-Sant Public Library 109 South First E, Preston, ID 83263
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Dance Camp @ Rigby HS
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Volleyball Camps
North Gem Senior High Bancroft, ID 83217
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Veteran Services Outreach – McCammon →
McCammon Public Library, 808 Center St, McCammon
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Comedy Night at Rogue Restaurant ft. Orhun Timur →
ROGUE Restaurant, 222 W Main St, Lava Hot Springs
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Comedy Night at Stockman's Bar ft. Orhun Timur! →
Stockman's Bar, 96 S Main St, Soda Springs
7:30 pm
Tuesday June 23
Wednesday June 24
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
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- U.S. Xpress posted a job opening for Military Veterans: Become a Professional CDL Truck Driver and Earn Up to $85k Your First Year! - No Experience Required in Preston. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Preston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Preston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pocatello
- Pocatello Thanks Adopt-A-Section Volunteers at Mountain View Cemetery (pocatellochubbuckobserver.com)
- Pocatello PD Investigates Early Morning Traffic Fatality (pocatellochubbuckobserver.com)
- Pocatello and Rexburg prepare for Pride celebrations this weekend (localnews8.com)
Chubbuck
- ITD Prioritizes Maintaining, Preserving Roads and Bridges in Updated Project Plan (pocatellochubbuckobserver.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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