Archive for May, 2021
Ada Sheriff Unpins His Badge
Ada County sheriff’s deputies were caught by surprise Monday when they learned Sheriff Steve Bartlett called it quits with no prior notice. Ada County Commish chairman Rod Beck was unaware of the move until he heard from someone who directed him to the KTVB website. Beck said the county Republican Central Committee will provide three […]
Growth Still Raises Its Ugly Head
More than 15 years ago the GUARDIAN coined the term “growthophobe” in an attempt to wake up folks about the cancer spreading throughout the valley. As the property assessments which are used as the basis for our taxes are being prepared and the Assessor is warning of “sticker shock” we offer a rerun of an […]
Motorist’s Hat Reminder Of Road Rage
A Pocatello man owns a baseball cap worthy of future fishing trips and visits to the casino. Idaho State Police report that a Utah man is in jail following a road rage incident on I-15 Tuesday. The Utah driver approached the Pocatello driver’s car at a high rate of speed and fired several rounds at […]
Is McGeachin Gonna Announce Wednesday?
The GUARDIAN received a notice from the Lt. Gov today which has all the indications of an announcement to run for Governor. Janice McGeachin, the lady who will always be known for posing in a photo with a bible and pistol urges supporters to join her for, “an important political announcement about the future of […]
Whaddya Want At Fair Grounds?
Ada County officials are doing yet another opinion poll on what folks want at the Fair Grounds (Western Idaho Fair, Les Bois Race Track) at Chinden and Glenwood. They are seeking COMMENTS on the county website where there is a banner announcement. The GUARDIAN has made no secret of our idea of an AGRICULTURE HERITAGE […]
To Whack Or Not To Whack
Recent video from a Florida elementary school showing a six-year-old girl being swatted three times and viciously scolded by a school principal has triggered national debate. ABC NEWS reports that spanking kids is legal in 19 states, but not in the Florida county where the video was made. The GUARDIAN listened Wednesday to callers on […]
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