Controversy continues over alleged fairgrounds fraud
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The County Fair Board issued an extensive press release Oct. 16, claiming that the Bonner County commissioners and Clerk Michael Rosedale are likely to blame …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The County Fair Board issued an extensive press release Oct. 16, claiming that the Bonner County commissioners and Clerk Michael Rosedale are likely to blame …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Speed. Precision. Offensive strategy. Defensive strategy. Communication.
These are some of the hallmarks of sports, from football to basketball and beyond. They’re also integral to …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Fair is steeped in the lifeblood of the community.
For nearly 100 years, county residents have gathered at the fair to examine …
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