Free Stadium Admission for Local Veterans and First Responders Friday
Ferdinand, ID · October 15, 2026
Crisp morning air gave way to clear sunshine early today, making for smooth driving if you're heading south for this afternoon's backcountry history talk. A light coat will do the job until lunchtime.
The Lead
Organizers finalized plans Wednesday for Idaho County's second annual Military and First Responders Appreciation Night, scheduled for Friday's league clash between Grangeville and Logos. The tribute opens the gates free of charge to all active-duty military service members, veterans, volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and law enforcement personnel from across the prairie and canyon communities.
Beyond free admission, the evening features an on-field recognition ceremony honoring rural crews who keep small communities safe—including the volunteer fire districts that Ferdinand and neighboring towns rely upon daily. School athletic staff coordinated with local civic organizations to arrange a pre-game color guard presentation and commemorative certificates for attending veterans.
Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM Friday at the Grangeville field, with honoring ceremonies beginning fifteen minutes before the whistle.
Local Pulse
- Commissioners Adopt Fair Housing Compliance Resolution City Hall County leaders designated coordinators Tuesday to keep regional accessibility and non-discrimination housing standards aligned with state rules.
Today's Outlook
- High 63°F · Low 38°F — Clear
- Grab a warm jacket for the chilly morning before enjoying wall-to-wall sunshine all afternoon.
What's On Around Town
Today
Selway River Backcountry Lecture Spirit Center Johanna Room (465 Keuterville Rd), Cottonwood, 2:00 PM · Free Author Doug Tims shares wild river misadventures and historic conservation lore.
Ukulele Jam Session Prairie Community Library, Cottonwood, 4:00–5:30 PM · Free All experience levels welcome with loaner instruments available on site.
Tomorrow
- Heroes Appreciation Football Game Grangeville High School, Grangeville, 7:00 PM
Saturday
Child Passenger and Infant Safety Clinic The Soltman Center (600 E Main St), Grangeville, Noon–3:00 PM · Free
ECHO History Awards Ceremony Monastery of St. Gertrude Chapel (465 Keuterville Rd), Cottonwood, 2:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Monastery Raspberry Jam Tradition
- Every autumn, volunteer crews cook down more than 1,200 jars of raspberry jam for the St. Gertrude museum shop. The ritual began after 1909, when founding Benedictine sisters planted canes along the Keuterville hillside to feed boarders through frozen prairie winters.
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