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President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday, June 21, following a challenging debate with Donald Trump. This unexpected move, just four months before the election, was influenced by a poor debate performance that raised concerns about his fitness for office. Biden’s decision comes after significant pressure from Democratic allies post-debate, where his performance was marked by trailing off, giving nonsensical answers, and not challenging Trump’s fal...
July 16, 2024 - Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter announced on Monday, July 15, 2024, that the detention center had experienced the tragic loss of three inmates in the past two weeks. The incidents, which occurred separately, involved two suicides and one drug overdose, though the specific dates of each event have not yet been disclosed. According to Lewis & Clark County Sheriff/Coroner Leo Dutton, who conducted the autopsies, the deceased individuals are Leon Laverdure, a 51-year-old male...
Some renovations are being made to the Meridian Mason’s Lodge 105 in Cascade. The concrete at the base of the building in the front is being redone, as well as new paneling over the stucco being placed. The renovations are being funded by lodge members....
Friday night, May 10, residents of Cascade were treated to a rare celestial show as the Aurora Borealis illuminated the night sky. The colorful display, typically seen at higher latitudes, captivated onlookers with its dancing lights. Social media flooded with images and videos capturing the spectacle. While such sightings are infrequent in Cascade, locals and visitors alike reveled in the breathtaking experience. Last night’s event served as a reminder of the natural wonders that surround us a...
Last Sunday, March 17, the First Baptist Church of Cascade ordained two official elders, being Bob Griffis and Ray Castellanos. The ceremony followed the sermon on Sunday morning and was headed by Pastor Steve Boettger. The topic was under discussion in the prior weeks, seeing as there had not been any officially ordained elders in the church in several years. Bob and Ray were selected for the positions due to their commitment to following the teachings of the Bible and of Jesus Christ. The...
A working meeting regarding an ordinance to update Cascade’s code was held on Monday, February 5, at Cascade Town Hall. In attendance were Ralph Schnider, Jodie Campbell, Kristin Riley, Becca Wood, and Skip Reissing, as well as this reporter. The matters discussed were in regard to title 12 of the official code of the town of Cascade. Title 12 involves streets, sidewalks, trees, and shrubbery. The meeting largely consisted of proposals to update the language of certain statements in title 12 i...
This year, 58 years after the death of Walt Disney, The original design of Mickey Mouse as well as the rest of the Steamboat Willie cartoon has entered the public domain. Mickey Mouse was first introduced in the cartoon "Steamboat Willie" In November of 1928 and since then has brought the Disney brand great success. Steamboat Willie is an animated short film Directed by Walt Disney and is notable for being the one of the first fully sound synchronized cartoons. This may not be the Mickey Mouse...
The Cascade Zoning Committee held their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, January 3, at the town hall. Several topics were covered: Regulation of commercial use of short-term rentals (AirBNB, VRBO, etc.) This topic was discussed due to concerns about happenings related to short-term rentals in other states. Reviewing possible changes to residential and multi-family housing zones. Any changes were agreed to be tabled until any issues were resolved. Adjustment of a property boundary. This...
Cascade residents were invited to meet the City Council candidates at the Cascade Senior and Community Center on Thursday, October 26. The event was open to the public for the purpose of meeting the candidates face-to-face. Many of the attendees were already friends or at least acquainted with the candidates, as is to be expected in a small town :) There were five candidates who attended the event: Miranda Clark, Pam Marquis, Jezreel Neujahr, Kristin Riley, and Ralph Schnider. They were asked...
The Craig Taphouse/Stonefly Grill was the place to be this Saturday, August 5. The new nonprofit 501c3 Craig Good Neighbors held a fundraiser that included many fun attractions, such as a raffle, 50/50, a silent auction which included a variety of goods, some of which being locally sourced, and even a bake sale. Live music was provided by Bo Pirre & company on his acoustic guitar and enjoyed by all. The Taphouse and Stonefly Grill were providing food for the event and had their delicious menu...
