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Wheeler to resign temporaily
SANDPOINT — Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler announced Sunday he had resigned from his position but intends to return to the role in January 2025, the Bonner County Daily Bee reported.
According to a letter submitted to Bonner County commissioners and shared with the Daily Bee, Wheeler will file for retirement benefits before beginning his fifth term as sheriff Jan. 13, 2025. “I am required to be separated from county employment for 30 days to be eligible to receive those benefits,” the Bee reported Wheeler wrote in the letter. Wheeler told commissioners that according to Idaho Code 31-2806, Undersheriff Ror Lakewold will temporarily fill the vacancy.
In the 2024 general election, Wheeler ran unopposed.
Once he is sworn in, Wheeler’s upcoming term will expire in January 2029.
Miner closed for Christmas
NEWPORT – The Miner Newspaper offices will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25, for Christmas, and will be closing at noon on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24. The Miner Newspaper will be published a day early.
Don’t forget Soroptimists 50/50 raffle fundraiser
NEWPORT – Soroptimist of Newport is holding its annual 50/50 raffle fundraiser, offering community members a chance to support scholarships for women and girls and win exciting cash prizes. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased now by contacting Nicole Dice at 509-671-2067 or via email at [email protected].
The drawing will take place Dec. 31, at 5 p.m.
Winners do not need to be present to win. The grand prize is $1,000, second is $500 and there will be five $100 prizes. All proceeds will benefit Soroptimist of Newport’s scholarship programs, which empower local women and girls to reach their educational and career goals. To learn more about Soroptimist of Newport and their programs, visit www.siofnewport.com or follow the club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/siofnewport. Soroptimist of Newport is a chapter of Soroptimist International, a global organization committed to improving the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment, and action.
