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Last week it was like summer…this week, not so much! Please be sure your pets are warm with food and fresh water. They depend on us for those necessities. Our featured canine this week is Trixie!

In many countries, New Year’s celebrations begin on the evening of December 31—New Year’s Eve—and continue into the early hours of January 1. Revelers often enjoy meals and snacks thought to bestow good luck for the coming year.

The Marion County Election Commission is actively seeking individuals who would like to become POLL WORKERS. Being a poll worker is a great way to serve your community, meet other people and make new acquaintances, to learn how an election is conducted and earn some pay along the way.

Committee will meet Thursday January 8, 2026, at 7 p.m.

The Marion County Republican

Merry Christmas from the Marion County Extension Office!

Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its monthly fried fish and shrimp dinner this coming Friday, January 2, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

January 3 Saturday- Coffee at the hut

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced its intent to reorganize the management structure of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), with the goals of improving health care for Veterans, empowering local hospital directors, eliminating duplicative layers of bureaucracy and ensuring consistent application of VA policies across all department medical facilities.

Dear Veteran or Beneficiary, On behalf of all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) staff, thank you for choosing VA. It is an honor and a privilege to serve you.