🌱 Local Baby Murder Conviction + Sockeye Alehouse + Proud Father

Hey, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this spring morning with all the most important things happening these days in Boise. Today you'll find news about:

• After a long night of testimony, the Ada County Commission will again listen to those both for and against the dissolving of the Meridian Library District Wednesday evening.
• If you have a large family and looking to live in the North End, Boise Patch may have the home for you.
• You will soon be able to grab a beer and play nine holes as the Sockeye Alehouse is scheduled to hold a grand opening.

But first, today's weather:

An a.m. rain or snow shower. High: 52 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A Boise man faces sentencing after a jury found him guilty in the murder of his 4-month-old son. KTVB staff report Thomas Rowley was charged after investigators found he had severely shaken the infant causing the child to suffer a fatal brain injury. Rowley did not take the baby to the hospital or otherwise seek medical attention for at least four hours. The jury deliberated for about six hours before returning a guilty verdict. (KTVB.com)
2. The room was packed and the meeting went late as the Ada County Commission heard hours of testimony Monday night over a petition to dissolve the Meridian Library District. BoiseDev editor Don Day writes the hearing took place after a group, Concerned Citizens of Meridian asked the county to dissolve the library district. The group states the district is placing pornographic books in the children’s section of the library. Day reports 51 testified against dissolution, while 11 testified for it. (boisedev.com)
3. Everyone wants to make their father proud. KIVI-TV's Christinna Bautista reports two Boise twins have made the decision to follow their father by enlisting in the Idaho Army National Guard. Grayson and Riley Hicks,19-year-old twins, were headed to basic and advanced training for the Idaho Army National Guard on Tuesday morning. Their father has served in the Guard for 35 years and presently serves as director for the Idaho National Guard's Human Resource Office. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
4. The past few days may not have prompted you to go house looking, but the weather is making a turn for the better. Boise Patch offers some suggestions including a home at Dry Creek Ranch and a 6-bedroom house in the North End. (Boise Patch)
5. Prepare to grab a pint on April 7. CBS2 news staff report Sockeye Brewing has announced a public grand opening of their second location on April 7, the Sockeye Alehouse. The newest location features an all-new food menu, full bar including liquor, large indoor and outdoor seating capacity and a 9-hole putting course named, ‘The Turn’. (Idaho News)

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Today in Boise:

• The Boise Public Library hosts Family Storytime Wednesday morning. (10:30 AM)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Wednesday is Fire Station 12. (Noon)
• Wednesday is the opening day at Boise State University for the traveling exhibition from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum "Americans and the Holocaust." (5:00 PM)
• The Garden City Visitors Bureau is holding a Garden Party Wednesday evening. (6:00 PM)
• If your plans include attending the TreeFort Music Festival Wednesday, jump on the free Treeline shuttle service. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "In 2018, Jodi Brandt, an associate professor of human-environment systems in @boisestatecid, received a grant from @usdagov to use new satellite data to map water in semi-arid regions like Southern Idaho." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Merry @treefortfest week, everyone! We have many wonderful festivities planned for Radioland (AKA the Bandshell), as well as for the airwaves! Check out our website for our full schedule of Radioland and in-studio performances. " (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Did someone say it was #spring? Please let the mountains know. #idwx #idaho #orwx #oregon" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Music Festival: "Who's ready for summer 2023?! Get ready with Boise Music Festival! Purchase your tickets ahead of time! Prices are going up AGAIN April 1st. Don't miss out! Follow the link in the bio to purchase your tickets!" (Boise Music Festival via Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Boise Parks and Recreation is looking for some pollinator champions to help us care for pollinator gardens in Boise parks. Volunteers will learn about pollinators, pollinator plants, and pollinator garden maintenance." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Secretary of State Phil McGrane said in a committee hearing last month there was no rampant voter fraud in Idaho, including from students, but argued the law was necessary to make sure it remained that way." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

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About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.

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