🌱 See the dramatic Orofino softball moment that made the Top 100

What's up Orofino! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See the dramatic Orofino softball moment that made the Top 100
• Former Orofino officer Tom Remington retires after 32 years of service

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 46 and low of 26 degrees.
• Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 49, low: 32.
• Thursday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 47 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Top 100 photos of 2025 (lmtribune.com) — One standout image in this regional Top 100 photo collection captures Orofino’s own Sierra Tondevold flipping over after scoring during the 3A district softball championship game held in Orofino. The gallery showcases memorable sports, school, nature, and community moments from around the region, but Orofino athletes and venues earn a prominent place among the year’s highlights.
   

• Corp. Tom Remington retires after 32 years in law enforcement from Idaho County Sheriff's (klewtv.com) — Longtime law enforcement officer Corporal Tom Remington, who once served with the Orofino Police Department, has retired after a 32-year career across several Idaho agencies. Idaho County Sheriff’s Office colleagues publicly thanked him for his service and wished him a peaceful, well‑earned retirement. His career also included work in Clearwater, Kootenai, and Kamiah.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 30

• 11am Tuesday Spin w/Cara
  Lapwai NMPH Fitness Center , 111 Bever Rd. , Lapwai
  11:00 am
• Teen Relating and Relief Printing Workshop
  Lewiston City Library , 411 D St , Lewiston
  12:00 pm
• Strong & Steady Group Fitness Class
  Lapwai NMPH Lobby , 111 Bever Rd. , Lapwai
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Morning Spin Class w/Cara
  Lapwai NMPH Fitness Center , 111 Bever Rd. , Lapwai
  6:00 am
• Noon Year's Eve
  Lewiston City Library , 411 D St , Lewiston
  12:00 pm
• Adult Craft & Crochet (Lapwai)
  Lapwai Community Library Lapwai, ID 83540
  4:30 pm

Thursday January 1

• NEW YEAR DAY
  Lapwai District #341 Lapwai, ID 83540
• NPT Office Recycling Collection
  Nez Perce Tribe Lapwai, ID 83540

Saturday January 3

• CRW Youth Basketball
  Highland District #305 Craigmont, ID 83523
  8:30 pm

Monday January 5

• Kamiah Fit & Fall Proof Class
  Wa-A'Yas Community Center , 401 Idaho Street , Kamiah
  1:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Lapwai Mileage Club Day!
  LHS Track , 200 Willow Avenue , Lapwai
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• State of Idaho posted a job opening for IDOC - Correctional Officer - Orofino in Orofino. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Lewiston

• ICYMI: Five Idaho cities among nation's fastest-growing (boisedev.com)
• Bengals Open Avista Tourney with Wins (koze.com)
• Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea is the region's No. 1 news story of 2025 (lmtribune.com)

Moscow

• 'Control freak' Bryan Kohberger struggling to adapt in Idaho maximum security prison (themirror.com)
• Standout Vandal Spotlight: Ana Pinheiro makes the most of an opportunity (uiargonaut.com)

Ok Orofino! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I hear they’re giving him a really tough sentence.
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