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Latah Farmer’s Market – At the Depot Every Wednesday from 3 – 7 pm
Good ol’ fashioned, all-American country values and ideals are welcome here. Everything at the market is grown or made by your friends and neighbors right here in Latah County and surrounding area. Latah Farmers Market is inspired by you, organized …
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Speeders Were Back in Town
Perfect weather helped make Speeder Day on July 11 another winner! Those little cars never cease to bring smiles and the rides to either Princeton or Wellesley were very much enjoyed! Isn’t it fun to see Roger Farrell piloting his …
Dramatic Photo by Area Photographer Bob Marr
Local photographer Bob Marr captured an amazing photo of the moon rising over Potlatch last night and look what’s in the foreground. Our depot just makes the photo even that much better. Beautiful shot–enjoy!
Trains Running Again!
Almost the end of February and good news, just in from Kenny Cada: Exciting News! After being closed for the past 6 months, the railway is open again! A train went past the depot 30 minutes ago on its way …
Second Business Opens at the Depot
March 1 kicked off the start of Robin (Parkhurst) McKinney’s dream of having her own shop, as she opened “Thread It” adjacent to Karen Rohn’s shop, “Black Bird at the Depot.” Robin is a University of Idaho graduate specializing in …
Santa Arrives by Train!!!!
Things were jumping in Potlatch Saturday, and the HPG was in the thick of things after decorating the observation car on loan from the W&I Railway AND arranging for Santa to arrive in town by train (Thank you Stan Patterson …
“Thanks Santa”
The previous post forgot to mention a big thank you to “Santa” for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit us in Potlatch. It was a labor of love, and we appreciate that we rated so highly. …
Another Successful Speeder Event for the HPG!
Perfect weather, great use of the new platform, and an experienced group of volunteers made the latest speeder event one of the best ever! There was good music on the Bennett Boxcar Stage, a model railroad in the freight room, …
Nancy Swenson, Long-time WI&M Cook, Passes Away
The following obituary is taken from the Lewiston Tribune and mentions Nancy’s history with the WI&M. Nancy M. Swenson Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 12:00 am Nancy Mary Swenson died suddenly Friday, July 19, 2013, at her home in Potlatch. Nancy …