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🌱 What the newly scheduled trial means in the Michael Vaughan case

Hi Fruitland! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the newly scheduled trial means in the Michael Vaughan case
  • How a Fruitland traffic stop turned into a courthouse confrontation

Also on today's calendar: Angelo Colina @ The Comedy Lounge (En Español ) and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 35.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trial Date Set For Suspect in 2021 Michael Vaughan Disappearance (liteonline.com) — Fruitland residents now have a trial date in the long-running Michael Vaughan case, with suspect Stacey Wondra set for jury trial starting September 14, 2026 in Payette County. After a judge found enough evidence to proceed, Wondra pleaded not guilty to charges tied to the 2021 disappearance of the 5-year-old Fruitland boy.
   

• Oregon man arrested for reckless driving in Payette County (ktvb.com) — Fruitland police first tried to stop an Oregon driver for reckless driving Thursday morning before the chase shifted into Payette, briefly locking down Payette Primary School. Deputies ultimately stopped the vehicle outside the Payette County Courthouse, arrested the driver, and booked him on felony charges related to failing to yield and aggravated assault on an officer.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Enrolling Now for Fall '26!
    Email doveslandingpreschool@gmail.com to schedule a tour. (Nextdoor Fruitland)
  • ABM Industries posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Fruitland. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Domino's Delivery Driver - Fruitland, ID (7251) in Fruitland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fruitland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Payette

  • Trial date set for man charged with murder of missing 5-year-old boy (courttv.com)
  • Valley Lookout: DEQ lawsuit + Ballot error + Rainbow trout (valleylookout.com)

Emmett

  • Rotary auction tradition continues with growing support for youth (idahopress.com)
  • Rex Roaster Readies Release of 4-Pound Capacity Flagship Machine (dailycoffeenews.com)

Ok Fruitland! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fruitland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fruitland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.