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POCATELLO — Spring is heating up at the Bannock County Event Center. Check out the exciting events happening this week.

POCATELLO — Local Scout units will host a Scout Expo on May 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Portneuf Wellness Complex, Pavilion 3, in Pocatello.

Local Scout and Ponca City High School Senior, Tanner Estes, has earned the Scouts BSA’s highest achievement, the Eagle Scout Award. Estes is a member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church Troop 556. Approximately 6 percent of all youth who participate in Scouting attain the Eagle Rank. To earn the Eagle Rank, Tanner had to complete at least 21 merit badges, earn 7 different ranks, demonstrate Scout Spirit, serve in a leadership role for at least 16 months and plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to a religious institution, school, or community.

Volunteers and Scouts placed thousands of flags at veterans' graves in Grand Rapids ahead of Memorial Day.

NEW equipment to help litter warriors tackle dumped waste is being provided by Wyre Forest District Council.