I would be remiss if I didn’t start by saying that as I write this, I sit all by myself in my Hazen office, not being able to open the bank due to the Snowmageddon out there that has paralyzed our communities, save for the occasional snowmobile I see zipping past. A friend of mine called it an “Impressive Weather Event.” I call it the stuff of folklore.

Stay up to date on location closings due to weather this week.

Throughout the pandemic there has been an increase in fraudulent and scam activities. Whether this is receiving a check in the mail, or someone online claiming to be a love interest and needing money. Now, more than ever is prevalent to have our guards up about fishy phone calls, e-mails, text messages or checks in the mail.