Bear Lake Courthouse to hold open house for their new digs
by Rod Boam
PARIS, ID – The Bear Lake County Courthouse was, at one time, the oldest building actively holding trials in Idaho. Now, with a new courthouse in operation, it is probably the newest courthouse in the Gem State.The old Paris courthouse was built from 1884 to 1885, then completely remodeled in 1908, and again in 1936. Rex Payne, the county commissioner who oversaw the construction, said it’s not totally complete. The landscaping and some interior and exterior work needs to be completed. “The coronavirus held us up a little,” he said. “We haven’t been able to get the windows for the front of the clerk’s office.” However, the county has moved in and started using the building. They scheduled an open house to take place on Monday, July 13 at 2 p.m. for the $5.8 million building. More at Cache Valley Daily