Then, in the mid-1950s, the railroad changed so Swan Lake was no longer one of its major stops. It was a blow to the tiny town, and many people left. Before, around 500 people called the hamlet home.

On Aug. 17, 2017, after 107 years of serving the Swan Lake area, the Thomas Mercantile closed its doors. ... East Idaho woman restoring Swan Lake’s historic Thomas Mercantile.

East Idaho to see heavy snowfall Thursday, up to 8 inches or more this weekend. ... Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, Rexburg, and Swan Valley can expect 8 to 12 inches of snowfall from Thursday until Saturday.