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Babies of the New Year (Features ~ 01/12/11)
The wait took a couple of days, but a Mountain Home couple not only welcomed their first child but also became the first family in Elmore County to usher in 2011 with a baby. Kaleb Michael Gehrt, the son of Jason and Crystal Gehrt, arrived at 12:47 p.m. Jan. 3... -
Four new county officials take oaths of office (Local News ~ 01/12/11)
Elmore County marked a change in leadership as it welcomed two new commissioners during a swearing-in ceremony Monday morning. Held at the county courthouse before family, friends and local representatives, the event officially added Wesley Wootan and Albert Hofer to the three-person board of county commissioners... -
County P&Z airs concerns over 'city' (Local News ~ 01/12/11)
The Elmore County Planning and Zoning Commission continued to debate last week whether or not to approve plans to build a planned community on the county's western border. During a two-hour meeting on Jan. 5, commission members aired several concerns with the Mayfield Springs community proposal that raised doubts concerning the project's outcome... -
Eight cars egged
(Local News ~ 01/12/11)
Mountain Home police are investigating a series of incidents in which eight vehicles in the northeast part of town were vandalized with eggs Saturday night. Cars were egged on N. 12th East St., E. 12th North St., E. 11th North St. and N. 11th East St...
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Senator lists resolutions for 112th Congressional session
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/12/11)
January is a fitting time to establish priorities to maintain focus on critical goals. While not all-inclusive and adjustable to meet unforeseen circumstances, the following are some of my general objectives as we begin the 112th Congress: 1) Fiscal Responsibility: Getting our nation's fiscal house in order is Congress' most critical challenge...
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Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Activity Report for Jan 5-11, 2011
(Sirens ~ 01/12/11)
January 5 • 06:28 Vehicle Stop, Hwy 51• 07:35 Citizen Assist, W8S• 07:49 Vehicle Stop, Old Hwy 30• 08:02 Hazard, Glenns Ferry• 09:39 Motorist Assist, I-84 WB MM125• 10:28 VIN Inspection• 10:36 Vehicle Stop, American Legion Blvd• 12:43 Suspicious, MH• 13:37 Vehicle Stop, Hwy 20 MM100• 13:50 Vehicle Stop, Hwy 51• 14:49 Suspicious Circumstance, Contrail Ave• 15:06 Vehicle Stop, N18/Cinderloop• 15:38 Extra, Contrail Ave• 17:04 Traffic, Airbase Rd• 17:47 Abandoned Vehicle, Hwy 20 MM122.3• 18:14 Theft, Contrail Ave• 18:27 Alcohol, Marlette St. ...
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Death Notice - Donald K. Durrant
(Obituary ~ 01/12/11)
Donald K. Durrant, 69, of Featherville, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, at a care center in Tucson, Ariz. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.