Stories from Friday, October 28, 2011

Ghosts, ghouls and an assortment of heroes and villains are expected to gather at Hacker Middle School for an evening of fun and candy Monday evening during this year's Super Safe Halloween Carnival. The free carnival includes games, activities and contests from 6-8 p.m. and is geared for guests young and old. The event is sponsored by the city recreation department...

The Mountain Home girls cross country team finished second at Thursday's district cross country meet at Eagle Island State Park. They also qualified as a team for the State 4A Cross Country Meet, which will be back at Eagle Island State Park this Saturday, Oct. 29...

Calvary Chapel will hold its Third Annual "Light in the Night -- trunk or treat celebration" in its parking lot at 350 N. Main St. in Mountain Home, beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. The church will provide "lots of candy and lots of fun" as participants go from car to car "trunk or treating." Games, booths and music also will be provided. The free event is designed for the entire family...