Stories from Saturday, June 6, 2015

As efforts continue this month to control mosquitoes across the county, local officials outlined ways that people can avoid harming honey bees that wander into their property. This is the time of year that bees swarm in search of a new hive. Swarming is the process where a new honey bee colony is formed when the queen bee leaves the hive with a large group of worker bees...

Skateboard and BMX bike enthusiasts will gather in Mountain Home next week to showcase their talents during an event that encourages friendly competition and the spirit of self expression. The sixth annual Open Soar begins June 11 with a preliminary skate event at Richard Aguirre Park with the second preliminary rounds following on June 12...