Stories from Friday, March 31, 2017

At only 15 years old, Ryan Tindall caught the eye of his teachers, who nominated him as Mountain Home High School's student of the month. The nomination of Tindall came from teachers who noticed the freshman's impact on others while meeting the criteria the school's selection committee looks for in a student...

With time running out before the April 18 income tax filing deadline, officials with the Idaho State Tax Commission outlined ways to make the yearly process easier. n Take advantage of free tax help -- Senior citizens and low- to-moderate income taxpayers of any age can find free help to prepare their income tax returns at tax preparation sites throughout Idaho. The free help is designed for taxpayers with simple federal and Idaho tax returns...

With people in the Mountain Home area starting to get their yards ready for this year's planting season, officials with the USDA Service Center are seeking volunteers to support a community-based garden. Located at 795 South Haskett St. between Richard McKenna Charter High School and the USDA office, the People's Garden is designed to provide fresh produce to local food pantries, kitchens and shelters...

Gary Glenn Robinson, 75 of Mountain Home, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the VA Medical Center in Boise. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.