Stories from Wednesday, June 13, 2018

DATE: June 12, 2018 Elmore County Child Recovering After Plague Infection Elmore County — Plague was confirmed this week in an Elmore County child. The child is recovering after receiving antibiotic treatment. “Plague is spread to humans through a bite from an infected flea. People can decrease their risk...

John Peter Haydon, 86, loving husband, dad, and grandpa formerly of Glenns Ferry, Mountain Home and Boise, died in Richland, Washington surrounded by his family on June 9, 2018. He was born November 8, 1931 in the family home in Hammett, son of William and Mabel (Bernt) Haydon Sr...

Idaho Department of Fish and Game hosted a day of fishing at Legacy Park on Saturday, June 9. The event was organized at the park to invite anyone interested in a new or old hobby for free with no license or Idaho residency needed. Many people chose to take part in this free and family friendly activity all over the state as well as right here in Mountain Home.For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

Elmore County Commissioners met on June 8 to discuss the ongoing upgrades at the fairgrounds and the proposed budget for the Sheriff’s Office for fiscal year 2018/19 among other items of importance. The meeting started off with employees of the Land Use and Building Department, the fair board and fair manager coming to speak to the commissioners about the, much needed, remodel of the fairgrounds. ...

Auston Chase Jones, age 29, of Owyhee, Nevada, died in an automobile crash on Monday, June 11, 2018, in Owyhee, County. Services to be held at Duck Valley Indian Reservation, Owyhee, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home...

Brent A. Richter, age 54, of Mountain Home, passed away suddenly at his home, on June 11, 2018. No services are planned. Cremation is under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.

Mary Ann Amos, age 93, of Mountain Home, passed away at St. Lukes Elmore Hospital on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.

Clifford Scott Taylor, age 35, of Melba, died in an automobile crash in Richfield, Utah on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.