Stories from Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Seeking ways to help people overcome their struggles with addiction and mental health issues, city officials plan to host a free symposium to provide help to those facing these challenges. The “Conquer Your Mountain & Come Home” mental health and addiction resource program runs from March 19 to 26 at multiple locations in town that’s open to people in the Mountain Home area as well as those stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base...

Class competitions and friendly rivalries will take center stage next week as Mountain Home High School presents its annual “Carnage on the Court.” Scheduled to start at 7 p.m.March 19 in Lloyd Schiller Gymnasium at the high school, the “battles” will help secure bragging rights for the wizards of the hardwood or the masters of the mat...

The worlds of the Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland come together this week as Mountain Home High School’s Encore Company presents the whirlwind adventure of “Dorothy in Wonderland.” The story by author Brian D. Taylor takes the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday in the high school’s Lloyd Schiller Gymnasium with tickets available at the door each evening...

Cindy Mitchell reacts as Krendl the magician performs a giant card trick during a show held earlier this month at the Glenns Ferry Opera Theater. A crowd of 200 people packed into the theater building to enjoy an evening of illusion as he showcased various forms of mentalism, comedy magic and grand illusions...

I walked into the store that evening, and my attention was drawn to the young woman standing at the register — an outgoing individual with deep, soulful eyes surrounded by long, curly, blonde hair. She flashed me a smile and extended a friendly “hello” as I passed by. I returned the courtesy with a smile as well...

Mountain Home’s eighth grade basketball enthusiasts take to the court later this week as they compete during an event aimed at helping students and others in the local area. The You Are More boys versus girls basketball game begins at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Mountain Home Junior High School gymnasium...