Stories from Wednesday, December 30, 2009

A Kimberly man allegedly involved in a fatal crash on I-84 this summer entered a not-guilty plea on charges of vehicular manslaughter during an arraignment in magistrate court Dec. 10. Conner B. Moody stands accused of causing a rear-end collision on the interstate July 21 that killed Megan N. Bartley of Pocatello...

Few people will be sorry to see 2009 fade into the history books. Like an obnoxious uncle who overstays his welcome, the year wore on citizens. The traditionally bright promise that always comes with the election of a new president faded quickly under the harsh realities of economic crisis and two wars. After one year of the new administration, the president was facing the kind of poll numbers and dissatisfaction usually reserved for the end of a first term, not the beginning...

Dear editor: I really would like to hear from Joseph's parents. Re: letters to Santa in the Mountain Home News. I read that Joseph asked Santa for new glasses. A little kid shouldn't have to ask Santa for glasses. I am with the Mountain Home Lions Club. We don't offer charity, we simply offer a helping hand. Our motto is "we serve," so please let us serve you and Joseph! My name is Chuck Devol. My phone number is 587-9456, or if you prefer my e-mail address is chuckdevol@clearwire.net...

The Friday night No-tap League will hold a league meeting on Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at Freedom Lanes. The spring season will begin immediately after the meeting. Teams consist of five members and league dues will be $10 per night. For more information on these and other local bowling events, call the bowling alley at 587-4448...

The Mountain Home Youth Soccer Association, or MHYSA, continues to register players, ages 10-18, for its upcoming spring soccer season. Players should register and pay on-line at www.MountainHomeSoccer.com. Youth players may also register at an organizational meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Hampton Inn in Mountain Home...

The ninth-grade boy's basketball team traveled to Kuna to take on the Kavemen in a conference game two weeks ago, earning a 51-40 win. The young Tigers started out quick, jumping to a 4-0 lead behind two quick baskets by Tyler Senger. Kuna then went on a 9-2 run to take a 9-6 lead after the first quarter of play...

The Mountain Home Lady Tigers extended their win streak to six last Monday with their 60-32 win over Parma in Lloyd Schiller Gymnasium in Mountain Home. A 7-0 run by Mountain Home in the last three minutes of the first quarter put the Lady Tigers up 16-6 after a quarter. They had 9-0 and 8-0 runs in the second to push their halftime lead to 35-14...

AFC Teams to clinch playoff spots New England Patriots: clinched AFC East in Week 15 Cincinnati Bengals: clinched AFC North in Week 16 Indianapolis Colts: clinched the AFC South in Week 12 and a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs in Week 14...

Teams That Have Clinched NFC East Philadelphia Eagles: clinched a playoff spot in Week 15. Dallas Cowboys: clinched a playoff spot in Week 16. Week 17 game between Eagles and Cowboys will decide NFC East title. NFC North Minnesota Vikings: clinched the NFC North Division in Week 15...

AFC Offense Quarterback: Starter--Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Reserves: Philip Rivers, San Diego; Tom Brady, New England Running Back: Starter--Chris Johnson, Tennessee Reserves: Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville; Ray Rice, Baltimore Fullback: Le'Ron McClain, Baltimore...

Friday Night: Chargers 42, Titans 17 SD: D. Sproles 5 Rush, 38 yds, 2 TDs TEN: C. Johnson 21 Rush, 142 yds, 1 TD Buccaneers 20, Saints 17 (OT) TB: Cadillac Williams 24 Rush, 129 yds, 1 TD NO: D. Brees 32-37, 258 yds, 1 TD Falcons 31, Bills 3 ATL: Matt Ryan 18-35, 250 yds, 3 TDs...

The Mountain Home Police Department continued to investigate a series of vehicle break-ins over the past several days on the city's north side near Legacy Park. Suspects broke into at least seven cars Sunday evening specifically targeting homes in the 500 and 600 blocks of East 17th North Street with additional thefts reported on North 3rd East and Haskett streets...