Stories from Wednesday, October 6, 2010

"Don't nobody move!" The pair of desperados made their move just as the passenger wagon stopped at the local street corner. Firing their six-shooters overhead, their intent to rob the men and women of their money and jewelry seemed all too clear. With the sheriff nowhere in sight, the robbery abruptly ended as a pair of women drew their concealed pistols and took aim. One of the men hollered in agony as the warning shot appeared to graze his leg...

A proposed water rate hike for residences and businesses in Mountain Home met with unanimous approval during a city council meeting Sept. 27. The revised ordinance includes a 25 percent increase on monthly water usage bills, including a $4 increase to the basic rate that brings the minimum payment to $15.60 per customer...

The annual fire department open house will be held this Thursday, Oct. 7. The event, which takes place each year during national Fire Prevention Week, features rides for children on the fire trucks. Rides and other activities begin at 5:30 p.m. and last until 8:15 p.m...

Lucille Arkoosh Wilson, 92, of Hammett, passed away peacefully on Thursday Sept. 30, 2010, at her home, while surrounded by family and close friends. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, at Our Lady of Limerick Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, Oct. ...

Following Tuesday's deadline to submit write-in candidates for November's general election, county officials continue to accept voter registrations and absentee ballot requests for the upcoming vote. Citizens have until 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, to register for the general election and to submit requests for mail-in ballots. After that date, those still wanting to participate in this election must vote in person using an absentee ballot...

September 22 • 03:23 Abandoned Vehicle, Hwy 30• 08:59 Domestic, MH• 09:50 Traffic, I-84 WB MM123• 11:18 VIN Inspection, N18E• 13:44 Motorist Assist, Bypass Rd• 14:03 Motorist Assist, Hwy 20 MM102• 14:28 Hazard, I-84 WB MM110• 15:39 Theft, Wilson Cir• 15:50 Welfare, Ditto Crk Rd• 16:18 Vehicle Stop, Canyon Crk/Hwy 30• 16:19 Vehicle Stop, American Legion Blvd• 17:14 Animal, MH• 18:23 Collision Unknown, I-84 Exit 129• 18:56 Animal, Hwy 20 MM102• 20:25 Vehicle Stop, Bypass Rd. ...