Stories from Thursday, June 2, 2011

The Mountain Home Royals open the 2011 American Legion baseball season this week. Former Mountain Home Tiger and Royals player Alex Hoffman takes over as head coach of the Royals. Hoffman will be assisted by former players Brent Young and Ricky Baker...

Despite concerns over the regional outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus, the Elmore County Equine Incentive Show will go on as scheduled. The event will be held Saturday, June 4, beginning at 9 a.m. at Optimist Park 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...

Edward Manuel Bastida, 95, of Mountain Home, passed away on May 30, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, June 6, at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home...

Hugh John Crandall, 74, of Mountain Home, passed away on May 30, 2011, at a local hospital. Services will be held on Friday, June 3, at the Bible Baptist Church, 1555 American Legion Blvd., with a viewing from 9:15 a.m. until the 10:30 a.m. funeral service. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...