Stories from Wednesday, June 8, 2011

The Mountain Home News tracks the price of gas locally so readers can monitor these changes. All figures are those stated on the indicated service station's reader boards, and special discounts available at some individual stations are not included in these listed prices...

The procession of motorcycles stretched along the interstate for nearly eight miles as the riders made their way toward Mountain Home. They had come together for a common purpose ­-- to show their appreciation for those who serve their nation. On Sunday afternoon, the city of Mountain Home welcomed this record number of motorcycle riders, who made the trek from Boise for this year's Patriot Thunder event...

Dear editor: As President of the Mountain Home High School Class of 2011 Senior Celebration Committee, I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the businesses, individuals and volunteers who made this years Senior Celebration a HUGE success. We chose to go in a new and different direction and try something that had never been done before...

This iris hybrid was named after my Great Grandmother Cleona Swenson. Photo description: Cleona Iris

On a split vote May 31, the Elmore County Board of Commissioners cleared the final hurdle that could pave the way to approving a major urban construction project in the county. Last week's vote focused solely on the Mayfield Townsite Planned Community -- a 5,375 acre development that would add another 37,000 people to the county...