Stories from Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Millie D. Smith, 79, passed away at home on April 21, 2012, of congestive heart failure, surrounded by her family and friends who sang her home to Heaven. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Larry Edward Rose, 64, of Glenns Ferry passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012, at his home following an illness. A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012, in the Glenns Ferry Middle School Gym. Inurnment will follow at Glenn Rest Cemetery in Glenns Ferry...

Timothy F. Loomis, 58, was born March 25, 1954 in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Robert and Joan Loomis. Tim did many things in his life as his interests were wide and varied. Tim knew no stranger; everyone was a friend in waiting. Tim was a lifetime member of the United States Fencing Association, National Rifle Association, Disabled American Veterans and the Amateur Trapshooting Association...

Myrtle Lombard, 84, of Mountain Home passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012, at a Mountain Home care center. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

After two years of numerous challenges as the nation's strategic military posture continues to evolve, airmen at Mountain Home Air Force Base welcomed their new commander during a ceremony Friday morning. Col. Chris Short became the 53rd person to command the 366th Fighter Wing during the course of its nearly 60-year history...

Catherine Ferguson, center, is joined by Ray Chiarella and Brandon Hines during a recognition ceremony Monday evening. Mayor Tom Rist and city fire chief Phil Gridley recognized both men during this week's city council meeting for their efforts to save Ferguson after her family's home on North 14th East Street caught fire the morning of April 1...

In the weeks leading up to the May 15 primary election, the Mountain Home News will spotlight those running for local, state and federal office. Information on each candidate is based on questionnaires submitted by the newspaper staff to each individual...

New crossing signals, sidewalk and curb repairs and fresh paint highlighted a series of proposed initiatives aimed at making it safer for students to get to and from local area schools. Representatives with Idaho's Safe Routes to School team highlighted these recommendations during a recent briefing before the Mountain Home City Council...

A state law signed this month will soon make it illegal for drivers to use text devices while they're behind the wheel. Scheduled to take effect July 1, the amendments to state law signed by Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter makes Idaho the 37th state to enact a texting-while-driving ban...

Dear Editor, I am a Hacker Middle School Student. I would like to ask the community to donate to the aluminum drive. The aluminum drive is for the Ronald McDonald House. The aluminum drive will end May 4th. You may drop your donations off at Hacker Middle School or United Metal. United Metal will match pound for pound. We would appreciate your donation...