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Feeding the needy
(Local News ~ 05/17/12)
From left, Francene and Gary Payne help Dan Keen from the Mountain Home Post Office load donated food into a trailer during the U.S. Post Office's 20th Annual Letter Carriers Food Drive across America event on Saturday. Local postal workers collected 9,015 pounds of canned goods and non-perishable food during this year's effort -- more than 1,000 pounds compared to last year's figures...
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Public hearing set on adult-oriented business ordinance
(Local News ~ 05/17/12)
Following weeks of debate, city officials will hold a special hearing this week regarding proposed changes to local ordinance regarding adult-oriented businesses in Mountain Home. Scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the city council chambers, the hearing follows a recent request to open an adult lingerie and novelty store in city limits...
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McKenna graduation set
(Local News ~ 05/17/12)
Finishing its third full year at its new campus, Richard McKenna Charter High School celebrates the graduation of 18 students during a ceremony Saturday morning. The commencement begins at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 950 North 7th East Street...
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Preparing for 'Poppy season'
(Local News ~ 05/17/12)
Mayor Tom Rist buys a handful of poppies from Kathy Wuduka with American Legion Post 26 Auxiliary as unit president Ginger de la Motte and Carol Oalton participate in the presentation event last week. During the meeting, the mayor signed a proclamation declaring Saturday as Poppy Day in Mountain Home...
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Organizers outline plans for annual skate and bike event
(Local News ~ 05/17/12)
Skateboard enthusiasts across southern Idaho will gather in Mountain Home next month to showcase their talents during an event that encourages friendly competition and the spirit of self expression. Registration for the third annual Open Soar ends at 11 a.m. June 16 with the first events scheduled to follow at noon at Richard Aguirre Park...
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Boosting the Tigers' spirit
(Local News ~ 05/17/12)
Coaches and players with Mountain Home High School's varsity football team launch a new tradition Saturday afternoon as they begin to push the "Tiger Bug" down Airbase Road as part of a fundraiser. The first-ever car push started at De Meyer Furniture with athletes pushing the vehicle to the Mountain Home Auto Ranch on the city's north side with the city police and fire departments leading the way...
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Tigers lose to Skyview
(High School Sports ~ 05/17/12)
The Mountain Home Tigers saw their baseball season end last Wednesday as they lost to Skyview in the third place game of the District III 4A baseball tournament. Earlier in the week, the Tigers lost to Bishop Kelly and beat Caldwell. Bishop Kelly 10,...
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Lady Tigers' title quest ends
(High School Sports ~ 05/17/12)
The Mountain Home Lady Tigers opened the District III 4A softball tournament with a win over Bishop Kelly but then lost to Kuna and Emmett to exit the tourney. Mountain Home 3, Bishop Kelly 1 The Mountain Home Lady Tigers won their third straight game last Monday as they opened the district tourney with a 3-1 win over Bishop Kelly...
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Teen golfer qualifies for state
(High School Sports ~ 05/17/12)
The Mountain Home Tiger boys golf team placed sixth at last week's District III 4A golf tournament. The sixth-place effort kept them from qualifying for state as a team, but Brent Sexauer qualified for the yearly event. Columbia won the boys district tournament, shooting a 305 team score, besting Bishop Kelly by four strokes. ...
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