Stories from Wednesday, December 5, 2012

The sound of blaring sirens filled the air as the procession of vehicles made their way through the streets of Mountain Home. Fire trucks led the way with police cruisers, sheriff's squad cars and other emergency vehicles following close behind. It took several minutes for the vehicles to make their way across town. There wasn't a need to hurry since it wasn't an emergency...

Samuel Nielson was captivated by the lighted display strategically placed in the foyer of the church. As the glow of the lights illuminated the toddler's face, his natural curiosity got the better of him as he reached out to touch the wooden structure...

Long-standing traditions and new ideas will return to Mountain Home this week as the city's chamber of commerce presents its annual Christmas Parade of Lights. Scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Friday next to the Fire Station 1, the parade will mark the first "official" appearance of Santa Claus in Mountain Home...