Stories from Thursday, August 1, 2013

A nearly $2.4 million grant request will increase Mountain Home's operating budget for the third straight year as city leaders outlined their $23.1 million budget proposal. A public hearing on the fiscal 2014 budget will begin at 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at the city council chambers on South 3rd East Street next to city hall...

Thomas Hutchings and Anomaly will take the stage Friday for the final performance of the summer Concert in the Park series. The free concert will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Aug. 2, at Carl Miller Park. Those attending are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to the event, which is jointly sponsored by the city parks and recreation department and the Mountain Home Arts Council...

The Mountain Home Royals' quest for a State Class A American Legion Baseball Tournament berth looked pretty good after they followed up their opening district tourney win with a victory over the Emmett Blue Devils, and was still within their grasp after suffering a loss to Mountain View...