Stories from Friday, September 20, 2013

A local man entered a not-guilty plea in connection with a felony child abuse case during his arraignment in district court on Monday. Joshua T. Nelson, 24, was arrested by Mountain Home police July 1 after he allegedly inflicted injuries on an 11-month-old child...

More than 70 people gathered at a town hall meeting last week for an update on an ongoing effort to build a community recreation center here. Hosted by the Treasure Valley YMCA and Western Elmore County Recreation District, the meeting Sept. 9 outlined what work remains before construction can start on the 33,000 square foot facility. If built, the YMCA and recreation district would manage this recreation complex, located on South 18th East Street across from Mountain Home Junior High School...

The Mountain Home Tigers came away with a tie and a loss last week in conference boys soccer. The Tigers lost at home to Skyview, but bounced back to beat Emmett at Emmett. Skyview 3, Mountain Home 1 The Tigers got a physical battle from Skyview last Tuesday at Eastside Park, losing to the Hawks 3-1...

Cricket reaches for a dog biscuit from owner Brenda Schwarze during a community dog show held Saturday at Legacy Park. Dozens of dog owners gathered at the park pavilion in hopes of earning various prizes during this year's competition. Cricket went on to win top honors in the snack catcher category with a second-place award in the best trick event...

Lottye Carolyn Montrose, 89, died on Sept. 14, 2013, at Avamere Care Center in Boise, from natural causes. She was born March 12, 1924, in McKenzie, Tenn. However, she always said her life didn't begin until she met Owen, the love of her life. They met in Washington, D.C., while they were serving in the Navy. ...

Virginia M. Bowman, 76, of Mountain Home, passed away at her home on Sept. 19, 2013. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.