Stories from Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Dear editor: Congratulations to the people of the Mountain Home School District! By passing the recent two-year maintenance and operation levy, you have shown your commitment to the children of this community and the high value you place on education...

Dear editor: Every Wednesday I wait for my Mountain Home paper to come. I read my paper and as I do I can cuss out our city council. But this Wednesday, I can't. For I can't understand our city courts. On Section A, Page 5, you have a man that commits child abuse. The baby is 11 months old. The man receives seven years probation. But he said he didn't know what he was doing...

Dear editor: Your editorial blamed apathy for the lack of candidates for our local offices. What looks like apathy may be something else. How about angst or anger or disgust or distrust? Here are some other colorful words that come to mind -- disingenuous and disenfranchised...

Revisions to a city ordinance that would've allowed people to own more dogs and cats was put on hold after the city council voted against the proposed changes. On a unanimous vote, a third reading of the ordinance failed to pass during Monday's city council meeting...

A former Mountain Home High School wrestling all-star is set to earn a spot in the national spotlight when he competes on Saturday. Johnny Nunez, who finished his senior year of high school with a flawless 48-0 record and a state title, is setting his sights on extending his professional career as a mixed martial artist...

Joann Pederson, 88, of Mountain Home, passed away on March 25, 2014, at a Mountain Home care center. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home.