Stories from Wednesday, April 9, 2014

The shortstop for Mountain Home High School's baseball team took home more than $500 in scholarship money while earning the title of Mr. MHHS during an award presentation last week. The high school's Business Professionals of America presented its 9th Annual Mr. MHHS Pageant title to Danny Brescia -- one of eight students vying for the honor during the April 2 event...

A gift of generosity is turning into a community effort aimed at helping wounded military members across the country. Tech. Sgt. Eric Tautfest, an F-15E crew chief at Mountain Home Air Force Base, admits he started the effort quite by chance. It started while he shopped for groceries at Paul's Market last Tuesday. Standing in the middle of the aisle looking for dinner fixings, he was approached by an older woman who said, "excuse me."...

Ruth Fern Knickerbocker, 86, of Mountain Home, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014, at a local care center. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home.

Clara B. Morris, 62, of Bruneau, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at a Boise hospital. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2014, at the American Legion Hall in Bruneau. Cremation was under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home...