Stories from Monday, July 28, 2014

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have now been expanded to include state protected and BLM managed lands within portions of Elmore County. The new restrictions include all BLM and state managed lands within Elmore county that lies south of interstate 84, as well as all of Ada, Canyon, Payette and Washington counties...

Do you know an everyday citizen who is devoted to their community or has done something amazing for someone else? If so, he or she could have the opportunity to fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base will host Gunfighter Skies 2014 Sept. 20 and 21. The free open house will feature the Thunderbirds and they are offering the possibility for a "Hometown Hero" to fly with them prior to the show, either Sept. 18 or 19...

Martha Louise Restarski, 84, of Mountain Home, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., on Friday, Aug.1, at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home...