Stories from Thursday, October 15, 2015

Mankind will launch its first manned mission to Mars within the next 25 years, and the ones that will make the trip are those currently in school, according to a NASA astronaut as he met with students in Mountain Home on Friday. Dr. Steven Swanson shared his experiences of flying to space during a visit to four local area schools arranged by Boise State University...

Three teams saw wins while others faced losses as Mountain Home Optimist Football's fall season finished its sixth week on Saturday. Inventive Products of Mountain Home lost to South Blue Lonestar Nampa, 14-40, as the 12 year olds competed in the senior division...

Samuel O. Stackle, beloved husband, father, poppa and brother, passed away to be with our Lord on Oct. 15, 2015, at his home in Mountain Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at One Love Christian Church in Boise. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.