Stories from Wednesday, January 13, 2016

One runs the family's farm. The other manages a local business. On Saturday evening, Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce applauded their dedication to the community and the countless hours they spend in different volunteer roles by selecting them as the city's man and woman of the year...

by Tim Bondy Mountain Home News The Western Elmore County Recreation District appointed a new director, a long-time board member resigned her post and the on-again, off-again contract to build a community recreation center in Mountain Home was suspended again during a meeting Monday evening...

With a rap of the gavel, Mountain Home's new mayor officially assumed his role as the city's leader during a meeting Monday. Raising his right hand that evening, Rich Sykes was officially sworn in as the city's mayor as people packed into the Mountain Home Elks Lodge to witness the ceremony...

Shawn A. Martinez and Amanda L. Anderson of Mountain Home have announced their marriage plans. The ceremony is scheduled for Jan. 30, 2016, at the Church of the Nazarene in Mountain Home. Leading the bride down the aisle will be her father, Don Anderson. The couple will reside in Mountain Home with their children...

Dear editor, "Once upon a midnight dreary while I pondered weak and weary"... a thought emerged. No! An eruption of recognition exploded. And I am compelled to say... Dear committee members. Dear classmates. Dear Tigers, I wish to convey to you my deepest appreciation for all the work you have done in putting together, last June, the reunion of Mountain Home High School's classes of the 1960s. You people are Rock Stars...

Dear editor, The Board and the Members of the Mountain Home Senior Center wish to sincerely thank the individuals and businesses who generously contributed to their fundraising Christmas Raffle and Meals On Wheels gifts. It is greatly appreciated. -- Ramona Yrazabal,...

Dear editor, The Service Extension for The Salvation Army of Mountain Home would like to thank the people and businesses of the Mountain Home area for their generous donations and the volunteers from the Mountain Home Air Force base, including officers, enlisted personnel and families as well as civilians who spent their time to "Man a Kettle" through the 2015 Christmas Season...

A state lawmaker representing Mountain Home and surrounding communities entered a plea of not guilty to a fish and game violation during his arraignment in district court Wednesday morning. Pete Nielsen was charged with a single count of unlawfully possessing a spike elk with an anterless tag...