Stories from Friday, March 11, 2016

The Mountain Home Public Library was one of eight across the state that joined an effort seeking to push the boundaries of science, technology, engineering and math through a program geared for people of all ages. Hosted by the Idaho Commission for Libraries, the "Make It at the Library" effort uses a hands-on approach to teach these lessons using a process known as "makerspace."...

Ten students from Mountain Home High School will put their athletic, academic and personal skills to the test during a yearly event March 18. The 14th Annual Mr. MHHS Pageant begins at 6 p.m. that day in Lloyd Schiller Gymnasium with tickets available at the door...

The Mountain Home Tigers varsity baseball team started its spring season as they took on Wood River Saturday at Eastside Park in Mountain Home. The Tigers varsity and junior varsity baseball and softball teams took on Emmett, Borah and Bishop Kelly high schools during a jamboree that day. The boys varsity baseball team hosts Vallivue for its season opener. Game time is 5 p.m...

Charles E. Smith, age 86 of Mountain Home, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at St. Luke's in Boise. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.

Aircrews at Mountain Home Air Force Base will conduct nighttime flight training starting Monday as part of a scheduled training exercise. The 389th Fighter Squadron and 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will conduct a 72-hour sortie surge with F-15E Strike Eagles at the base flying from 8 a.m. to midnight and again from midnight to 3 a.m. through Thursday, March 17...