Stories from Wednesday, January 25, 2017

The Mountain Home News invites readers across Elmore County to be part of the 2017 visitor's guide by submitting their personal photos for the annual publication. The newspaper staff is specifically looking for current high-resolution photos of people participating in recreational activities and yearly community events as well as scenic images of popular attractions and tourist destinations in the local area...

The annual chamber of commerce banquet saw the swearing in of a new chamber president, the creation of a new award and a few recipients brought to tears by the appreciation of their peers. The annual dinner is a reflection of the events and achievements of the past year...

Dear editor, This is a short response to Alan Gregory's letter to the editor (Jan. 18 Mountain Home News). I wouldn't get too upset about soda pop signs outside of a school, Mr. Gregory. Did you read my letter as well, that was printed next to yours? During occasional visits with grand kids, I hear things that they have obviously picked up in school which are clearly not a part of the old "3 R's."...

After falling to Middleton three days earlier, the Lady Tigers of Mountain Home High School shattered a school record as they beat the Vallivue Lady Falcons on Jan. 17. Mountain Home started the game with a share of troubles with starter Jacey Carr out for probably the rest of the season with a broken ankle...

Following their appearance at a local basketball competition earlier this month, two Mountain Home students took top honors at this year's district-level event on Saturday. Sean Jackson from Hacker Middle School and Regan McDaniel with Mountain Home Junior High School were among six students from the local area that put their basketball sharpshooting skills to the test as they competed at the event in Boise...

Richard LeRoy Mecham, 101, of Shelley, Idaho passed away Jan. 23, 2017 of complications from a recent fall at his home. Rich was born in Park Valley, Utah on Mar. 7, 1915 to John Hyrum & Annie Miller Mecham. He attended school there and grew up in Park Valley...

--UPDATE-- The Idaho Supreme Court Data Repository had not been updated yesterday at press time. Court documents filed at the Elmore County Court House state a motion to dismiss was granted to the prosecution as of Jan. 24. The victim was unable to be located to serve as a witness. Due to the uncooperative nature of the witness the prosecutor's office asked for a dismissal of the felony mayhem charge.