Stories from Friday, September 29, 2017

The Mountain Home High School celebrated homecoming last week. There were many different activities throughout the week including a different dress up theme every day. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

On Sept. 15, the County Commissioners met at the court house. One of the first items of the day was the announcement that the Mountain Home Country Music Festival will be returning in 2018. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

The Mountain Home High School Talkin’ Tigers Speech and Debate team will be the first school ever to represent Idaho in the prestigious Jack Howe Memorial Speech and Debate Tournament at California State University at Long Beach Sept. 30 through Oct. 1. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

About 50 years ago, a 10-year-old girl gathered pieces of fabric and turned it into the first outfit she ever made for herself - a dress. As simple as that moment may seem, that day sparked a fascination within her, and thus her journey began. Pat Smith may not have lived in Mountain Home her whole life, but she and her band of quilters give back to the community every chance they get...

The Mountain Home High School Cross Country team traveled to Eagle Island State Park on Sept. 23 to compete in the Bob Firman Invitational. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

Mathew Lee Garlock, 63, of Mountain Home, passed away quietly at his home on Sept. 14, 2017. No services will be held per his request, however, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home...

To afford a kitchen remodel, members of the Mountain Home community have been participating in a fundraising contest for the Mountain Home Senior Center, the winners of which received pies in the face. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...