Stories from Wednesday, November 1, 2017

On Oct. 27 the community celebrated Halloween with a trunk or treat at Carl Miller Park. For 30 years families of Mountain Home have joined Parks and Recreation at the gymnasium in Hacker Middle School for the annual Halloween Carnival on Oct. 31. This year the city decided to go a different direction. 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...

City Councilmen came together the evening of Oct. 27 to discuss downtown revitalization plans along with other economic development issues. 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...

Halloween celebrations continued as community members gathered in Railroad Park the afternoon of Oct. 28 for the annual Fall Harvest celebration. 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...

As November begins, elections roll around and it's time for all of us to head to the polling stations. This is such an important time for the community because you, as a voter, are able to inflict real change. You have the power to do that, and I encourage you to take advantage of that...

Dear Editor, On Nov. 7, the Mountain Home Public Library will have a levy request on the ballot. While there is no good time to ask voters for additional funds, the Library is at a crossroads. In 2005, voters approved a bond to double the size of the existing library building. That approval made a significant difference in the way the Library provided services to the community...

Richard Lee Wilson, 70, of Mountain Home, passed away on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at his home. No services will be held. Cremation is under the card of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.

Mayor Rich Sykes (seated) signed a proclamation in connection with Veteran's Day.

Clayton Dean Colthorp, 83, of Mountain Home, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, at Country Living Care Center, in Mountain Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at the First Congregational Church, located at 515 E. 15th North, in Mtn Home. Cremation is under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mtn Home...

In the evening hours, of Oct. 29, Elmore County Deputies responded to a report of overdue hunters that were camped in the Atlanta / Middle Fork road area. Upon arrival Deputies located the camp site. The search concluded when Deputies located one adult and one juvenile that were found deceased from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning. No foul play is suspected at this time. The names of the victims will not be released, out of respect and privacy for the family...