Stories from Friday, November 24, 2017

On Nov. 18 a free suicide prevention training course was held at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Mountain Home. Fifteen people showed up for the half day safeTALK training programgeared to quickly teach individuals 15-years-old and up, how to help someone who's life is in crisis. 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 the morning of Nov. 17 county department heads gathered in the Elmore County Courthouse for the last County Commissioners meeting of November. 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...

Once again, the Mountain Home High School Talkin’ Tigers turned in another strong effort at the Gate City Speech and Debate Tournament November 10-11 in Pocatello. Of the 16 Talkin’ Tigers that attended the tournament, 11 came home with trophies headed by a victory in Novice Public Forum Debate by freshmen Miya Ingram and Nohora Navarro-Chang. ...

On Dec. 4, Treasure Valley Hospice will host a “From Darkness to Light” remembrance ceremony at the Elks Lodge for those that have recently had a loved one pass. This will be a simple, yet elegant ceremony with cocoa, personalized ornaments, tree lighting and a lighted balloon release. 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...