Stories from Friday, February 9, 2018

The Feb. 2 meeting of the Elmore County Commissioners saw department heads from various county departments stopping to touch base with commissioners. Things are running smoothly around the county and there were no pressing matters that needed attention.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 Talkin’ Tigers were victorious in their U-Bus-2-Us Speech Tournament last weekend as they defeated 21 other high schools. A total of 294 students from schools as far away as Spring Creek, NV attended, and the Talkin’ Tigers were able to pick up top honors. 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 Whistle Pig, a Southwestern Idaho literary journal published annually by the Mountain Home Arts Council, is now accepting writing and art submissions for its 10th volume, which will be published in Fall 2018. The journal seeks original short stories, poems, memoirs, personal musings, drama, song lyrics, and other short literary pieces; it also features a variety of visual art such as drawings, paintings, and photography.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 Man Wrestling Club has been a main stay of youth sports in Mountain Home for years. Though the club has a long track record and some of the athletes came into the season with several years experience, many more are brand new to the sport this year...

Many books will remain unread, as Barbara Ann Milligan passed away on Jan. 31 2018; two weeks shy of her 70th birthday. Born in Boise, Idaho on Feb. 17, 1948, Barbara was raised by her mother, Louise Carringer. Spending her childhood in Pocatello, Barbara was involved in many school activities, particularly writing and singing...