Stories from Wednesday, February 28, 2018

After a meeting with City Council on Monday, the Western Elmore County Recreation District held a special meeting on Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. to discuss the fate of Railroad Park. While Director Doug Meyer wasn't physically present, he was in attendance via phone...

On a brisk afternoon, with a weather warning in effect, the Mountain Home High School wrestlers head to Pocatello for the state wrestling tournament the weekend of Feb. 23. The team has been performing well this season, making them a formidable opponent at the state tournament...

Survivors, caregivers and supporters alike gathered on Feb. 24 at the Church of the Nazarene to announce the next Relay for Life season. This year's theme for the kick-off was "Come and join us as we 'hula' our way to a cancer-free paradise." 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...

"We are not always perfect, but we do care." This simple line from Carolyn Carter, a sergeant with the Elmore County Sheriff's Office, sums up the thought behind bringing autism awareness to the Mountain Home community. Autism is constantly evolving, and is one of the many beasts people need to be prepared for, from first responders to school teachers...