Stories from Thursday, April 18, 2019

We are currently doing research to bring you a history piece about the Camp Wilson Barbecue which began in 1947. However, with the weekend quickly approaching we wanted to remind everyone that the event is right around the corner. The barbecue is “good family fun” which began as a way to feed boy scout troops that were there for three days of camping and competitions. ...

It is that time of the year when our weather starts to warm up and Elmore County residences should start preparing for possible flooding. In preparation, should a flooding event occur, the Elmore County Emergency Manager working with Mountain Home Public Works, Pine Featherville EMS, Oasis Fire Dept. Glenns Ferry Fire Dept. and the Sheriff’s Office. have coordinated the staging of sand and sandbags at different locations...

The District 5 High School rodeo season kicks off this Friday, April 19 and Saturday April 20. The season starts with a two day event at the Glenns Ferry Fair and Rodeo Grounds. The rodeo begins at 7 p.m. on Friday night and at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Glenns Ferry rodeo is being hosted by the Mountain Home High School Rodeo team and will have a concession stand manned by the Mountain Home FFA Chapter...

The ELmore County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday it is connecting its officers to FirstNet, making it Idaho's largest law enforcement agency to join the new nationwide communications platform just for public safety. FirstNet is designed to improve communications across public safety entities nationwide, allowing first responders to easily and quickly communicate with one another during everyday situations, big events or emergencies. ...

Santos Curiel Nerey, age 53, of Mountain Home, passed away on April 17, 2019, in Boise. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.