Stories from Friday, May 10, 2019

Bob Love is a native of Mountain Home, who grew up with the stories of Peg Leg Annie. Love had an uncle who knew Annie personally and had been fascinated by her story for years. After spending the past ten years researching her he put her story down in a book. ...

MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho, – The Mountain Home Urban Renewal Agency arrived at two crucial decisions during its April 30 meeting guaranteed to change the face of the city’s downtown district for the better. As part of its continued partnership with the City of Mountain Home and in pursuit of the URA mission “to promote sustainable economic development and community enhancements through partnerships and public/private investment within the Urban Renewal Area,” agency commissioners voted to move forward with the Hub Plaza project and to increase the URA’s support of Phase I of the City’s Downtown Revitalization project by $300,000.. ...

Rugby isn't just growing in Mountain Home, it's growing throughout the state with teams popping up everywhere. On May 11, the best of those teams will be descending on Mountain Home. Rugby Idaho will be holding all of their state championships at Legacy Park this year. ...

Helping those who struggle with hunger in Idaho communities is as easy as placing some non-perishable food in a bag and leaving it next to your mailbox prior to mail delivery on Saturday, May 11. Carriers and volunteers will collect the food and deliver it to local food banks and pantries...

Stephen Ralph Polley, age 66, of Mountain Home, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.