Stories from Wednesday, August 7, 2019

The Urban Renewal Agency is a tax funded non-political agency mandated to resolve slum and blight and to promote economic development in the downtown core of Mountain Home. The agency was formed when Marathon Cheese came to town. As the company grew the tax base became higher giving the URA a positive cash flow. ...

On July 31, Donald Schultz appeared for a second arraignment before Judge David Epis for additional charges that were filed prior to his initial preliminary hearing that was scheduled for July 24, 2019. The amended complaint added five felony Grand Theft charges to the original seven charges which included the Murder II charge. All five charges were in reference to firearms, each identified by make and model. Schultz is facing a total of 12 felony charges...

There are so many competing priorities for new parents which result in the necessity to navigate a steep learning curve immediately. From the minute that bundle of joy arrives at home, one of the chief concerns is how to ensure their child has the best possible start in every area possible: emotionally, spiritually, and educationally. ...

Edward & Pauline Washik celebrated 65 years of marriage on July 24, 2019. They married July 24, 1954 in Johnson City, NY. Ed completed 20 years in the Air Force and they retired in Mtn. Home, ID in 1971. They have 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren...

The Backpacl Bridge is beginning to get lists from teachers needing supplies for class projects. Following is a list of items they are currently seeking donations of. Let’s help start this school year off right and help get the teachers in our district the supplies they need!...