Stories from Wednesday, January 15, 2020

This week we wrap up our yearly “Year in Review” with July through December. The community had plenty to celebrate with the building of Hacker Middle School’s first playground, the ground breaking for the Downtown Revitalization Project and the opening of Elmore County’s first safehouse to house victims of domestic violence...

Dear Editor, Amy Alexander’s article on January 8th, titled “New Resolution creates discontent amongst County Employees” was excellent, very well written and compelling news. As usual, Mountain Home News presents the good, the bad and the reality of life in Elmore County...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ Idaho state health officials say at least two children have died of influenza-related causes recently and a third child's death is under investigation because it appears to be flu-related. Officials with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced the deaths Friday, saying they are unusual because most influenza-related deaths occur among older adults...

BOISE, Idaho--In September 2019, the Idaho Lottery, along with the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL), implemented the Bucks for Books initiative to benefit elementary school libraries throughout Idaho. The Lottery's VIP members were invited to donate their points to the program, with 200 points equaling one new library book. ...

Lowell Leroy “Lee” Reynolds, age 77, of Mountain Home, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 11, 2020. A Celebration of Lee’s life will be held at 2:00PM, on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Adrian’s Club, located at 240 S. Main, in Mtn Home. Cremation was under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...