Stories from Wednesday, April 8, 2020

On Tuesday, March 31, Idaho was rocked by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake that was felt in six neighboring states at 5:52 p.m. Located 45 miles of Challis and 73 miles north of Meridian, 19 miles northwest of Stanley, Idaho. As of Sunday, April 5, the region has experienced over 200 aftershocks including a 4.6 magnitude one that could be felt as far away as the Treasure Valley...

An Idaho Falls attorney has asked the Idaho Supreme Court to intervene on behalf of nine women being held in the Elmore County jail in unsanitary conditions during a nationwide coronavirus pandemic. The women are being held on pending charges for nonviolent offenses, or probation or parole violations. Due to the virus outbreak and a state-mandated stay-home order, court proceedings have been reduced and the women have been unable to get court hearings since their arrests...

On Friday, April 3, Mountain Home Mayor Rich Sykes held a question and answer segment on Facebook Live pertaining to the current Coronavirus Pandemic, Governor Brad Little's Stay-at-Home Order and the city's response. That segment caused a whirlwind of conversations throughout the community and later the region and even has some citizens calling for the recall of the mayor who began his second term in January. ...

As the COVID-19 virus has ramped up in Idaho, local businessman Chuck Ceccarelli has ramped up production of his own at his company In the Ditch Towing Products as he and his employees turned their attention and expertise to the crisis at hand and began producing what could potentially be lifesaving products...

Dear friends, These are indeed trying times for families and individuals as we work our way through what is unprecedented for our state and country. I want to encourage you to remain hopeful and optimistic. We can use this as a time to reconnect with our families near and far. A time to serve our neighbors and our community in creative ways as we continue to respect social distancing and practice recommended hygiene precautions...

Idaho can have the brightest future possible when we are inclusive and ensure that everyone has opportunities to contribute to the success of their community. Unfortunately, our state is moving away from these ideals. It is a dark day when the governor signs three discriminatory bills into law at once, as he did last week...

Epigmenia Domitila Orozco Belgara, age 93, of Mtn Home, passed away on April 4, 2020, at a local care center. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

Debra Jean Prysock age 66, of Mtn Home, passed away April 3, 2020 at a local care center. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

Stores Offer Curbside Pickup and Individual Shopping by Appointment Hoffman Estates, Ill. (April 7, 2020)