Stories from Wednesday, May 25, 2022

The Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision that occurred on 05/21/2022 at 5:18 P.M. in Elmore County. A 36-year-old male from Mountain Home, was driving a 2007 Pontiac G6 southbound on SH51. A juvenile from Mountain Home, was driving a 2000 Honda Accord eastbound on Old Grandview Highway. ...

The tradition of wearing a poppy dates back to 1920 when it became the memorial flower of The American Legion Family. The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed by those who fought and those who continue to fight for our country following World War I. It was popularized by the publication of wartime poem" In Flanders Field " written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae while serving on the front line of World War I,...

American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony Mountain Home Cemetery 11 a.m. Service Pine Cemetery 3 p.m. Service

On Sunday, June 5th, 2022, the 12th Annual Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride will be coming to Mountain Home. This is a benefit motorcycle ride that is in honor of all past and present members of the military. The proceeds from this ride will benefit Operation Warmheart and the Idaho National Guard Family Support Fund and Phantom Fury...

The Mountain Home Community would like to send a big congratulations to Montana Web (MHHS Band Instructor) on this achievement. We are proud of you! Thank you for representing our school and all that you do.

5.20.22 - Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.6% in April, down from March’s rate of 2.7%. April’s rate marks the third consecutive month of historic lows since record keeping began in 1976. The number of Idahoans employed or looking for work grew by 4,770 people (0.5%) to 937,023. Labor force participation increased by one-tenth of a percent between March and April to 62.1%. Idaho’s peak participation rate reached 71.4% in September 1998...

The Mountain Home FFA Chapter took 13 members to the Treasure Valley Livestock Evaluation event at Canyon County Fair Grounds on May 2nd. Teams from all over Idaho were invited. These students judged steers, lambs, goats, and pigs. With the BVD highest individuals being Rosa Mendiola from Kuna taking 1st, Jadelyn Mecham from Kuna taking 2nd, and Izzak Krohn from our Mountain Home chapter taking 3rd. ...

Volunteers are now walking the streets of Mountain Home in the evening to collect funds for the city’s yearly fireworks show, which will begin at dusk July 4 at the Desert Canyon Golf Course. Members of our Fire Department host the show.

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5.19.22 - Avian influenza is infecting birds across Idaho, and Idaho Fish and Game is aware of numerous cases of wild bird die-offs. Unfortunately, the disease will have to run its course in most instances, and Fish and Game personnel cannot respond to all cases of infected wild birds...

America's Drive-In once again supports local public schools across the country by donating $1.5 million for learning supplies OKLAHOMA CITY (May 23, 2022) - This month, SONIC® Drive-In donated $1.5 million to help fund local education needs through DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers...

After the executive session for indigent applications, the first action item was the review of the budget and upcoming events for the American Legion. The Commissioners present were Board President Crystal Rodgers and Bud Corbus. Sandy Castellano handed the commissioners their budget to review and talked about the 4th Annual Golf Tournament on June 17th. Proceeds benefit, Veterans Assistance Programs, American Legion Children & Youth Activities and Mountain Home Junior Golf Program...

Margaret Louise Wooley, age 93, of Mountain Home, passed away on May 23, 2022, at a local care center. A graveside service will be held at 10:45 AM, on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...