Stories from Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Mountain Home High School Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair program was awarded $46,813,21 in grants, while Rimrock Jr-Sr High School Ag Welding program was awarded $59,200.00 The grants are part of Governor Littles “Leading Idaho” initiative...

Shanada Pendleton of Keller Williams Realty Southwest Idaho had her Ribbon Cutting for her new place of business on Friday October 14th 2022. She was presented with her Mountain Home Chamber Business Member plaque and surrounded by friends and other business owners along with chamber and city representative as the ribbon flew and made it official. ...

10.12.22 - Mountain Home, ID - Rusty barbed wire fence lay on the ground for miles. No one is certain when the fences were put up or when they fell down, but it can pose a hazard to livestock, wildlife and those who recreate on endowment land. Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) with the help of volunteers is getting it cleaned up...

Idahoans can now determine their tax credit and shop for a plan within minutes. BOISE, Idaho – Open Enrollment for health insurance in Idaho started October 15. Idahoans can enroll in 2023 medical and dental coverage through Your Health Idaho, the state’s health insurance exchange. ...

Idaho – Tom Bennick, (d. 2021) Papermaker, and Teaching Artist from Mountain Home was awarded the 2022 Governor’s Award in the Arts after having been selected Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little.

Two of the nation's largest grocers have agreed to merge in a deal they say would help them better compete with Walmart, Amazon and other major companies that have stepped into the grocery business. Kroger on Friday bid $20 billion for Albertsons, or $34.10 per share. Kroger will also assume $4.7 billion of Albertsons' debt...

When the Elmore County Prosecutor Daniel Page announced his resignation, the process that ensures his seat remains filled soon began. The County Prosecutor is an elected position, the Republican Central Committee took on the responsibility of selecting a limited number of applicants deemed fit to take over the position. Following this, the committee is tasked with delivering their selections to the Elmore County Commissioners...

In 1997, the Cooperstown Hall of Fame honored the Acerra family, an all-Italian, 12-brother semi-pro team that played .700 winning baseball from 1938 to 1952. Between 1860 and 1940, 29 baseball teams were made up entirely of brothers; the Acerras played longer than any other...

October 13, 2022 - Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month starting in January...

Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence. There is NO “typical victim.” Victims of domestic violence comes from all walks of life, varying age groups, all backgrounds, all communities, all education levels, all economic levels, all cultures, all ethnicity, all religions, all abilities, and all lifestyles...

The varsity swim teams will be starting district action on Saturday, Oct. 22nd.

The varsity cross country teams will be starting district action on Wednesday, Oct. 19th.

The Varsity Volleyball team was defeated by Jerome on Saturday, Oct. 15. This was the district play-in game, which unfortunately means that the team’s season is over. The Lady Tigers fought hard, did a great job, and represented Mountain Home High School very well...

The Varsity Boys Soccer Team was defeated by Canyon Ridge on Friday, Oct 14, 2-2 regulation, then PK overtime 5-4. To say the least this was a match of two very good teams who were evenly matched. Our players fought hard and did a great job! We are proud of you!!!...