Stories from Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The MHHS girls cross country team braved a cool morning as they headed to Lewiston Friday, Oct. 26 to compete in the state cross country meet on Saturday. The state meet was held at LCSC Course/Lewiston Orchards.

State Cross Country took place in Lewiston Idaho on Saturday. Our girls team took 12th place overall and many of our girls ran their season best times. Julia Gilbert took 14th place overall with a time of 18.50.88 and now holds the school record!!!! A very nice showing for our cross-country team, congratulations we are proud of you!...

The Mountain Home News would like to thank the following advertisers for partnering with them on the Fire Department Safety Tips and highlighting some of our local firefighters in the Oct 12th edition. The Mountain Home News in turn made a donation and presented the check to Chief Moore for the Burn-Out Fund in theirs and our name. ...

10.28.22 - Boise, Idaho – Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney launched a new web portal today, providing Idahoans with a means to report election based misinformation. The site (https://sos.idaho.gov/elections-division/election-misinformation-reporting/) encourages Idaho voters to be aware of election misinformation, and to report anything on social media that appears inaccurate or misleading...

(NAPSI)—Have you heard the saying, “Movement is medicine?” Countless studies have shown that physical activity can help reduce the risks of serious health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, back and neck pain, some types of cancer, and even falls. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults aged 65 and older participate in 150 minutes of physical activity a week. This includes aerobic, strength, and balance activities...

The US Senate passed a bill allowing permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST) in all US states but it is still not signed into law. The Sunshine Protection Act of 2021 is not in effect yet. It is still waiting for approval from the House of Representatives...

In almost all of the state's elk zones, there is a possibility that elk hunters could encounter a moose while out in the field Know your target That’s one of the first rules taught in hunter education curriculums in every state. Yet, every year, a small percentage of hunters ignore this principal — or possess very poor observation skills — and down an unintended big gam animal...

10.31.22 - Mountain Home, ID. - Let us introduce you to interim Chief Jon Thompson of the Mountain Home Police Department. Mayor Rich Sykes made the announcement Monday afternoon in front of the Mountain Home Police Department with PD officers as well as city staff and friends. Mayor Sykes stated that as long as City Council approves “he will be the guy” officially sworn in at the next council meeting scheduled for November 14th...

The Idaho State Board of Education today learned that the number of vacant teacher openings statewide are about a tenth of what they were last spring but that the majority of vacancies that continue to exist are in hard to fill positions such as Special Education, Math and Science. School Districts have filled many positions through emergency certifications, using paraprofessionals and others to fill vacancies...

As the number of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases steadily climbs across the country, it becomes increasingly important to educate ourselves on the virus and how to prevent it. Below is a quick breakdown of the “need-to-knows” of RSV. According the the CDC, RSV is a “...common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms”. ...

Keeping Safety High When the Temperature is Low As we approach late fall and another icy and snowy Idaho winter, it is vital that we do our part to keep ourselves, our neighbors, and our loved ones safe while on the roads. These are some of our top tips for safe winter driving:...

Boise, Idaho--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) presented the Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award to Hayley Slaughter on Monday, October 31, 2022, at 2:00 PM in Carl Miller Park, Mountain Home, Idaho.

State Cross Country took place in Lewiston Idaho on Saturday. Our girls team took 12th place overall and many of our girls ran their season best times. Julia Gilbert took 14th place overall with a time of 18.50.88 and now holds the school record!!!! A very nice showing for our cross-country team, congratulations we are proud of you!...

The MHHS girls cross country team braved a cool morning as they headed to Lewiston Friday, Oct. 26 to compete in the state cross country meet on Saturday. The state meet was held at LCSC Course/Lewiston Orchards.

The County Commissioners met on Friday the 21st to tackle a lengthy list of action items. The meeting began with Mountain Home News Publisher, Brenda Fincher, addressing the Commissioners regarding their denial of a MOU with the University of Idaho. ...

The Mayor and members of the City Council met on Monday night in the Council Chambers for October’s last City Council Meeting. The meeting began with the usual procedural department head reports. Library Director Shasta Hochstrasser was happy to report that the library was granted funding for a privacy pod to be used for study space, doctor appointments, counseling, and more was approved. ...

Terry Lee Hipwell (Turbo), age 59, of Mountain Home, passed away October 28, 2022. A viewing will be held at Rost Funeral Home McMurtrey Chapel on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. A graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Grand View at 1 P.M. on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...