Stories from Wednesday, November 22, 2023

I’ve been doing a lot of traveling this month. Autumn in Idaho is a beautiful season, rich with changing colors and the sure signs of winter right around the corner. Driving the state is challenging, just because of its sheer size and geographic diversity, but it’s also a visual treat...

As winter approaches with its inevitable challenges, it's paramount that drivers prepare themselves to navigate tricky road conditions and minimize unnecessary risks during inclement weather. In a united effort, nearly 50 law enforcement and public safety agencies across Idaho are launching a Winter Driving safety campaign to educate the public about winter driving and snowplow safety. Additionally, statewide emphasis patrols will look for seat belt and impaired driving violations...

I order to follow up on the “gray” area roads, I was advised to go speak with the Sheriff. When I arrived at the Sheriff’s office there was an officer at the counter. I asked to speak with the Sheriff and was refused. I explained the situation and he said “That’s city go talk to the city.”...

In last week’s edition, Ms. June Zilisch asked a question about jurisdictional boundaries near her residence. There are several small pockets of county land within the city boundaries of Mountain Home. Ms. Zilisch’s home and the property directly to the north of her is one such pocket. ...

Groundwater levels in the county have been declining for more than 40 years. This poses a big threat to the community because all the drinking water in the Mountain Home area comes directly from the aquifer. Without some sort of action, there could come a time when there isn’t enough water to keep up with the community’s growing demands...

The MS and HS wrestlers, coaches, and some dedicated parents were out getting the streets of Glenns Ferry ready for the holidays as part of the team's community service project! It looks great Team!

Both the Glenns Ferry JV and Varsity came away with big wins today against Castleford! Maddie Spriggs led the Varsity with 26 points and Jazmin Arevalo added 20! Keep the streak going, Ladies!

The Boy’s Basketball team traveled to Mountain Home Jr. High to see Marc Mero presentation on bullying, suicide, and choosing Positivity. Way to lead by example fellas. We are proud to have to have you as part of our community!

The Mountain Home JV girls launch into victory! Ladies, amazing game, way to fight until the end!

MHHS drama competed at the District IV Drama tournament Saturday, Nov. 18. Kudos to all of our drama students as they took home the first place trophy overall in our 4A division! They are headed to the Idaho State Drama competition Friday, Dec. 1. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper’s online edition...

By using the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Plate Method, those living with diabetes and prediabetes can enjoy their favorite Thanksgiving potato dishes. Eagle, ID, November 8, 2023 – Potatoes are one of Thanksgiving's most popular side dishes. ...

Albertsons and The Idaho Foodbank are partnering again this holiday season to address food insecurity. Customers can support The Idaho Foodbank by purchasing Holiday Bucks for the Feed Joy campaign when they pay for their purchases at Albertsons. At this point, the Feed Joy campaign resulted in customers and employees at 11 Albertsons stores donating $75,000 to provide food for holiday meals to Idahoans in need...

After you’ve had your fill of Thanksgiving leftovers and chaotic Black Friday crowds, you may be looking for a way to change up the menu and enjoy more leisurely and memorable experiences. Small Business Saturday on November 25 is exactly what’s needed as the bustling holiday season kicks off...

Gathering around the table for a Thanksgiving dinner won’t take as much of a toll on your pocketbook this year compared to 2022, but the meal still reflects historically high costs. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 38th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic holiday feast for 10, which is $61.17 or less than $6.20 per person...

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. "Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished," Carter said in the statement. "She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me."...

The loss of local newspapers accelerated in 2023 to an average of 2.5 per week, leaving more than 200 counties as “news deserts” and meaning that more than half of all U.S. counties now have limited access to reliable local news and information, researchers at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University have found...

Idaho Fish and Game will be setting the new seasons for upland game, turkey and furbearers for 2024-2025 in January 2024. Hunters and trappers are highly encouraged to review the proposed seasons and changes and weigh in with their own comments. The comment period is open until Dec. 3, 2023 at 6 p.m. MST...

Two meetings were held Tuesday, November 14, in City Council Chambers. The first was a special meeting for the LEAP project. LEAP intends to ask the county commissioners about a property tax exemption and present to city council the benefit this would have for Mountant home in the long run. ...