Stories from Wednesday, January 31, 2024

At the 79th Annual Installation Banquet, the coveted Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Nancy and Ted Thompson. Nancy and Ted have dedicated so much to the City of Mountain Home over the years, constantly searching for opportunities to better the community...

The city of Mountain Home had four exciting business revels this month alone. Farmer’s Stashe, The Quilter’s Treasure Chest, Noodles & Rice Mongolian, and the ribbon cutting for the Turner House Depot. Noodles & Rice Mongolian is owned and run by Jay and Tess Beagle, and is located at 365 N. ...

Have you applied for our brand-new Mountain Home Police Community Academy yet? Applications are due next Friday, February 2nd, so complete yours this weekend! This free six-week program will take you behind the badge as you learn about the day-to-day operations while learning about topics such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Investigations, Traffic and DUI Enforcement, and much more all taught by our own officers...

(BOISE) – The Idaho Department of Education is seeking sponsors for this year’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The SFSP provides free meals and snacks to children 18 years and younger by operating sites located in low-income areas during the summer months...

Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are reminding hunters and anglers that purchase hunting or fishing permits as additions to their licenses that the permits are only valid for one calendar year. Permits can include a two-pole fishing permit, migratory bird permit, sharp-tailed grouse permit or hound hunter permit...

BOISE, Jan. 24, 2024 — The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage as severe winter weather has further impacted the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Blood donors are urged to give now to help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed...

“Children represent our future. Ignorance and Poverty.” Ebby, A Christmas Carol. Strength does not sit idle it grows by doing positive actions that will build up community. There is little we say or comment on, that has not been said at Council meetings or comments via Facebook. Opinions and ideas come from many people...

The City Council meeting took place at City Hall this past Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. All council members and the mayor were present. This was a meeting that was filled with tension to say the least. Especially amongst varying council members and the mayor...

Submitted by: Jonathan Davis On Jan. 27, 2024, many around the world commemorated the 79th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, part of the infamous Auschwitz Nazi concentration complex. For many, the observance of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau recalls atrocities toward targeted groups. ...

Washington — The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a request for applications (RFA) for proposals from its network of VA researchers (in collaboration with academic institutions) to study the use of certain psychedelic compounds in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression...

Every year Walmart ensures that the community has plenty of opportunity to access much needed health benefits. The pharmacy at Walmart had offered local citizens free glucose, cholesterol, BMI, and blood pressure screenings. They also made affordable immunizations available such as COVID-19, flu, RSV, tetanus, hepatitis, HPV, and many more...

WASHINGTON — VA announced the availability of $52.5 million in funding for grants to community-based organizations that provide or coordinate suicide prevention services for Veterans and their families — including conducting Veteran mental health screenings, providing case management and peer support services, delivering emergency clinical services, reaching out to Veterans at risk of suicide, and more...

Boise, Jan. 29, 2024- A tax credit bill that would divert $50 million from the state general fund to provide money to support private and religious schools will soon be considered in the Idaho Legislature. Advocates of the tax credit cringe and protest when it is referred to as a “voucher tax credit.” That’s because the word voucher holds a negative connotation with the public and the voucher lobby wants Idahoans and their legislators to think the tax credit is harmless...