Stories from Wednesday, July 17, 2024

ricts across the state showed moderate gains in their overall reading, spelling and vocabulary skills over the past year, according to data released last week by the Idaho Department of Education. Twice a year, students in kindergarten to third grade complete the Idaho Reading Indicator, or IRI, test to measure their early literacy skills...

People from across Elmore County will enjoy a week of “catching the fair bug” during the county’s annual fair and rodeo, which begins today, July 17, at the fairgrounds in Glenns Ferry. Featuring free admission to parents and their children, the fair and rodeo continues through Saturday evening with a livestock auction and live entertainment planned each day along with open rodeo competitions starting at 8 p.m...

A car fire triggered a range fire east of Mountain Home that scorched thousands of acres of land July 8. Initial reports indicate the 2006 Jeep Liberty burst into flames while heading along the eastbound lane of the interstate near milepost 97 around 3:10 p.m. that afternoon, although later reports showed the fire began on the north side of the westbound lane of the interstate...

Following a four-year closure, efforts to rebuild the community’s outdoor swimming complex continued to move forward this week as maintenance crews worked to launch the first phase of the restoration project. City officials closed the pool facility at Richard Aguirre Park during the summer of 2020 after the boiler unit that heated the pool water lost several thermostat switches in a short amount of time, said city clerk Tiffany Belt...

An ongoing effort to turn walkways and other areas in the city's downtown area into a showcase of local artists celebrated its eighth anniversary last week as people in the Mountain Home area got their first official look at the newest creations. The Community Canvas of Mountain Home expanded as artists joined forces to create 26 new murals located behind seven local businesses, said Brenda Raub with the community art program...

An agreement officially signed by city and county officials and senior leaders at Mountain Home Air Force Base seeks to provide financial support and economic benefits for the local community while helping provide needed support for those stationed at the local base...

The sound of country music fills the air across Carl Miller Park as Ellie Mae performs before the audience gathered around the park pavilion during a concert Friday evening. Concerns over the day’s triple-digit heat prompted concert organizers to start the show an hour later than scheduled...

Dear editor, The Mountain Home Fire Department and the Streetwalkers would like to thank each and every one of you, individuals and businesses alike, who donated so generously to the Streetwalkers and the Fireman’s boot on Crazee Dayz. We would not be able to put on such a fantastic show without your generous contributions and donations...

June 23rd 1950- July 6th 2024 On July 6th LaVerne Leo Bohn II, made the decision to stop further treatment of his illness and go out on his own terms. He left this world the way he lived. He had his loving family around him supporting his decision. Verne served in the Navy and retired after twenty-plus years. He then came back to Idaho where he worked for J.R. Simplot and retired from there as well...