Stories from Tuesday, August 20, 2024

I must admit I felt a bit anxious when I started work on this week’s edition of the Mountain Home News. With so many things that happened in town the previous week, I simply wondered if we would end up dealing with a slow news week in which I had to dig through various news resources to find something… anything… that felt newsworthy...

Dear editor, Here are some thoughts regarding the Basque dinner: Well… the crowd was great. Everyone seemed happy. The Basque dancers were superior as usual. Everyone was courteous and having a good time. I enjoyed that part. My gripe is about the dinner. Lamb chops? No way! That was mutton; English mutton to boot. That “cop” was from an ancient male; so tough that it was impossible to eat...

Plans to build more homes and other housing units in the Mountain Home area highlighted a list of discussions among members of the city’s planning and zoning commission. During a recent public meeting, the commission voted to approve an amendment involving the Turner House Depot subdivision...

Senior officials and members of the Idaho Central Credit Union watch as branch manager Cicily Brenenstahl cuts the ribbon to officially mark the opening of the credit union’s new branch office in Mountain Home during a ceremony held Aug. 15. Representatives with the regional organization gathered at the local branch to witness the event...