Stories from Wednesday, September 18, 2024

A symbolic gesture representing an ongoing effort to provide a dedicated source of water to Mountain Home Air Force Base took flight last Tuesday as state lawmakers joined city and county officials and military officials to officially break ground on a water treatment facility at the local base...

Students at Mountain Home High School continue to fuel their Tiger spirit as they prepare for this year’s homecoming game. The week-long celebration culminates at 7 p.m. this Friday as the Mountain Home Tigers take on the Gooding Senators at Tiger Field across from Mountain Home Junior High School...

A former Mountain Home resident was sentenced to six years in federal prison on charges of illicit sexual conduct with a minor. Calvin R. Chase, 29, currently of Sugar Grove, Penn., admitted that he engaged in sexually explicit online communications with someone he knew to be a minor, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit said in a press statement released earlier this month...

A Mountain Home man remains in custody at the Elmore County Jail on a $1 million bond following his arrest Sept. 10. Authorities took Pedro Dominguez Guajardo, 76, into custody after they executed a search warrant at a residence off South Main Street in Mountain Home...

In the intricate web of infrastructure projects that hold both local and national significance, few endeavors carry as much weight as the Mountain Home Air Force Base Pipeline Project. This vital initiative, aimed at providing a reliable water source to the base, represents more than just a logistical achievement — it is a symbol of foresight, cooperation, and regional commitment to national security...

Mountain Home Fire Chief Mark Moore hoists the American flag up the flagpole at the El Rancho Parking Lot in the city’s downtown area during a ceremony the morning of Sept. 11. City firefighters joined others in the Mountain Home community as they paused that day to honor those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001...

City police and students in the Mountain Home community came together last week to spread a message of hope and love to those struggling with dark moments in their lives. The message they shared came down to just three words: You Are More. 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...

The modern evolution of acoustic guitars takes the stage Tuesday evening as the Mountain Home Arts Council features the unique music style of Luca Stricagnoli. Doors to the concert open at 6:30 p.m. that day at The Rock Event Center, located at 977 Airbase Road with the performance scheduled to follow at 7 p.m...