Stories from Wednesday, November 13, 2024

More than 10,000 people gathered at districts in Mountain Home and across Elmore County in addition to other communities across the state as they cast their ballots for their choice of who should lead the United States as well as those representing Idaho at the state and federal level during last week’s primary elections...

One... two... three.. The solemn chime from the bell broke the calm as the wind howled across the cemetery, causing the dozens of flags to flap in the air. Four... five... six... With the sun hidden by the veil of clouds, it caused a noticeable chill in the morning air, but it didn’t seem to phase the hundreds of people who stood in silence as the tradition continued...

The Mountain Home Visual Arts Guild hosts its 18th Annual Art at the Inn from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Mountain Home. Free and open to the public, this family-friendly event showcases artists from the local area featuring a diverse array of locally created art, including watercolor, oils, stained glass, wooden fractal art, handmade jewelry, antler carvings, photography, acrylics, mixed media and more...

Officials with the Idaho State Police continued their independent investigation involving a deputy-involved shooting by a law enforcement officer from the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office following a vehicle crash on the interstate Nov. 5. In the afternoon hours of Nov. 5, law enforcement received reports of a vehicle driving recklessly eastbound on I-84...

Dear editor – This is in response to the article “council approves military liaison’s contract” dated Oct. 30. During a previous council meeting Oct. 8, the council voted 3 to 1 to not approve Marty Anderson’s contract. The mayor then put it back on the next council meeting’s agenda. Why? Is this the way the mayor gets what he wants?...

Sandy Castellano, vice commander with the American Legion Department of Idaho’s Area B chapter, right, performs a ceremony to officially install the Legion’s District 4 newly elected officers 2nd Vice Commander Sandi Crossno and appointed Adjutant Julie Frydrych during a ceremony held at the Post 101 headquarters in Mountain Home...

Josefina Martinez, a junior at Richard McKenna Charter High School, rakes up leaves that covered the lawn of a home on Maple Drive as other students worked to tidy up other areas around the home during this year’s “Rake Up Mountain Home” event on Saturday...