Stories from Wednesday, January 9, 2019

MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho (Jan. 7, 2019) – Mountain Home Fire Department responded Jan. 4 to a report of a gas leak at Marathon Cheese at approximately 4:30 a.m. Shortly after arrival MHFD evacuated personnel from the facility and began testing for gas and carbon monoxide. All levels detected by MHFD and Intermountain Gas were below what is considered to be toxic to humans, and Intermountain Gas Company representatives gave Marathon Cheese management clearance to resume work...

A preliminary hearing was held for Ricky Weaver on Jan. 4. Weaver is currently being held on charges of Criminal solicitation to commit a crime (felony), battery on a police officer (felony), obstructing or resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia...

The Mountain Home City Council met on Dec. 27. Councilman Matt Bundy was not in attendance but joined via conference call. Mayor Rich Sykes called on Jason Greca to give a presentation on the non- profit organization, Sleep in Heavenly Peace. . Back in 2012 Idaho native Luke Mickelson started building bunk beds in his garage for children who didn’t have a bed to sleep in. ...

Hello U.R.A.! During your presentation (City Council, Dec. 10) I was present. Alan (Chairman), the shipment containers (cost effective) is a fabulous idea! To our four Councilmen: Please, 1. Waive the height ordinance. 2. Wave the building permits and fees...

The Service Extension for The Salvation Army of Mountain Home would like to thank the people and businesses of the Mountain Home area for their generous donations and the volunteers from the community and the Mountain Home Air Force Base who spent their time to "Man a Kettle" through the 2018 Christmas Season...

Lila Marie Appleton, beloved wife of Richard L. and mother of Michael A. and David M. passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at St. Lukes Hospital in Boise. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Rost Funeral Home, in Mountain Home...