Stories from Wednesday, January 15, 2003

History was made Monday, when, for the first time since the county was created, Elmore County installed a woman as a member of the county's board of commissioners. Newly elected county officials formally took the oath of office Monday as the Board of Elmore County Commissioners met for the first time in the new year...

Elmore County is about to join nearly 80 percent of the state's counties in stepping up security procedures and when the courthouse opens for business on Jan. 21, the public may notice a few changes. Access to the county offices will be allowed only through the main entrance and all persons entering will be asked to step through the metal detector. ...

Tiffany Aulbach, Mountain Home, announces the birth of a daughter. Michaela Lynn Aulbach was born Jan. 2, 2003. at Elmore Medical Center Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs. 8.4 oz.