Stories from Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Demolition of the Mountain Home Elks Lodge, which suffered a tragic fire three months ago, began Tuesday, Dec. 18. Following a capping of a gas line, water line and sewer line, the demolition of the old building, to make room for the new replacement structure, began at the southeast corner corner of the building first, in order for lodge members to recover a time capsule...

An early morning fire Saturday destroyed a mobile home at the KOA park, but despite initial fears of firefighters, the residents weren't home when the blaze broke out. Fire crews were paged out a 7:14 a.m. and arrived on the scene within minutes, only to find the trailer in Row M of the KOA park completely engulfed in flame...