Stories from Monday, August 19, 2013

As fire crews bring the Pony Complex and Elk Complex fires under control, a new fire -- the Little Queens Fire -- six miles northwest of Atlanta, has prompted another major forest area closure and another mandatory evacuation. A mandatory evacuation order for Atlantahas been issued by the Elmore County Sheriff's Office. There are 39 full-time residents of the remote mountain community. A public meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m.at the Atlanta Fire Station to discuss the current situation....

Won Krenz, 69, of Mountain Home, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Aug. 15, 2013, in Thailand. A memorial service will be held at Rost Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home...