Stories from Wednesday, June 17, 2015

The Mountain Home community celebrated Flag Day during a pair of observances Sunday afternoon. Representatives from the Mountain Home Elks Lodge highlighted the history of the Stars and Stripes as they marked the national holiday during an annual Flag Day ceremony...

by Tim Bondy Mountain Home News Local farmers are expected to see their property taxes rate jump by 1,000 percent in some cases, according to information disclosed last week. More than 70 people gathered at the county courthouse June 11 to attend the meeting, hosted by the Elmore County Republican Central Committee...

by Tim Bondy Mountain Home News Financial problems involving a regional landfill on Simco Road could lead to serious repercussions for Elmore County residents. The management of the Idaho Waste System's landfill, a 640 acre regional landfill, was taken over by the sole lienholder in May due to financial problems and irregularities, officials said...