BCRC Chairman’s past loosely tied to Neo-Confederate hate group, addresses allegations

As election day over Mountain Home High School’s millage election nears, both sides of the bitter debate are scrambling to uncover political dirt on each other. On the no side, opponents against the millage have focused on allegations of misconduct by Mountain Home Superintendent Jake Long and the Mountain Home Public School Board. That side…

ByChris FultonMay 4, 20230Comments

Elections Government News

Election chairwoman stresses early voting is only available at courthouse

Baxter County Election Commission Chairwoman Lynne Weaver issued a statement to media on Tuesday that early voting is only available at the Baxter County Courthouse in Mountain Home Tuesday May 2 through Monday May 8, excluding weekends. The polls are open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. during these days. "Citizens are trying to vote…

ByAlison FultonMay 4, 20230Comments

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KTLO forum on millage election: ‘It’s about building a robust community’

The polls are now open. Early voting for Mountain Home Public School District’s special millage election is officially now available to district voters at the Baxter County Courthouse. In preparation for voting this week, Heather Loftis of KTLO held a political forum yesterday between some of the most outspoken proponents of both sides in…

ByChris FultonMay 2, 20230Comments

Column Elections Government

Letter to the Editor: Taxing the widow’s mite

A penny. A mite. Jesus was sitting in the temple people-watching with his disciples. I imagine him in contemplation as he watched a frail, elderly woman hobble up the steps and drop two coins into the temple offering. He recognized the opportunity for a moment of teaching as he turned toward his disciples. This woman…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMay 1, 20230Comments

Column Education Elections Government News

Letter to the Editor: Don’t hide behind innuendo and error-filled claims

Normally it’s good to see healthy debate on issues such as the MHSD millage issue. But I believe some people have crossed the line, especially when they allege school board members and administrators have broken the law and are being untruthful. It is evident to this 76-year-old, who was born and raised in Mountain Home,…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 27, 20230Comments

Column Education Elections Government News

Letter to the Editor: Mountain Home Public School Millage Increase

In 1967, I was asked to help create a junior high in Mountain Home that was made possible by the construction of a brand new high school. I can still remember after 56 years the excitement and pride in our community that we had raised the bar for other schools to follow. Since that time,…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 26, 20230Comments

Column Education Elections Government News

Letter to the Editor: Why I vote no for the school millage

The tax extends MILLAGE taxes from 1989,1996, and 2008, for another 30 years! The MHSB had a $7 million option to fix the high school, with the state paying 40% of the bill. The schools engineer report states the building is structurally sound with no safety or health hazards! Partnership with the…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 26, 20230Comments

Column Education Elections Government

Letter to the editor: Witness to 42 years of dedication to children, young adults

No, I do not live in the Mountain Home School District at this time. I have retired to the Cotter community after living in the Mountain Home district for over 35 years. I have a long experience living in that fine, exceptional district, raising two fine young adults in that same school district and working…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 25, 20230Comments

Column Education Government News

Letter to the editor: A never ending story of debt and taxes

Residents within the Mountain Home School District have paid taxes resulting in millions of dollars in excess revenue. This excess revenue has been spent at the district's discretion instead of retiring debt and planning for future builds. CURRENTLY ACTIVE MILLAGE TAXES: Dunbar and HS Gym: Voters approved a 2.7 millage tax in 1989.…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 21, 20230Comments

Column Education Elections Government News

Letter to the Editor: Education facilities essential

I am retired in the Mountain Home area, and have been directly exposed to the local school district only a few years, exclusively at the junior and high schools. What I observe is an excellent educator and leadership staff, providing innovative and effective education to students in marginal facilities. The curriculum is organized around career…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 20, 20230Comments