Stories from Tuesday, August 11, 2009

GREEN FOREST -- Dr. Merlin Leach, founder and executive director of the Merlin Foundation and its Children's Advocacy Center, is stepping down from his post, along with his wife and foundation co-founder Anita Engert. Hired to take his place as executive director was Michelle Steiner. Also coming on board is Tracy Rhymer, who will serve as director of Children and Family Advocacy...

BERRYVILLE -- Aaron Gene Newberry, 25, of Berryville, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in one case while charges in a second case were dismissed during circuit court action Monday. For that, he was placed on six years probation with payment within three years of $1,320 in fines fees and cost...

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FAYETTEVILLE -- The answer proved way more understandable than the question. So understandable to pinpoint the better feeling Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino and his staff have about their Razorbacks in Year Two than prior to last year's 5-7 debut...

Frank E. Peplinski, a resident of Osage, Arkansas, was born November 15, 1933 in Flint, Michigan, a son of Frank William and Ella Anna (Menzel) Peplinski. He departed this life Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at his home in Osage, at the age of 75. Mr. Peplinski worked as a tool and die maker for General Motors. He was of the Lutheran faith...