Stories from Friday, March 5, 2010

ALPENA -- K2, a legal smokable substance that mimics the effects of marijuana, has caught the attention of law enforcement officials and lawmakers nationwide who say it should be banned because of its unknown dangers and risks. In Alpena, city leaders there have already made a move by passing an ordinance that makes the "incense" illegal in their town...

PEA RIDGE-- The Berryville Bobcat baseball team challenged some cold March weather and a solid Blackhawk team on Monday for their opener of the 2010 season. The varsity lost in 5 innings, 11-1, with the JV losing 11-6. After seeing his squad in action, Coach Mark Brigance said, "I like the youth of our team. They work hard and are learning each practice."...

The Lesters will be in concert at Southern Heights Baptist Church, 279 Ark. Hwy. 221 South, Berryville, on Saturday March 13, at 6 p.m. Often called "the first family of gospel music," the Lesters have been sharing the Word through song for five generations. With 80 years and 88 albums behind them, the group proudly brings three generations to the stage for a sound that is 100 percent "pure Lester. "...

Bobby Ronald Colvin, age 78, of Berryville, AR, passed away February 26, 2010 at Hospice of the Hills House in Harrison, AR. Mr. Colvin is survived by one daughter, Janie Hutchison and husband Chuck; one son, Darol Colvin and wife Diane; one daughter-in-law, Debbie Colvin; one grandson, Jason Williams and wife Carolyn; two granddaughters, Jana Williams and Jennifer Colvin; two great-granddaughters, Jordan and Jerica Russell; one great-grandson, Aro Epley, and a very special friend for over 20 years, Pearl Staley; many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.. ...

On March 1, 2010, Reginald Lee Nichols passed away at his home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 17, 1936 in Pamona, CA to the late Robert Nicholson and Mildred Welch-Nicholson. August 18, 1961, he married his true love, LaDena Wheatley. Together, they spent the majority of their lives living and raising a family in the Alpena area...

Roy Newborn of Berryville, AR passed away February 28, 2010 in Berryville, at the age of 86. He was born on May 2, 1923 in Cairo, MS to Rutherford Hayes and Rosa (Wheeler) Newborn. Roy was a resident of Berryville, AR for the past 28 years. Prior to that he was a Hayward, CA resident. Roy was a retiree of the Navy Civil Service. He served his country in the Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He worked 24 years at the Great Passion Play, Art Gallery and Bible Museum...

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BERRYVILLE -- With the filing period underway for county and state seats to be decided in upcoming elections, many candidates have already stated their intent in advance of the noon Monday deadline. As of midday Thursday, Prosecuting Attorney Tony Rogers was unopposed in his bid for a repeat term...