Stories from Friday, October 8, 2010

LITTLE ROCK -- The Arkansas Supreme Court quashed an order by Carroll County Circuit Judge Kent Crow that would have unified the county's two judicial districts. An opinion dated Oct. 7 said, "The circuit judge proceeded wholly without jurisdiction in issuing his standing order, and his order shows a plain, manifest, clear, and gross abuse of discretion."...

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission is requesting comments to assist it in making a determination to approve formation of the proposed Carroll County Public Water Authority. A public hearing on the proposed water authority's application will be held on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Berryville Fire Department, 400 N. Main St...

BERRYVILLE -- A fire Wednesday morning gutted several auto repair businesses when a dropped shop light reportedly smashed and ignited a pool of gasoline and the automobile on a lift above. Dan Smith, who has the Action Automotive repair shop at the Kings River bridge, said he and two other mechanics shared the shop building owned by James Garrett...

Tuesday night was the last home game for the five senior Lady Bobcats, Katie Swofford, Lindsey Newberry, Kaley Witherbee, Marlen Klauss, and Brenan Epley. These five seniors played their hearts out against Gentry, but it just wasn't quite enough. It was another five-game match between the two teams, and Gentry got their payback, winning the fifth game 15-12...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- The Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little Portion Monastery celebrated an open house and ribbon cutting for their new monastery church, common center and cloister on Oct. 2 with a nod to several civic organizations. The community's leader, Br. ...

Benjamin Arthur Ratzlaff, a resident of Green Forest, AR, was born November 28, 1941 in Emporia, KS, a son of Arthur Everett and Velma Doris (Carter) Ratzlaff. He departed this life Monday, October 4, 2010 in Springfield, MO, at the age of 68. Ben served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Yell Masonic Lodge #64 and VFW. Ben worked as a cattle and poultry farmer...

Cline Conner, a resident of Berryville, AR, was born May 16, 1929 in Rudd, AR to James and Lillie Bell (Fultz) Conner. He departed this life Sunday, October 3, 2010 at his home at the age of 81 years. On February 22, 1963 he was united in marriage with Wanda M. ...

Janelle Stark Holman, a resident of Berryville, AR, was born October 31, 1948 in Berryville, AR to Burton and Ima Lea (Thorne) Stark. She departed this life Saturday, October 2, 2010 at her home at the age of 61 years. Janelle was a homemaker and a member of the Faith Apostolic Church. She enjoyed painting pictures, crafting and caring for her dog Bam Bam. Her favorite pastime was playing with all her grandchildren and her one-year-old miracle grandson, Dayton...

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