Stories from Saturday, October 29, 2011

The following people were booked into the Carroll County Detention Center Oct. 21 through Oct. 26: Oct. 21 Leopoldo Arciga, 37, Green Forest, was booked in for drinking on a public highway. Michelle Lynn Carrico, 29, Berryville, was booked in for failure to appear on DWI, implied consent and open container...

The Arkansas Genealogical Society will host its annual seminar and book fair Nov. 4-5 at the Wyndham Hotel in North Little Rock. This year's featured speaker will be Mark Lowe, certified genealogist. Lowe is a full-time professional genealogist, author and teacher who researches primarily in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. ...

LYONS, Neb. -- The Center for Rural Affairs praised the introduction this week of the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2011, a cross-cutting initiative aimed at helping the next generation of farmers and ranchers enter into agriculture and take advantage of emerging markets. ...

The following events have been organized to celebrate Halloween around the county. Berryville The Berryville Downtown Merchants will be hosting Trick or Treat around the Square on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31, from 4-6 p.m. They welcome all community, political, church, school and civic groups to set up around the square to distribute treats to the costumed kids...