Stories from Friday, April 12, 2013

EUREKA SPRINGS -- The Eureka Springs Police Department, in cooperation with Berryville and Missouri authorities, has carried out a massive methamphetamine sting, according to a press release from the department. In October 2012, Detective Thomas Achord arrested an individual who agreed to turn informant for the ESPD and help them purchase illicit drugs in exchange for leniency in his burglary charge, according to police...

CARROLL COUNTY -- Health officials are warning area residents to be on guard this week, after a skunk killed in Carroll County tested positive for rabies. Sue Weinstein, public health veterinarian with the Arkansas Department of Health, said the skunk was the second confirmed case of the disease in the county this year...

HOLIDAY ISLAND -- The Arbor Day Foundation recently named Holiday Island a 2012 Tree City USA for the seventh time. The recognition is given to those communities who meet four criteria: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation...

The following people were booked into the Carroll County Detention Center from March 29 to April 7 and charged with the following offenses for which they have not yet been tried: MARCH 29 Kristin Dawn Harmon,25, Green Forest, was booked for theft of property...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- John "Jack" Hill, a former Holiday Island commissioner and property owner, passed away at the age of 80 on Friday, April 5, 2013, after a short illness. He was born May 6, 1932, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Charles J. and Esther Randolph...

BERRYVILLE -- The Saunders Museum in downtown Berryville is set to reopen for a new season on Monday, April 15. The museum is located just off the Berryville town square. Admission prices are $5 for adults, $2.50 for children under 12 years old and free for children under 4...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge will hold its 16th annual Independence Day celebration Thursday, July 4, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight with an enormous fireworks display, a variety of concessions, and live entertainment featuring the Skillet Lickers...

ALPENA -- Andrea Martin will succeed James Trammel next school year as superintendent of the Alpena School District, officials have confirmed. Martin, currently director of instruction and federal programs for Green Forest schools, will move into her new job on July 1, after Trammel retires. Martin's contract with the Green Forest district will expire on June 30...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- The Eureka Springs Historical Museum will host a fundraising dinner after the Eureka Springs High School Drama Club's presentation of "Steel Magnolias" on Friday, April 26. There are a limited number of dinner tickets available for purchase. Tickets can be bought at the museum at 95 S. Main St., or by calling 479-253-9417 to purchase by credit card. Tickets prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- The Ozarks Chorale has announced its upcoming Spring Singfest Concert on Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at The Auditorium in downtown Eureka Springs. Tickets will be available at the door. Prices are $10 for adults and students with ID get in for free...

HOLIDAY ISLAND -- The Holiday Island Singers Spring concert has been scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 28 at 8 p.m. at the Holiday Island Clubhouse Ballroom. Tickets are $8 (students free) and are available from any Holiday Island Singer or by calling 479-363-9818...

BERRYVILLE -- The children of Tommy and Kathy Deweese are excited to announce the 50th anniversary of their parents. The couple met and fell in love in Berryville and were married on April 19, 1963. Long-time residents of Berryville, Tommy Deweese owned Tommy's Poultry Service and Kathy was a homemaker and also worked many jobs outside the home...

BERRYVILLE -- Berryville continued its downward spiral in the 1-4A Conference standings with a 5-3 loss to Gravette Thursday afternoon, falling to 5-7 overall and 0-5 in league action. The Bobcats have not been an easy out this year, pushing every team to the brink. But wins have been tough to obtain, especially in conference outings. It generally comes down to one play, or series of plays in Thursday's case, that is the difference in the outcome...

GREEN FOREST -- Green Forest improved to 5-2-1 overall and 3-0 in league play with a 1-0 blanking of Gentry Thursday afternoon at Tiger Field. It was the first loss of the season for the Pioneers (5-1-1, 2-1). Rolyn Perez converted mid way through the second half for the only score of the game, which was dominated by defensive play from both teams...

BERRYVILLE -- Berryville may have failed to record its first conference win of the season Thursday afternoon against Gravette. But even in head coach Eric Henderson's absence, the Lady Cats showed marked improvement over three recent blowout league losses to Lincoln, Prairie Grove and Farmington...

GREEN FOREST -- Clayton Watson made it look easy at the First National Bank Relays Thursday at Tiger Stadium. The Green Forest junior won five of six events entered and qualified for state in the high jump, clearing 6 feet 4 inches and just missing 6'6"...