Stories from Friday, August 31, 2018

Harter House’s expansion into Berryville isn’t a done deal, Brad Bettlach said Thursday, but it’s closer to reality than it was two or three weeks ago. “The answer is definitely not ‘no,’ ” said Bettlach, who owns Harter House stores in Strafford and Shell Knob, Mo., with his wife, Angela...

Jacey Howerton (left) of Berryville was crowned Miss Carroll County 2018 at the conclusion of the annual pageant Wednesday night. She was crowned by her predecessor, Miss Carroll County 2017 Lauren Newberry of Green Forest. See more photos from the Miss Carroll County pageant on Page 7...

Mayor Butch Berry announced Wednesday that assistant police chief Brian Young is the new Eureka Springs chief of police. “Upon the retirement of Chief [Thomas] Achord, we sought the qualities of leadership, relationship within the community and experience in our incoming chief of police,” Berry said. “I believe Brian Young has these qualities and more required for this position. It is with pleasure that today I announce Brian Young as chief of police.”...

The legal fight to overturn an $18 fee being charged to property owners in six north Arkansas counties — including Carroll — had its first of what are likely to be many days in court on Tuesday in Berryville. Carroll County Circuit Judge Scott Jackson heard arguments regarding motions from both sides of the aisle and also asked attorneys on both sides to answer some questions he has about the case...

The Connect 4 program held an informational meeting Tuesday night to introduce area residents to the new apprenticeship training classes available. Kathy Fulks, executive director of the Arkansas Construction Education Foundation (ACEF) discussed the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Arkansas Apprenticeship classes to be held at the Carroll County Career Center starting this fall...

The Eureka Springs City Council won’t be amending the code section on animals any time soon. On Monday night, the council heard from alderwoman Mickey Schneider about some proposed changes to the code. Schneider said she worked with animal control office Jim Evans, building inspector Bobby Ray and the police department to come up with the proposed changes...

“I am certain,” the Apostle Paul once wrote, “that God, who began the good work within you, will continue that work until it is finally finished.” That God would finish what God started doesn’t appear to be breaking news. The real question for most of us is this: “What exactly is God trying to finish in my life?” Or put another way, “What is God’s will for my life?”...

This listing includes individuals who are booked into the Carroll County Detention Center. Charges may be reduced or dropped, and individuals are presumed innocent until being found guilty in court. As of Thursday, Aug. 30, a total of 90 inmates were being housed in the detention center...

The Eureka Springs Parks Commission is finalizing a plan for a shuttle service at Lake Leatherwood City Park to offer mountain bikers the full experience of downhill trails. Parks director Justin Huss said Aug. 21 he has been working on an agreement for the shuttle service, where the commission would work with Jim Nelson’s Shuttle Bug to get the service running. ...

Good Shepherd Humane Society doesn’t have to worry about finding money for vaccinations for a while. At the board’s regular meeting Aug. 22, Karen Welch announced that Good Shepherd has received a $3,000 grant for vaccinations. The grant was made possible in part by a grant from the Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation of Little Rock, and the vaccinations will help take care of all the animals Good Shepherd takes in...

As the Berryville Lady Bobcat volleyball team prepared to take the court for the first match of the year Monday night against Hollister, Mo., coach Kristin Whetham said her team was excited to play against someone other than itself. After the Lady Bobcats graduated six seniors from a year ago, Whetham said the two months of practice have been beneficial, though...

The Green Forest Lady Tigers were living life on the edge Thursday evening, trailing 2-0 heading into the third set against the Marshall Lady Bobcats. Green Forest got convincing third- and fourth-set victories before winning the fifth set, 15-12. "The girls showed that they had some grit," Green Forest coach Trista Killingsworth said. ...

On Thursday, all three local golf teams competed at the Carroll County Country Club in Berryville. The Berryville boys won, shooting a 158 and Elkins finished second, shooting a 168. Berryville's Rusty Colbert shot a 49, while Brandon Robinson shot a 52 and Jace Walker shot a 57. Eureka Springs' Levi Crider shot a 49 and David Birchfield shot a 59. Green Forest's Alex Kilbourn shot a 70...