Stories from Thursday, June 13, 2019

There are many things I love about my job; interacting with the community, writing for a living and creating my own schedule make the list. The best part, of course, is sharing all the good things happening in Carroll County with our community. That’s why I’m especially excited during the summertime, when we cover summer reading programs at all three libraries in the county...

Last week, this newspaper published a story about a Eureka Springs man who has been arrested on multiple charges including rape and kidnapping. Our decision to publish that story (that’s actually misleading, as there was never any consideration of not publishing it) sparked a strong reaction from the accused’s friends and family. For the record, I wrote the story and I stand behind it...

The Berryville sixth-grade class selected the Berryville Public Library once again for their community project. During the semester, students in Social Studies researched the negative effects of the “summer slide,” which happens when students don’t read over the summer and what that does to their learning level when returning to school in the fall...

Waffles (No. F19-0013) is a male kitty, approximately 2 years old. He is super affectionate and playful. He wants an owner that is able to give him a lot of attention. In between naps, he will clown around to make you laugh. He is neutered and has his shots. He’s available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188.

Summer is a favorite time of year for most kids, but parents and educators worry that children are losing out on learning opportunities when they’re out of the classroom.

Carroll County Pioneer Park is located on the site of the original Berryville cemetery. As the town grew, city fathers decided to create a new cemetery away from the commercial district. In 1899, citizens were faced with a choice: leave graves in place with no markers or move them to the new location. Many chose to move their loved ones to a final resting place, but others were left behind...

The 34th Annual Ice Cream Social brought roughly 4,000 attendees to the Berryville Square on Friday and Saturday.

Carroll County residents met near Rock House Road on Thursday, June 6, to address a growing concern in the community: Is drilling occurring near Keels Creek, and is it legal?