June 2022

Save your fireworks for July 4, BV council says

June 28, 2022

For the past year, longtime Berryville Mayor Tim McKinney has served as president of the Arkansas Municipal League. McKinney’s election last year marked the first time a mayor of Berryville has been selected to lead the service and advocacy organization that represents approximately 500 cities and towns across the state.

Green Forest board approves internet upgrades

June 28, 2022

The Green Forest School District is planning some upgrades to its internet infrastructure. According to superintendent Matt Summers, the project, which will be partially covered by E-rate funding the district received to improve access to information and resources through the internet and approved by the district board during its regular meeting June 20, is a necessary one.

Hipps re-elected as Berryville school board president

June 28, 2022

Chad Hipps will continue as president of the Berryville School District Board of Education after a 5-0 vote during the board’s regular meeting on June 20. In addition, Kristi Howerton was elected vice president and Lind Winkle was elected secretary.

Death toll, active cases continue to rise

June 28, 2022

Another COVID-related death was reported in Carroll County last week, bringing the number of those who have died from complications related to the novel coronavirus to 106. The additional death was accompanied by another jump in the number of active cases, with 77 reported Friday, June 24, by the Arkansas Department of Health, which reported 59 active cases on June 17.

Sharon Lee Blevins

June 28, 2022

Sharon Lee Blevins of Stockton, Missouri was born July 21, 1941, in Whittier, California to Quentin and Nellie (Blevins) Middleton. Sharon passed away May 20, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 80.

One for the thumb

June 28, 2022

Once a year, usually, I get to use this space to brag just a little about our newspaper. And now it’s that time again.

Class of 1962 celebrating Saturday

June 28, 2022

The Berryville High School Class of 1962 will celebrate its 60th year from graduation with a drop-in from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Carroll Electric building in Berryville. Friends of the classmates and adjoining classes are also welcome. Submitted photo

June 28, 2022

Carolyn “Betsy” Sexton of Holiday Island, Arkansas was born February 24, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri to Roy and Carolyn (Dickie) Goar. Carolyn passed away June 6, 2022, in Holiday Island at the age of 78.

Andrew Carlos Donahue Jr.

June 28, 2022

Andrew Carlos Donahue Jr. of Berryville, Arkansas was born April 7, 1933, in Bertis, Kentucky to A. Carlos Sr. and Lillie (Combs) Donahue. Carlos passed away June 16, 2022, in Berryville at the age of 89. Carlos drove a truck for 25 years, then he became a carpenter and built many beautiful homes until he retired. Carlos enjoyed spending time working in his vegetable garden, an avid fisherman going sometimes at 6:00 a.m. and back again at 9:00 p.m. Carlos is survived by his wife, Maria Rodriguez; children, Connie South, Pam Dillon, Dennis Donahue, Randy Donahue, Ricky Donahue, Kimberly Lawson, Carla Adams, Chad, Racheal, Tonya; thirty-two grandchildren; along with numerous other family members and friends.

June 28, 2022

Mary Ellen (Moore) Chaney, age 74, of Berryville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 13, 1947, at Harrison, Arkansas, daughter of Richard and Johnnie Moore.