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The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Lunch is serv-d at noon each weekday. The suggested donation for ages 60 and up is $4. There is a $6 charge for those under 60 and all carryout meals. Menus are subject to change.
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Teacher’s court date delayed
Arraignment for a Green Forest High School teacher who is charged with one felony count of internet stalking of a child was postponed last week at the request of his attorney. Dustin Don “Dusty” Lee, an English teacher at GFHS, was scheduled to be arraigned Monday, Feb.
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Co-defendant refused to testify against Helm
A co-defendant’s refusal to testify against Jason Helm — one of three Carroll County men accused in the 2018 slaying of Christopher Alvard at his home near Eureka Springs — was the reason Helm’s trial on a first-degree murder charge was delayed last August, according to recent court filings.
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Council gives preliminary approval to proposed increase
Barring an unexpected change of heart by the Berryville City Council, users of the city’s water and sewer system will soon be paying more for the service. At its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb.
Read MoreCouncil gives preliminary approval to proposed increaseCS Bank donates $5,000 to local organizations
Jason Tennant, president of CS Bank, recently announced that the bank donated $5,000 back to the communities the local bank serves, representing funds generated by the Skip-A-Payment program. The donations will allow various organizations to purchase necessary items for local families during hard times.
Read MoreCS Bank donates $5,000 to local organizationsFundraiser scheduled for Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy will hold a fundraiser auction beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at 601 S. Thorne St. in Green Forest. Montgomery Auction Service will serve as auctioneer. The concession stand will be open. Proceeds will be used toward the Regional Student Convention.
Read MoreFundraiser scheduled for Trinity Christian AcademyState of city is good, McKinney tells council
Berryville Mayor Tim McKinney delivered his annual State of the City address during the Berryville City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Read MoreState of city is good, McKinney tells councilIntertribal group meets Feb. 28
Circle of Nations Intertribal Group will gather from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the lower level of Heart of Many Ways, 68 Mountain St. in Eureka Springs. Anyone, whether they are deeply rooted in tradition, or just want to learn more about the Indigenous people are welcomed. Contact Becky Newhart for more information at bnsprings66@gmail.com.
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