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The Carroll County Quorum Court approved an appropriation ordinance of nearly $327,000 at its regular meeting Monday, July 18, to purchase 50 hand-held radios for first responders. The purchase is part of an ongoing upgrade of the county’s emergency communications system.

Another Carroll County resident has died in the past week from complications related to COVID-19. The new death — included in the July 22 report from the Arkansas Department of Health — raised the local death toll to 106 since the pandemic began.

The Berryville School District’s building fund grew a by a substantial amount after the district board approved a transfer of funds from its general budget during the board’s regular meeting on July 18.

Former Eureka Springs fire marshal and assistant fire chief Jim Kelley retired earlier this year, criticizing what he described as the “Downfall of the Fire Department” in a letter to fire chief Nick Samac.

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission has taken the first step in repairing and refurbishing historic Basin Spring Park. At a July 12 special meeting, the commission approved a contract with McClelland Engineering for the initial surveying and analysis of the structural issues at the park.

After canceling its regularly scheduled meeting on July 5, the Berryville City Council returned to its regular schedule on July 19 for a short meeting focused mainly on reviewing monthly reports. Mayor Tim McKinney took time to remind everyone about the burn ban in effect in Carroll County.

Family and friends of Roger and Vickie Walden are invited to join them for a 50th anniversary celebration from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug, 6, at Mt. View Missionary Baptist Church in Eureka Springs. Submitted photo

The Museum of Eureka Springs Art has a home. The recently formed group will soon be housed in the Highlander Room at the Eureka Springs Community Center after a recent partnership between the two organizations.

This week’s Pet of the Week is Miles. Miles is a loving, high-energy lab mix that is looking for someone to share his life with. Miles would be great as a solo pet and would be perfect for a young, active family. Miles, and all of the Good Shepherd Humane Society’s adoptables, are available to meet at GSHS’ Adoption Center on Highway 62. The adoption center is open daily from noon to 5 p.m. Submitted photo

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 served 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. Breakfast is served Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Menus are subject to change.