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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.

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

The Eureka Springs School District board re-elected its existing slate of officers during its regular meeting on June 13, and board members drew for terms, a move made necessary by changes in the district’s zone borders in the wake of the 2020 Census.

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave.

This week’s Pet of the Week is Lilo! Lilo is a quiet and gentle kitty who spends much of her time observing what’s going on from across the room and when she feels it’s the right time she jumps in to get her loving. She is a sweet girl and is a smaller cat with a soft grey tabby coat and bright green eyes. You can meet Lilo at the Good Shepherd Humane Society Adoption Center on Highway 62, open daily from noon to 5 p.m. Submitted photo

William Stahl of Holiday Island shares a frozen treat with his canine friend Santino during the 36th annual Berryville Ice Cream Social on June 11 on the downtown square. For more photos from the event, visit www.carrollconews.com. David Bell / Carroll County News

David Writer will be the Republican nominee for Carroll County Judge in the November general election. Writer defeated Bud Phillips in Tuesday’s preferential primary runoff… Login to continue reading Login…

Polls will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

K&K Farms is already back in the spotlight. Less than a month after it was announced that brothers Kevin and Kenyon Hostetler of Green Forest, along with their wives and children, were honored as the Carroll County Farm Family of the Year, Arkansas Farm Bureau announced last week that they had been selected as one of eight families across the state that were chosen for district honors and a shot at the 75th annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award, which will be announced Dec.

The annual Rat Race 5K kicks off Saturday, June 25, in Green Forest, and like most years, there are several options for runners, walkers and dog owners. In addition, this year’s event features a weeklong display of the Arkansas Run for the Fallen Traveling Memorial on the football field at Bill Gotto Stadium.