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Property owners in six north Arkansas counties who are being charged an annual $18 fee in connection with a failed landfill have won the first several rounds of a legal battle, but the fight isn’t over yet.

Former Eureka Springs parks employee Dove Bolerjack admitted to stealing more than $2,600 in department funds, according to a criminal affidavit.

Arkansas’ assisted living facilities have subject to strict directives during the COVID-19 pandemic, because they are home to the most vulnerable population.

Berryville High School will not be holding a 2020 prom, and it appears other schools in Arkansas also will be forced to cancel their prom plans.

More than 20,000 Arkansas residents have now tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and 265 have died, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday.

The Eureka Springs City Council sent the message loud and clear on Monday, June 22: Everyone should be wearing masks in public to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Editor’s Note: Carroll County election coordinator Sherry Cochrane has released the following update to help voters prepare for the Nov. 3 general election. With the uncertainty of our situation regarding COVID-19 come Election Day on Nov. 3, 2020, it is more important than ever for our voters to be prepared. ...

Eureka Springs Parks facilities continue to reopen in a phased plan.

As in past years, the Greater Berryville Area Chamber of Commerce is once again seeking contributions to help support the annual ‘Fire On The Mountain’ fireworks show on Saturday, July 4. “The city of Berryville has again made plans to make this years’ fireworks show a spectacular event, and we sure could use everyone’s help to raise funds,” said Steve Johnson, executive director of the Berryville Chamber...

The Berryville Public Library recently announced that it has the chance to raise $10,000 to go toward building a new library if participants in the summer reading challenge read for 10,000 hours.

This week’s Pet of the Week is Bianca. She is a sweet little 2-month-old kitten that loves to be love and be loved! She would be the purr-fect addition to any family! She’s adorable and has the personality to match. She has been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Won’t you give this little bundle of joy a forever home? She’s available at Good Shepherd Humane Society on Highway 62 West. For more information, call 479-253-9188.

In an email sent to teachers, Eureka Springs High School Principal David Gilmore said that when school reopens for the 2020-2021 academic year, there will be both in-person and online options.

The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville recently announced it’s Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester. The Chancellor’s List recognizes undergraduate students who achieve a 4.0 grade-point average for the term while completing at least 12 credit hours normally required for graduation...

A total of four Carroll County residents have died from the COVID-19 virus, according to the Arkansas Department of Health.

The Stone family of Berryville has been named the Northwest Arkansas District Farm Family of the Year.

A former employee of the Eureka Springs Parks Department was arrested last week on a charge of theft of property, apparently in connection with an ongoing Arkansas State Police investigation.

The “Fire on the Mountain” July 4 fireworks show on Saunders Heights will be held this year, Mayor Tim McKinney said at the June 16 meeting of the Berryville City Council.

Berryville High School’s 2020 graduation ceremony will be held Friday, July 17 at Bobcat Stadium if the school’s plan is approved by the Arkansas Department of Education. The school district has announced guidelines for graduates and attendees.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday that the state had confirmed more than 500 positive tests for COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours, bringing the state’s total case count to more than 16,000.

A Green Forest High School senior was seriously injured in a head-on traffic accident Tuesday, June 16, on U.S. Highway 62 east of town. A GoFundMe account has been set up to raise money for his medical expenses.

A Berryville man was killed in a two-vehicle accident June 12 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 62 and Arkansas Highway 143. According to a preliminary report by the Arkansas State Police, a 2004 Dodge Ram driven by Dillon Johnson, 28, of Berryville entered the westbound lane of U.S. ...

This week’s pet of the week is Sonny. He’s a super friendly bundle of joy! He loves to play and loves kids, other dogs and even cats! He would make someone or some family a wonderful lifetime addition. He’s approximately 1.5 years old, black, white and tan mixed breed. He has been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Come by and meet Sonny anytime between noon and 4:30 daily at the Good Shepherd Society Adoption Center at 6486 Highway 62. Call 479-253-9188 for more information.

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served weekdays at noon. Tuesday, June 23 Baked pineapple ham, fried potatoes and onions, green beans, cornbread, cake Wednesday, June 24...

That’s Good Shepherd Humane Society Adoption Center to you.

Jeremy Michael Pumphrey, 41, of Holiday Island was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to 10 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release on one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge P. K. Holmes III sentenced Pumphrey at a hearing in Fort Smith...

How would you like your artwork to become a permanent addition to the exterior wall of the existing library at 104 Spring St. in Berryville, with plans to incorporate it as part of the future library once it is built? How would you like to win a $250 cash prize if your design is selected?...

The Green Forest School Board discussed more details at its meeting Monday, June 15, about the “Super Week” planned for next month.

The Eureka Springs School District has announced that it will be offering both on-site and online classes for the 2020-2021 school year for K-12 students.

This listing includes individuals who are booked into the Carroll County Detention Center. Charges may be reduced or dropped, and individuals are presumed innocent until being found guilty in court. As of Monday, June 22, a total of 59 inmates were being housed in the detention center...

Boston Mountain Rural Health Center employees offer free drive-by testing Wednesday, June 17, at Harts Family Center in Eureka Springs.

Although many summer programs are being canceled or delayed this year, there are other ways children and families can stay active while taking a break from school.

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county shot upward, Carroll County Judge Sam Barr announced Friday, June 12, that county offices would close to the public for a second time. “Effective June 15, 2020, Carroll County offices will once again temporarily close its doors to the public except by appointment only,” Barr writes in an executive proclamation that declares an emergency in the county, citing a rapid increase in the number of confirmed cases.. ...

Arkansas’ confirmed cases of COVID-19 are continuing to increase quickly, with Gov. Asa Hutchinson announcing Monday that the state total is nearing 13,000. During a news conference in Little Rock, Hutchinson said the state had 416 new confirmed cases in a 24-hour period, bringing its total to 12,917. ...

Eureka Springs Elementary students recently sent completed coloring sheets to about 200 essential workers and residents in assisted living facilities in Eureka Springs last week. Principal Clare Lesieur came up with the idea, and music teacher Donesa Mann and art teacher Shelby Kuchenbecker organized it...

The Eureka Springs City Council continues to address how to handle the city budget during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, June 8, the council heard from finance director Lonnie Clark about an amended budget plan. ...

For people working on the frontline during a pandemic, there are a lot of adjustments to be made, especially for hospitals and their employees. Eureka Springs Hospital representative Darrell Parke said the public is only allowed into the hospital on certain circumstances...

The Eureka Springs school board voted Monday, June 8, to approve a miscellaneous duty salary schedule increase, which will go into effect at the start of the next school year. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said this is to make sure everyone is covered by the state minimum wage increase...

The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Com mission saw its revenue fall $150,081 below projections during the COVID-19 pandemic, but finance director Rick Bright said he expects tax collections to pick back up over the next few months...

The historic Beaver Bridge has been closed since May 24 because of flooding that left it submerged under water. Holiday Island district manager Lawrence Blood said it’s still uncertain when the bridge might be reopened...

Shane Stracner (left) of First National Bank of North Arkansas presents a check to Dale Hunter (center) and Lieu Smith of Loaves & Fishes food bank in Berryville. The bank’s donation paid for a teller window at the food bank that allows volunteers to communicate with clients while maintaining social distancing. Installation of the teller window was paid for by a grant from the Arkansas Community Foundation.

This week’s Pet of the Week is our own Mr. Blue Eyes, Nicoli! Nicoli is a young Husky mix who loves to play and spend time with people. He is already good with basic commands and is eager to learn more. He, like most Huskies, would do best with a place he could run around and express himself while burning off energy. He would also make a great exercise companion. You can visit Nicoli at the Good Shepherd Adoption Center at 6486 Highway 62 any day between noon and 5 p.m. Please call 479-253-9188 for more information.

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served weekdays at noon. Tuesday, June 16 Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, creamed spinach, roll Wednesday, June 17 Reuben sandwich, potato salad, fresh fruit, cookie...

The Carroll County Equalization Board will be in session beginning Aug. 3. The board is composed of five community members charged with the duty of equalizing the assessed value of all properties located in the county that are subject to taxation. Anyone wishing to set an appointment with the Equalization Board may do so by submitting an application. ...

The Harrison Roundup Club Wagon Train Ride will pass through Carroll County from Friday, June 19, to Sunday, June 21. The wagon train will make its night stop in Carrollton on Friday, coming in from Boone County Road 917. The train will leave Carrollton at 9 a.m. Saturday, staying on backroads after leaving Highway 412...

It is estimated that more than 38 million empty plastic water bottles are hitting the landfills in America each year. Kriste-lee, local artisan and Friends of the Berryville Library board member, intends to do something about it while helping raise funds for a new library building...

Members of American Legion Post 9 celebrate Flag Day on Sunday, June 14, by running a new flag up the pole on Planer Hill in Eureka Springs. Here, they remove the old flag to make way for the new one.

Samuel Baker of Holiday Island has been named to the spring 2020 Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. To be named to the UA Little Rock Chancellor’s List, a student must have completed at least nine credit hours and maintained at least a 3.9 GPA...

Bolstered by a continuing spike in Northwest Arkansas, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state drew close to 10,000 Monday.

When 24 chihuahuas were dropped at Good Shepherd Humane Society three weeks ago, animal operations manager Cole Wakefield was frustrated. Fortunately, Wakefield knows the power of networking.

The Green Forest School District will honor its senior class and retiring employees with a series of events over the course of a single week next month, the district’s board of directors decided at a special meeting Monday, June 1.