Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor County Treasurer Wanda Girtman was the star of the show, at the February meeting of the Sharp County Quorum Court. She explained that March 1 is the day the county makes their bond payment on the jail. She said on Sept. 1 when the next payment is due, the county will only owe $1,075,000 and should be able to pay off the jail debt nine years early. “When…
Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose was surprised at the February meeting of the Hardy City Council with the presentation of a Citation in his honor. State Representative Trey Steimel and Mayor Ethan Barnes made the presentation. A letter from Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders accompanied the Citation. Rose was the first officer on the scene at the tragic accident that claimed the life of Highland High School student Brooklyn…
The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce( SRACC) held a Blue Ribbon Welcome for Jurassik Bark Dog Grooming on Feb. 13, 2025 at 32 Highland Lane in Highland (Behind Highland Town Center). Owner Kayla Peterson has 16 years experience trimming, grooming, and treating your fur babies with love. Visit their Facebook page for more information or call 815-484-3249. Pictured in the front row, from left (BM identifies SRACC Board Members and (AM)…
Strawberry River Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met Sat. Feb. 2 with 21 members present. Following the conclusion of the opening ritual and officer reports, committee updates were presented on the following: Service to America, American Heritage, and Public Relations and Media. Delegates were elected to represent the chapter at the upcoming Arkansas State DAR Conference which will be March 27-28 in Little Rock. A nominating committee was also elected who…
Salem students always look forward to the opportunity to get fancied up in the winter for a great cause. Beta Sigma Phi Valentines Pageant winners were announced last week. In high school, Second Runner-up: Seventh Grade - Adrian Young, son of Chuck and Rachel Young, and Sadie Roberts, daughter of Courtney King. First Runner-Up: Ninth Grade - Cooper Cox, son of Matt and Stephanie Cox and Lindsey Cox and Abby Criss, daughter of…
