Mary Grace Wargo
Mary Grace Wargo Mary Grace Wargo, 87, of Cherokee Village passed away Jan. 29, 2022 at Eaglecrest Nursing Home in Ash Flat, Ark. Mary was born December 16, 1934 in East Chester, NY to parents John Logiuoice and Maria Rosace. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, John and Maria. Mary is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Wargo; son, John Wargo; brother, Richard Loguoice; sister, Jane Logiuoice; granddaughter, Mary Grace…
Schulz announces bid for State House of Representatives seat
Hi, my name is Bart Schulz. I’m a proud fifth generation farmer raising beef cattle and broiler chickens alongside my wife, Brandi and four sons in Sidney, a rural community of 180 people, located in southwest Sharp County. In addition to the farm, I am the General Manager of Spring River Paramedic Ambulance Service, I have served on the Sharp County Quorum Court for over 10 years, and I have been a…
Strawberry River DAR delivers Valentine’s treats to nursing homes, city police officers
Photo SubmittedScott Rose of the Hardy Police Department receives Valentine candy from DAR members Clara Sample and Beverly Luck. Strawberry River Chapter DAR met Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in a zoom meeting. There were 15 members in attendance. Members were up-dated on the 2022 Valentine’s Project; we delivered Valentines and candy to all 395 residents of the six nursing/rehab centers within the tri-county area. Also, special chocolate heart candy was made by…
BRTC Black History Month event to feature blues muscian
Photo SubmittedTerry “Big T” Williams Black River Technical College’s Black History Month event is scheduled for Thurs. Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. This year’s Black History Month Event, “A Conversation with the Blues,” will feature Terry “Big T” Williams on lead guitar and vocals and Jerry Bone on bass guitar. Mike Doyle, retired KASU manager and ASU instructor, will introduce the featured guests and discuss the roots of the Blues and how…
Better Beginnings encourages play as education, stress relief
Better Beginnings, a program of the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education focusing on giving children the best possible care, offers structured activities requiring little to no cost and are ideal for constructive, short notice play. These activities are fun for the whole family and show young children that time at home can be an exciting and positive learning experience. “Children are born learning and…