Eclipse Vendor Market canceled in Fulton County
The Eclipse Vendor Market at the Fulton County Fairgrounds is canceled. Due to the low participation of vendors the fair board feels this is the best route to take. By canceling now, the vendors who have reserved space can go to another market in our area. They will continue to rent primitive camping and viewing on April 8. The 19th Annual Spring Fairgrounds Flea Market on April 13 will still be held. A…
Ozark Gateway Tourist Council (OGTC) named Tourist Region of the Year
Ozark Gateway Tourist Council (OGTC) was named Tourist Region of the Year at the March 1 Arkansas Tourist Industry’s Tourism’s Region of the Year at the Arkansas Tourism Henry Awards. OGTC serves eight unique counties, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone, each with its own history, heritage, events, and attractions. Pictured from left are Shea Lewis, Secretary of Arkansas Parks, Heritage and Tourism, Cathy Drew, OG ED, Crystal Crow, OG…
Highland Preshool gets visit from Ash Flat Librarian
In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Week, Ash Flat Library manager, Susan Funnell, went to Highland Preschool to read to the children.“I love reading to the kids and we passed out Dr. Seuss hats too,” said Susan with a smile. The Ash Flat Library is located at 11 Arnhart Street and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library also…
Weight restrictions lifted on several area highways
Press Release from ARDOT The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is lifting weight restrictions on multiple State Highways based on a recent pavement analysis. Weight restrictions are put in place to help maintain normal service and a state of good repair on highways. The main causes for highway weight restrictions include significant increases in traffic, changes in environmental conditions, or changes in pavement conditions. Periodically, ARDOT reviews highway weight restrictions…
Sidney to celebrate 70th St. Patty’s Day with parade and fun
Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Some things are just a part of history and for Sidney, it is the green roots of their Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and celebration. Since 1958, one of the smallest towns in Sharp County has been drawing huge crowds from across the state to celebrate their claim to fame, the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. This is the 70th year for the event, that has only had to…
