Mammoth Spring City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The August minutes were approved. Mammoth Spring Fire Department Chief Dwayne French informed council there are 12 members with the department. Since Aug. 6, there have been 17 calls, none of them were fires...

Prior to arraignment in Fulton County Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 5, Fulton County Judge Jim Kendrick’s newest attorney L. Gray Dellinger, of Melbourne, had filed paperwork on his behalf. Kendrick is facing a class D felony for theft of property following an investigation by the Arkansas State Police. The incident in which he is said to be accused of stealing occurred in June, and he was arrested and released on Aug. 8...

Ozarka College, in partnership with UAMS and MidSouth Health Systems, has been selected as the recipients for a Delta Understanding and Preventing Opioid Abuse in Rurality Grant. According to Katie Wilson, Division Chair for Nursing and Allied Health, with Ozarka College, the grant is also in partnership with Winrock International who will oversee the grant process...

Around town last week, flyers were being distributed for a “Stop the Cycle: Spay/neuter assistance” meeting to be held on Saturday, Sept. 7. Susan Campbell Tinin, one of three women responsible for organizing the meeting, spoke with The News about the reasons why these individuals are coming together to talk about this topic...

The September meeting of the Fulton County Quorum Court was held Monday, Sept. 9. With a quorum deemed present, Judge Jim Kendrick called the meeting to order. Judge Kendrick stated the report of Fulton County Road and Bridge Superintendent Milan Novak, needed to be moved up on the agenda so that Novak could leave the meeting and go out and check on a couple of roads. ...

Oregon County Sheriff’s Office – Arrests Samantha Lane, 28, of Gassville, was arrested Aug. 13 on warrants out of West Plains PD. She was released to West Plains. Robert Steele was received Aug. 14 from the Missouri Department of Corrections for a court ordered hearing. He was transferred back to Missouri Department of Corrections...

Mammoth Spring City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The August minutes were approved. Mammoth Spring Fire Department Chief Dwayne French informed council there are 12 members with the department. Since Aug. 6, there have been 17 calls, none of them were fires...

This year, Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery, Jim Hinkle Spring River Sate Fish Hatchery and Mammoth Spring State Park will hold their first joint event Saturday, Sept. 28. Sara Seagraves stated they have always wanted to hold an event that is a collaborative effort. ...

City of Alton holds monthly meeting

If you have recently visited Falling Springs, then you would notice the entrance to the mill blocked and peering inside, the wooden floor planks have been removed. This is in preparation for some much needed maintenance. “Falling Springs is undergoing some rather extensive, but routine maintenance. ...

Ozarka College, in partnership with UAMS and MidSouth Health Systems, has been selected as the recipients for a Delta Understanding and Preventing Opioid Abuse in Rurality Grant. According to Katie Wilson, Division Chair for Nursing and Allied Health, with Ozarka College, the grant is also in partnership with Winrock International who will oversee the grant process...

During the last days of the Labor Day holiday weekend, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Main Street in Hardy Sept. 1. According to a report from the Hardy Police Department, Leah M. Montoya, 37, of Alexander, was walking near the intersection of Main and Johnson Streets, carrying her infant child...

The Highland School District has always prided itself on a tradition of excellence, but as with many things, traditions must come from somewhere. On Sept. 14, the graduates of the 1968-1969 class of Highland High School will hold their 50th class reunion at Loberg Park in Hardy...

The Spring River Car Show will be held at the Hardy Civic Center Sept. 14. Entry to the show is a $10 donation and those who attend may vote for their favorite car by way of $1 donation. Check-in for the show is from 8 to 10 a.m. with judging to begin at 1 p.m...

The Nine Mile Ridge Fire Department responded to a report of a shed on fire fully engulfed and dangerously close to a residence. According to Fire Chief Freddy Gann, on Sept. 2, the department responded to the fire, and it was not long before he determined the cause of the blaze to be arson...

The Spring River Paramedic Ambulance Service [SRAS] in Sharp County is reaching out to their patients and potential patients in regards to some challenges in healthcare coverage they have identified recently. According to Jennine Eash Business Operations Director for SRAS, for many years, Medicare has been the largest insurance provider in the area, however, more recently, with expansions in healthcare, Medicare Advantage programs have been created, and some individuals are opting to use the newer programs.. ...

The second annual Oktoberfest will be held Sept. 26 at Town Center in Cherokee Village. According to event organizer Graycen Bigger with the Spring River Innovation Hub, the festival will be held at the end of September in order to keep the tradition...

Imagine being eight-years-old, enjoying just a few more later than usual nights before school starts back, running around outside playing an exciting game of hide and go seek in the dark with siblings. Takes you back to a more carefree time, but those carefree times can quickly come to an end with a “prickly” feeling...

The Salem City Council met for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. Mayor Daniel Busch called the meeting to order. The minutes of the previous meeting were considered and approved. Next, the financial report was considered and approved...

The Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce held the annual antique and classic car show on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Mammoth Spring State Park. The event marked the 36th year for the car show and was well attended. It set an all-time record for cars registered, at 131 entries. ...

As part of a pilot program, new hire Meghan Haenel is the Regional Lead for Thayer Fun & Friends Senior Center and West Plains Senior Center. The position of regional lead was created when each center had a position open and SeniorAge CEO presented the idea to Pam Simpson with SeniorAge Agency on Aging. The two head cooks will be local leads at both centers, which are high volume centers...

University of Missouri Extension of Oregon County and University of Missouri Extension Horticulture Specialist Donna Aufdenberg, presented a Growing Culinary Herbs class at Alton Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 27. Aufdenberg, who has been with Extension for 17 years, discussed how to successfully grow and use herbs and importantly, how to harvest, dry and store them...

The Child Advocacy Center will present a Balloon Glow at the West Plains Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. Local food trucks and concessions will be on site and Brother Paint will perform. There will be kid-friendly activities and much more for families to enjoy. The balloon glow will light up the sky at dusk. The event will end with a firework show...

The Ingle Hotel in downtown Thayer is in the process of being remodeled into a coffeeshop. Three weeks into the project, plans are in place to open the coffee shop the same weekend as Thayer Homecoming, which will be Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28...

Mary Deckard has been a familiar face at Alton Bank for many years. In fact, she will be celebrating her 40th year as an employee of the establishment. Mary Deckard was recently honored for her committed career of 40 years at Alton Bank. Deckard recently assumed a new role at the bank, being in charge of Automated Clearing House (ACH), which includes making sure payrolls are submitted on time for different businesses, ATM refills and everyday settlements for the three ATM machines. ...

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has officially proclaimed August as Fill the Boot Month to mark the 65th anniversary of firefighters extraordinary efforts on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Nearly $600 million has been collected since 1954 when the program began with one Boston Firefighter...

Governor Mike Parson visited Missouri State University – West Plains campus on Friday, Aug. 23 to kick off the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Program. “I am a firm believer, if we get the universities, community colleges, trade schools and K through 12 and government and the private sector will work together, truly work together and not be divided, with the same goal in mind, making sure these young men and women are prepared for the workforce, we truly will make a difference in the state of Missouri. ...

Oregon County Interagency meeting was held on Thursday, Aug. 22, during which area organizations met to discuss upcoming projects and resources available. Angela Perry with MERS Goodwill discussed available services for clients, which are referred by the Family Support Division...

Thayer City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 13. A roll call was requested by Alderman Stephen Clark. Mayor Kenneth Cotham was not present but arrived later during the meeting. Aldermen present were Russell Jewell and Terry Tillman. Council approved the consent agenda, bills paid and to be paid, treasurer’s report for July 2018 to June 2019, the six-month financial to be printed in the newspaper and the collector’s July 2018 to June 2019 statement...

The City of Koshkonong held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20. After approving the agenda, the July minutes, and July financials, the water and sewer report was given by Nick Reed. Reed informed the council the chain link fence at the city park is almost complete. In addition to working at the park and the jail site, which is also almost complete, Reed has flushed water lines in the city. All have been flushed...

Senator John Boozman organized a small gathering of Fulton County people to join him in celebrating the life of Fulton County resident, Bill Strauss. Strauss will be turning 100-years-old Oct. 27, and Sen. Boozman wanted to be one of the first to wish him a happy 100th birthday, and to ask Strauss for “survival tips” to live to be 100...

The Fulton County Hospital Board of Governors held its regular monthly meeting on August 26 in the Board Room at the hospital. With a quorum present, Chair Charles Owens called the meeting to order. The first order of business was the consideration of minutes from the July meeting. The minutes from the previous meeting were accepted...

Between the Salem Police Department and Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, several arrests have been made during the month of August. Most recently, nearly each individual threatened harm or inflicted harm on the law enforcement officers on the scene, and one arrest was of one to be considered a “public servant” to the community...

James Smith, 74, of Horseshoe Bend, died as a result of a one-vehicle accident which occurred on Highway 395 N on Friday, Aug. 23. Smith was driving a 2004 Jeep, north on Hwy. 395. The driver failed to negotiate a curve and over corrected, then left the roadway and struck a ditch...

The New Beginnings Pregnancy Help Center is one step closer to expanding following the fundraising efforts during the 17th annual Tommy Bolt Memorial Golf Tournament. According to Laura Lute, Executive Director for the New Beginnings Pregnancy Help Center, the funds given to the center following the tournament held in June, have been placed in a fund which will be used to grow the services and space offered by the non-profit organization...

The Arts Center of North Arkansas (ACNA) have partnered with the Hardy Junction Music Hall to present the Ken and Brad Kolonder Quartet. The event is slated to take place Sept. 6 at the junction in Hardy from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Kolonder Quartet features Ken Kolonder, the number one hammer dulcimer player in the country. His son, Brad Kolonder, is also a well known musician and is recognized for his talent with a banjo...

After months of preparation, planning and work, Cherokee Village Mayor Russ Stokes, announced the completion of the installation of the 10 exercise stations placed at the city’s Tohi Trail. The trail, located on Hospital Drive in Cherokee Village was opened for use July 1, 2014. The trail vision of the city dates back to 2011 to offer an ADA compliant pathway and park area complete with restrooms and a pavilion...

Mike Watson State Farm will be hosting a Rock Chip Repair event slated for Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. at his Highland location and again Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. at his Melbourne location. The event is designed to help those who have sustained damage to their vehicle windshields throughout the course of road construction during the past month...

The Sharp County Republican Party has partnered with the Izard and Fulton county Republican Parties and will be hosting a joint fundraiser Sept. 9 at the Church of Christ Family Life Center in Ash Flat. “We will be hosting a Victory Dinner fundraising event to raise funds for the 2020 campaign season,” said Ethan Barnes, member of the Sharp County Republican Party. “Lt. Tim Griffin will be our keynote speaker.”...

All artists are invited to register family-friendly work at the Spring River Art Gallery (SRAG) on August 29, 30 and 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the annual Fine Art Show sponsored by SRAG. The show will be held Sept. 6 thru Sept. 15. A reception will be held on Sept. 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be available during the reception. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded around 3 p.m. Prizes will range from $25 to $500 for this show...

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is issuing a warning to consumers about mail-out automobile dealership promotions containing lottery-style game pieces that trick Arkansans into thinking they’ve won a high value prize. The mail-out promotions contain what appear to be lottery scratch-off tickets that indicate that the recipient is a winner of a prize, such as a television, a trip, a boat, cash, and other big prizes. ...

Odds are, if you traveled along US Hwy. 62/412 on Thursday, Aug. 15, you were aware of a motor vehicle accident which claimed the life of one, and had traffic slowed to a standstill for several hours. Sam Kirkland, 23, of Caufield, Mo., was traveling east on Hwy. ...

A recently confirmed case of hepatitis A may leave the public with questions. Awareness and knowing how to prevent the virus are key in remaining healthy and hepatitis A free. According to Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), the agency is responding to a hepatitis A outbreak in northeast Arkansas. “Since February 2018, 399 cases have been reported as part of this outbreak,” said information found on ADH’s website...

Izard County resident Hannah Brown has spent the last several weeks working on her fundraising campaign for the Autism Speaks Walk, slated for Oct. 19. “I am on the spectrum and I am trying to beat my goal from last year. It is to raise money for awareness for autism,” Brown said...

The Koshkonong FFA is having a Back to School Bash starting a 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22 in the shop at Koshkonong School. People interested in Koshkonong FFA or the Koshkonong agriculture program are invited.

Shining Light Food Pantry in Mammoth Spring is participating in “Stand Up for Hope” fundraiser. For every $25 donated to the pantry, $25 will be matched by the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, up to the first $10,000 received until Sept. 8. The matching donation means contributions will be doubled, which is twice the help for the pantry...