Areawide News

10/21/2025

Strawberry River Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, has been proud to serve our tri-county area for 46 years.

We participate annually with “Service to America“ projects which serve the goals of DAR in unique, local, and impactful ways.

The Service to America Committee evolved in 2016 from the Celebrate America! Committee which was created in 2013. Its purpose is to capture the magnitude of service hours that Daughters regularly contribute in our communities. Through our goal of providing meaningful service, this committee demonstrates the positive volunteer opportunities associated with DAR membership and enhances the public’s appreciation of the relevant, dynamic nature of DAR service work.

Strawberry River Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, has been proud to serve our tri-county area for 46 years.

10/21/2025

Managers Report:

a.) Ordered a new windsock

b.) Turbo is out on the Massey Ferguson Tractor. Sharp Co will pick it up and repair it. Adam will call Sharp Co.

c.) Ordered both Jet A and 100LL fuel.

d.) All the hangars are rented at this time

Old Business:

a.) Required FAA Audit-Nothing new on audit.

b.) Perimeter fence repair- No update

c.) Hangar roof leak repair- No update

d.) PAPI Lights repair – Sharp Co Outdoors installed the rest of the bulbs in the Papi Lights. Jeff Scott stated he had flown and compared our lights to Melbourne and ours are brighter and look to be as good as or better than before.

Minutes of the Oct. 1, Board Meeting

10/21/2025

Camp VFD Fish Fry

The Jack Robert’s Memorial Catfish Dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Camp Volunteer Fire Department (5913 Highway 9 North, Camp) from 4 to 6 p.m. Contact Jerry Barnes for additional information at 913-210-7217.

Trunk or Treats, Halloween

Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at A.L. Hutson Center in Highland.

Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Trunk or Treat Salem First Baptist Church

Thursday, Oct. 30, Highland Elks Lodge Halloween Event, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 31, Salem Trunk or Treat, Salem town square 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 31, Growing Kindness Learning Center in Viola Trunk or Treat, 9406 Hwy 62, 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 31, Trunk or Treat in Cherokee Village City Hall parking lot from 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 31, Trunk or Treat at Ash Flat Fire Department, 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 31, Health Fair, Izard County Senior Center, 30 Chapel Hill Rd. in Brockwell, 9 a.m. to noon.

Saturday, Nov. 1, Monster Dash 5K and various events. Salem High School at 5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 1, Fall Festival from South Fork River Living and Therapy. Salem High School, 2 to 6 p.m. Family activities, chili cook-off, co****le tournament. Call 870-371-4017 to enter by Oct. 30.

Saturday, Nov. 1, Outdoor Movie Night-Hocus Pocus, Cornerstone Chapel, 2 Wiyot, in Cherokee Village.

10/21/2025

Meet Marigold

Marigold is our female lab mix, waiting for her forever home. Marigold came to us as a pregnant stray, gave birth to a healthy litter of 10 and is now spayed and ready to give her love to an adopter like labs are known to do. Marigold has a longer, leaner physique than a lab. Combined with that beau...

10/21/2025

Correction

In this week's paper for the Hardy Gun and Knife Fall 2025 show, the dates are Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 at the Hardy Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 1 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 2. We regret the error.

10/21/2025

Tonight's Fulton County Quorum Court meeting agenda

10/21/2025

Municipalities across the state will be scrambling to implement new ordinances for accessory dwelling units (tiny homes) after the state passed Act 313 of 2025 which will go into effect Jan. 1, 2026.

The bill prohibits restrictions for property owners putting a tiny home on their property. According to the act, “‘Accessory dwelling unit’ means a self-contained and independently accessed living unit on the same parcel as a single-family dwelling of greater square footage that includes its own cooking, sleeping, and sanitation facilities and complies with or is otherwise exempt from any applicable regulatory requirements.”

During the Thursday, Oct. 16 Cherokee Village City Council meeting, council member Jason Lowe brought this to the attention of the council.

Municipalities across the state will be scrambling to implement new ordinances for accessory dwelling units (tiny homes) after the state passed Act 313 of 2025 which will go into effect Jan. 1, 2026.

10/20/2025

Cherokee Village Mayor Steve Rose gave little acknowledgement about the attempted Cherokee Village Suburban Improvement District takeover by his office during the CV City Council working meeting held on Oct. 13 at CV City Hall.

“Before we get started,” Rose said. “I’m reading this from a prepared statement saying that we will not be discussing or taking questions about the SID office and Oct. 1, so letting everybody know that in the beginning.”

Cherokee Village Mayor Steve Rose gave little acknowledgement about the attempted Cherokee Village Suburban Improvement District takeover by his office during the CV City Council working meeting held on Oct. 13 at CV City Hall.

10/20/2025

Mammoth Spring City Council gathered on Monday, Oct. 6 to address city business. Mayor Danny Busch called the meeting to order.

The council approved previous meeting minutes and reports before moving onto other business.

The council approved Resolution 2025-08 for mitigation plan renewal. This allows the mayor to enter into an agreement with White River Planning and Development District, Inc. The city has been notified of being approved for funds from the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management for the preparation of a hazard mitigation plan. The city will require assistance in preparing this plan.

Mammoth Spring City Council gathered on Monday, Oct. 6 to address city business. Mayor Danny Busch called the meeting to order. The council approved previous… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/20/2025

The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce (SRACC) held a Blue Ribbon Welcome for new member Tia Morris with Spring River Counseling on Oct. 9. Located at 343 W Fire Tower Rd. in Hardy

The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce (SRACC) held a Blue Ribbon Welcome for new member Tia Morris with Spring River Counseling on Oct. 9. Located at 343 W Fire Tower Rd. in Hardy, SRC provides affordable access to mental health care in a compassionate, safe space where clients from all walks of...

10/20/2025