August 2022

Glorified babysitter pay …

August 2, 2022

We’re entering a dangerous time in our society when people with knowledge and experience are largely ignored and people with no experience are revered. Suddenly it seems everyone in the world is an expert and anyone with an opinion feels they are an authority.

An interesting week ahead

August 2, 2022

The filing period for candidates seeking city offices begins Wednesday and runs for one week. It might be a very interesting week, especially in Eureka Springs.

CS School fundraiser boosts endowment

August 2, 2022

Clear Spring School supporters are building their organizational endowment brick by brick. Their “Building a Path to the Future” fundraiser has already added nearly $5,200 into the long-standing Clear Spring School Endowment – creating a stronger endowment that will give back in support of the school forever.

Dispatch Desk — Eureka Springs Police Department, July 18-25, 2022

August 2, 2022

A list of incident reports from the Eureka Springs Police Department: JULY 18 ■ 5:38 a.m. — An officer responded to a call of a stolen gun, but referred the case to another department.

Dispatch Desk — Berryville Police Department, July 17-23, 2022

August 2, 2022

A list of incident reports from the Berryville Police Department: JULY 17 ■ An officer responded to a call of aggressive dogs at large. ■ An officer responded to a call of an erratic driver leaving city limits.

Local family donates to BV Library

August 2, 2022

St. John’s Properties in Chattanooga, Tenn., announced Monday, Aug. 1, that it will contribute $5,000 to the Berryville Library in memory of Dwane Usrey, a native of Green Forest. St. John’s Properties is owned by Usrey’s widow, Eddie Usrey, along with their daughter Angela Usrey, son Mitchel Usrey and son-in-law George Caudle.

Senior Center Menu

August 2, 2022

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Lunch is served at noon each weekday. The suggested donation for ages 60 and up is $4. There is a $6 charge for those under 60 and all carryout meals. Menus are subject to change.

Pet of the Week

August 2, 2022

This week’s Pet of the Week is Istredd. Istredd represents the dozens of kittens currently available for adoption or pre-adoption. Kitten season was strong this year and we have cute little fuzz buckets crawling out of our ears. Istredd, and their siblings, can be met at our adoption center on Highway 62, open daily from noon until 5 p.m. Submitted photo

Community Calendar

August 2, 2022

Send calendar entries to Rick Harvey at RHarvey@cherryroad.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.CarrollCoNews.com.

Grant to perform at Eureka Springs Auditorium

August 2, 2022

Amy Grant, who has earned several accolades throughout the course of her decorated career as a recording artist, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct.