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K&K Farms is already back in the spotlight. Less than a month after it was announced that brothers Kevin and Kenyon Hostetler of Green Forest, along with their wives and children, were honored as the Carroll County Farm Family of the Year, Arkansas Farm Bureau announced last week that they had been selected as one of eight families across the state that were chosen for district honors and a shot at the 75th annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award, which will be announced Dec.

The annual Rat Race 5K kicks off Saturday, June 25, in Green Forest, and like most years, there are several options for runners, walkers and dog owners. In addition, this year’s event features a weeklong display of the Arkansas Run for the Fallen Traveling Memorial on the football field at Bill Gotto Stadium.

Citizens in Eureka Springs may soon be asked to help offset a rise in the cost the city is having to pay for water service. Michael Akins with the city’s finance department told city council members at a budget session before its June 13 regular council meeting that the subject could be brought to them soon.

Another COVID-related death was reported in Carroll County, bringing the number of those who have died from complications related to the novel coronavirus to 105. The additional death was accompanied by yet another increase in active cases, with 59 reported Friday, June 17, by the Arkansas Department of Health.

First National Bank of North Arkansas has announced it will be transitioning from a national charter to a state charter, pending regulatory approval from the Arkansas State Bank Department, and changing its name to Bank of 1889.

Firefighters from several local departments spent three hours Sunday fighting a blaze at a local tavern. Eureka Springs fire marshal James Cowan said Eureka Springs firefighters received a call around 10 a.m.

The local Mennonite Disaster Services Search and Rescue team had a busy night Saturday, June 18, on the Kings River. Ted Hostetler, a team leader for the search and rescue team, said there were two separate emergencies.

Kenneth High — or “PePaw” to his grandchildren —will be celebrating his 87th birthday on July 1. To celebrate the occasion, his children and grandchildren would like to request that birthday cards be sent to 7073 Hwy. 21 North, Berryville, AR 72616.Submitted photo