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Building program update on tap
CONCORD — A building program update tops the agenda for Monday’s Concord School Board meeting which begins at 7 p.m. in the high school library, said Superintendent Dr. Michael Davidson. The directors will also review School Choice applications for the upcoming term and consider proposed …
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Boil order lifted
MELBOURNE — A boil order due to a leak that affected parts of the city of Melbourne has been lifted, according to officials.
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Vendors defend market produce
The purpose of The White River Farmers Market is to offer high quality, fresh produce for the residents of Batesville but a few have questioned if some products being sold meet selling guidelines. Jeff Owens, city parks director, oversees the market and said it’s impossible …
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‘Friday Frolic’ nears
What once was known as Main Street Batesville’s Second Friday Wonder and Wander walk is now the Second Friday Frolic and will be held this Friday. “The new name reflects our new focus on providing interesting things to see and do, like entertaining family programs …
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Council OKs police pact, annexes businesses
The Batesville City Council conducted its business in record time Tuesday night. First order of business for the council was to unanimously approve an ordinance accepting a revised version of the city’s Interlocal Law Enforcement agreement. The interlocal agreement allows the Independence County Sheriff’s Office …
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Man’s death ruled suicide
The death of a 56-year-old Batesville man has been ruled as suicide, according to the Independence County Sheriff’s Department. Ray Stanley Morgan, who was last seen since Sunday, was found in his garage around 7:30 Tuesday morning after he didn’t show up for work.
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Man injured after smoking potpourri
Police say a man fell and hit his head at a Newark job site Tuesday night after he and a fellow worker had smoked synthetic marijuana. Deputy Billy Croom said he was dispatched to Arkansas Sand and Gravel on Locust Street around midnight where he …
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Filings close; races form
Two races in Sharp County, one in Independence County and another in Izard County have formed after the filing period for area school board races closed at noon Tuesday. Three candidates have filed for two at-large positions on the Batesville School Board. They are Marquita …
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News of Other Days
Editor’s note: This column ran previously in the Guard on Jan. 28, 1993. 95 YEARS AGO A bold robbery was committed at a point on the railroad near Newark about 1 o’clock Wednesday afternoon when two men by the name of Barber were relieved of …
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Diamond T 4-H Club receives district awards
The Diamond T 4-H Club received several awards at the District O’Rama held recently at Batesville, according to a news release. Members’ awards and divisions are as follows: Hanna Hershelman, first place, junior forestry; Natasha Hightower, third place, junior safety speech; Brianne Reed, third place, …
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Teen retreat planned
CAVE CITY — Cave City First Assembly of God will host its fifth annual teen overnight retreat Friday and Saturday. The event is free. Registration will be held from 6-6:30 p.m. Friday. The retreat ends 3 p.m. Saturday. Activities will include music by ChristWay and …
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Contest winners named
ASH FLAT — Sharp County 4-H recently took part in the annual Ross Photography Contest. This is a contest conducted all across the state in which 4-H members may enter a photograph in each of the following categories: color living, color non-living, black and white …
