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Committee ponders new water meter systems
Posted: November 19, 2009 6 a.m.The Water and Sewer Committee called two special meetings to review tests on two water read meter systems and to make a decision on the best system for the city.
Party in Goshen leads to large booze confiscation
Posted: November 19, 2009 6 a.m.Goshen Mayor Joe Benson at the November Goshen City Council meeting read a moving letter from the parents of a young man who hosted what started out as a small Halloween party and quickly grew to more than 70 underage attendees and copious amounts of alcohol.
West Fork approves 2010 budget
Council cuts one police officer position to meet budget demands
Posted: November 19, 2009 6 a.m.The West Fork City Council approved its 2010 budget with a unanimous vote. While citing the economic downturn and its attended bleak forecasts concerning future revenue the city was forced eliminate one police officer position.
About 29 percent of Goshen residents respond to survey
Posted: November 19, 2009 6 a.m.The city of Goshen recently mailed 372 surveys to residents asking for their input on what they would like to see Goshen become or how they would like it to stay the same.
Camp Harvest offers blessing for all
Posted: November 19, 2009 6 a.m.Witter, Ark., is not a place too many people have heard of let alone think of as a thriving place of enrichment, enlightenment and a beautiful escape from the trials and tribulations of everyday life.
White River Valley Events
Posted: November 19, 2009 6 a.m.Elkins Dinner A free Thanksgiving dinner will be served on Friday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Elkins Community Center.
White River Valley Obituaries
Posted: November 19, 2009 6 a.m.RAYMOND BOATRIGHT SPRINGDALE — On Nov. 11, 2009, surrounded by friends and family, Raymond E. Boatright was called home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was a Navy Veteran serving aboard the USS Preserver.
Smoke test reveals problems with some of city’s manholes
Posted: November 19, 2009 6 a.m.Results of a smoke test reveal more manhole problems in city to the Elkins Water and Sewer Committee on Thursday, Nov. 12.
JPs approves holiday bonus for Madison county employees
Posted: November 19, 2009 6 a.m.The Madison County Quorum Court unanimously approved a $150 bonus for all full-time hourly employees and a $75 bonus for all full part time hourly employees at its November meeting.
Elkins Primary School first quarter Honor Roll
Posted: November 19, 2009 6 a.m.All A’s Kindergarten: Aver y Hutchinson, Hayli Lewis, Miryam Reid...
Elkins’ Literacy Night a success
About 300 parents participate in event
Posted: November 19, 2009 6 a.m.Elkins Elementary held Literacy Night for the districts’ students and parents on Tuesday, Nov. 10, starting the evening with a chili supper followed by many different literacy activities for all.
Council renews tax ordinance
Posted: November 12, 2009 6 a.m.The Elkins City Council voted in favor of the ordinance levying a tax on real and personal property within the city limits of Elkins, but Thursday’s approval came only after a heated discussion.
Huntsville installs curfew after complaints
Posted: November 12, 2009 6 a.m.After months of complaints, research, discussion and debate the city of Huntsville now has a curfew ordinance on the books and will hopefully allow for the city police to make the children of Huntsville a little safer.
Huntsville District school board members meet at St. Paul
Posted: November 12, 2009 6 a.m.Huntsville School District board members met at the St. Paul School cafeteria Nov. 9 for the regular meeting.
Alderman oversees council meeting in mayor’s absence
Posted: November 12, 2009 6 a.m.In the absence of Mayor Larry Bates, the regular monthly meeting of the Huntsville City Council was called to order by Alderman Darrell Trahan.