News
Construction on school building under way
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.After nearly a year of community meetings, several failed elections and finally a successful election to reallocate funds, Huntsville School District and its patrons can finally see the fruits of its labor.
Council votes against levying real, property tax
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.Aldermen met for a special called meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, on an ordinance levying a tax on the real and personal property within city limits for 2009, which brought on a discussion about 1 mil of the 5 mil tax Elkins receives going to the retired firefighters’ fund.
St. Paul teacher case turned over to prosecutor
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.According to Officer Nikki Brockmyer of the Madison County Sheriff’s office and School Resource Officer of the Huntsville School District, all information regarding a St. Paul teacher and wife of the teacher, also a district employee, have been turned over to the prosecuting attorney’s office with a recommendation that charges be filed against the couple.
Local newspaper not affected by merger
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.The White River Valley News was part of a merger of all northwest Arkansas newspaper between the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Inc.’s operations in this area and Stephens Media LLC that became official on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Man killed in auto accident
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.A one vehicle accident on Washington County 183, known locally as Durham Road, took the life of Johnny Upshaw, 38, of Springdale on Sunday afternoon.
Free health center extending hours
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.The Northwest Arkansas Free Health Center celebrated its expanded hours of service Wednesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house.
Activity picking up at Greenland center
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.Our Greenland Senior Center seems to be coming back to life.
Tutoring under way for students
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.Greenland Elementary School began its new after-school tutoring program to provide reading assistance to elementary students.
October busy month
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.Just a summary of what went on with the Whistle Stop Seniors in the October : We hosted the Durham Community Festival and proceeds went to the community center for future expenses.
White River Obituaries
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.WILBERT CURRY Wilbert Albert Curry, 86, of Elkins died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Quail Ridge Living Center in West Siloam Springs, Okla.
Elkins Middle School eighth grade Honor Roll
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.FIRST QUARTER All As Amber Alderson, Austin Araujo, Thomas Dingledine, Trevor Deloney, Daleon Evans, Anna Heppner. Kaylee Howard. Hannah Hungate, Jesse Johnson, Megan Ketcher,, Curtis Moneymaker. Avery Undernehr, Andrea Wilson.
Wandering the Ozarks Peaceful Valley, Hale last two school districts in county
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.Peaceful Valley, District No.168, started in 1913 on land taken out of someone’s apple orchard.
West Fork school collecting funds for project
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.West Fork High School is still raising money for its senior class picture restoration project that was started more than a year ago.
Commission approves lot split
Posted: November 5, 2009 6 a.m.The Elkins Planning Commission met to approve two lot splits on Monday but only one was approved.
Department of Justice approves newspaper merger
Northwest Arkansas newspapers will merge Nov. 1
Posted: October 26, 2009 6 p.m.The Justice Department has closed its investigation related to failing newspapers in Northwest Arkansas, clearing the way for a joint venture to move forward, officials of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Inc. and Stephens Media LLC announced.