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Harris announces candidacy for House
Posted: November 12, 2009 6 a.m.Health care and education are among the top priorities for Arkansas House of Representatives candidate Justin Harris.
Cemetery Symposium draws crowd to Marshall
UA archeologist talks about how to find lost graves
Posted: November 12, 2009 6 a.m.It took a bit of doing, but people from as far away as Oklahoma and other far-flung points successfully made the journey to Marshall, Ark., on Nov. 7 to take part in the all-day 2009 Cemetery Symposium, organized by James Johnston of Fayetteville.
White River Valley Obituaries
Posted: November 12, 2009 6 a.m.PATRICIA L. NASH ELKINS — Patricia L. Nash, 71, of Elkins died Nov. 3, 2009, in Springdale. She was born Sept. 22, 1938, in Truman to Arvile and Maybell Ellis Dangeau.
Honor Roll for Elkins Elementary School
Posted: November 12, 2009 6 a.m.Third grade, all A’s Brandon Baggett, Andrew Johnson, Ilah Rakes, Alessandra Guzman, Schana VanBrunt, Isaac Brown, Allison Coleman, Thomas Powell, Adrian Traxler, Gabrielle Julich, Anna Eaton, Abby Harris.
High schools on hold
Posted: November 12, 2009 6 a.m.Decreasing growth and state regulations have slowed construction plans for three new high schools in Washington County.
Elkins grad part of UA team placing second in poultry contest
Posted: November 12, 2009 6 a.m.The University of Arkansas Poultry Judging team took second place overall at the 44th Annual National Collegiate Poultry Judging Contest held Nov. 1-3, on the University of Arkansas campus.
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.