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You can throw a rock in downtown Eureka Springs and hit a hand sanitizing station, and that’s exactly what city representatives want.

June 29 10:36 a.m.  – A caller reported a parking issue and the vehicle was cited. 10:40 a.m.  – A caller reported someone stealing and an officer took a report. 1:35 p.m.  – A caller reported a domestic disturbance, but no report was needed. 2:55 p.m.  – An officer responded to a parking issue, but it was OK...

The Eureka Springs School District will hold its graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at the track.

With so many outdoor recreational opportunities, Eureka Springs parks are popular any time of the year. That’s especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to parks director Justin Huss.

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 259 Tuesday — the smallest daily increase in more than a month — but that news was offset by a pair of grim milestones.

Answering the Call, a community group that provided grocery and food delivery over the past few months, kicks off Phase II of its operation on Monday, July 6. The group will begin delivering food to school kids since the school system’s program ends on June 30...

All community members are invited to participate in the Wide Open Work Group’s final presentation next week.

This week's pet of the week is our sweet old matron, Maybelle. Maybelle came to us in May and she looked rough. Here body showed that she had likely been used for breeding and she had injuries on her neck from being chained up. Even after being treated so badly, she has turned out to be a real sweet love bug.  Maybelle deserves to get out of the kennel and into your life so she can have her much deserved happily ever after. ...

Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library director April Griffith and her faithful sidekick, Bootsy, are this week’s Citizens of the Week. They were nominated by Adam Louderback, who said April and Bootsy have been engaging local children through the library’s Summer Reading Program every week with “wonderful readings of stories.”...

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is seeing a rise in reports of telephone scams, according to criminal investigations commander Lt. Blake Ringberg. “It is much like all the others,” Ringberg said by email on Wednesday, July 1. “Someone is calling saying that they are with Social Security, IRS, etc., and that there is a warrant for their arrest and they need to go get a gift card, put money on it and send the numbers to them to get the arrest canceled. At no time will any government agency call and request money over the phone or request a gift card for payment.”   . ...

Taxpayers hoping to see the end of the controversial $18 fee being collected in six north Arkansas counties got some good news last week, although there are still some issues to be addressed.

The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission is waiting a few more weeks before making additional budget cuts.

Former Eureka Springs parks employee Dove Bolerjack admitted to stealing more than $2,600 in department funds, according to a criminal affidavit.

June 22 4:10 a.m.  – An officer responded to a report of a dog barking. 5:00 p.m.  – Officers made contact with a person reported for not paying for services. 7:50 p.m.  – An officer went to take a report on dogs fighting. 10:25 p.m.  – A subject was arrested for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, fleeing and battery in the second degree after a call of a disturbance...

More than 20,000 Arkansas residents have now tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and 270 have died.

Arkansas’ assisted living facilities have subject to strict directives during the COVID-19 pandemic, because they are home to the most vulnerable population.

In an email sent to teachers, Eureka Springs High School Principal David Gilmore said that when school reopens for the 2020-2021 academic year, there will be both in-person and online options.

Good Shepherd Human Society Adoption Center is asking the Carroll County community for a favor.

The Berryville Public Library recently announced that it has the chance to raise $10,000 to go toward building a new library if participants in the summer reading challenge read for 10,000 hours.

Eureka Springs High School history teacher Jerry RunnerSmith is this week’s Citizen of the Week. RunnerSmith was nominated by fellow teacher Gideon Keas, who said RunnerSmith is always a joy to work with. According to the Eureka Springs Schools Facebook page, RunnerSmith is a calm, patient teacher who entertains his students with music...

This week’s Pet of the Week is Bianca. She is a sweet little 2-month-old kitten that loves to be love and be loved! She would be the purr-fect addition to any family! She's adorable and has the personality to match. She has been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Won't you give this little bundle of joy a forever home? She’s available at Good Shepherd Humane Society on Highway 62 West. For more information, call 479-253-9188...

Property owners in six north Arkansas counties who are being charged an annual $18 fee in connection with a failed landfill have won the first several rounds of a legal battle, but the fight isn’t over yet.

Editor’s Note: Carroll County election coordinator Sherry Cochrane has released the following update to help voters prepare for the Nov. 3 general election. With the uncertainty of our situation regarding COVID-19 come Election Day on Nov. 3, 2020, it is more important than ever for our voters to be prepared. ...

The Eureka Springs City Council sent the message loud and clear on Monday night: Everyone should be wearing masks in public to slow the spread of COVID-19.

A former employee of the Eureka Springs Parks Department was arrested last week on a charge of theft of property, apparently in connection with an ongoing Arkansas State Police investigation.

June 15 9:01 a.m.  – An officer responded to a call to pick up a live trap. June 16 12:14 a.m.  – Officers went to arrest a subject for disturbance 1:38 a.m. –  Officers responded to assist the fire department with a grass fire. 2:27 a.m.  – An officer responded to a possible bonfire...

A total of four Carroll County residents have died from the COVID-19 virus, according to the Arkansas Department of Health.

Eureka Springs Parks facilities continue to reopen in a phased plan.

Allegiance Health Management is responsible for paying more than $54,000 in payroll taxes that led the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration to issue a lien, according to Eureka Springs Hospital officials.

Boston Mountain Rural Health Center employees offer free drive-by testing Wednesday, June 17, at Harts Family Center in Eureka Springs.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that the state had confirmed nearly 600 positive tests for COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours, bringing the state’s total case count to nearly 17,000.

This week’s pet of the week is Sonny. He’s a super friendly bundle of joy! He loves to play and loves kids, other dogs and even cats! He would make someone or some family a wonderful lifetime addition. He’s approximately 1.5 years old, black, white and tan mixed breed. He has been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Come by and meet Sonny anytime between noon and 4:30 daily at the Good Shepherd Society Adoption Center at 6486 Highway 62. Call 479-253-9188 for more information...

Jill Galyen is this week’s Citizen of the Week. She was nominated by Kim Knapp, who said Galyen helps everyone in need at Harts Family Center. “She cheerfully, professionally and conscientiously takes our emailed grocery lists, shops our lists and works so hard deciphering what exactly we want on our lists,” Knapp said. ...

Jeremy Michael Pumphrey, 41, of Holiday Island was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to 10 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release on one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge P. K. Holmes III sentenced Pumphrey at a hearing in Fort Smith...

Members of American Legion Post 9 celebrate Flag Day on Sunday, June 14, by running a new flag up the pole on Planer Hill in Eureka Springs. Here, they remove the old flag to make way for the new one.

Eureka Springs might have a fireworks show on July 3, but the status of other events are unclear.

June 8 12:44 p.m.  – A caller requested a welfare check, and all was OK. 8:06 p.m.  – Officers arrested a subject after he called about someone else. 11:56 p.m.  – Officers responded to a report of someone knocking on doors. June 9 12:42 a.m.  – An officer responded to an alarm, and all was secure...

The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission is giving it time before making any additional changes to the 2020 budget.

Eureka Springs Elementary students recently sent completed coloring sheets to about 200 essential workers and residents in assisted living facilities in Eureka Springs last week.

The organizers of the annual Bikes, Blues and BBQ motorcycle rally have canceled the event scheduled for Sept. 23-26 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arkansas’ confirmed cases of COVID-19 are continuing to increase quickly, with Gov. Asa Hutchinson announcing Tuesday that the state total has topped 13,000.

The Eureka Springs School District has announced that it will be offering both on-site and online classes for the 2020-2021 school year for K-12 students.

The staff at Good Shepherd Humane Society Adoption Center are this week’s Citizens of the Week. They were nominated by the Good Shepherd Humane Society Board of Directors for their outstanding adoption and intake numbers for the last month. For the month of May, they had 65 adoptions/transports and 105 intakes...

This week’s Pet of the Week is our own Mr. Blue Eyes, Nicoli! Nicoli is a young Husky mix who loves to play and spend time with people. He is already good with basic commands and is eager to learn more. He, like most Huskies, would do best with a place he could run around and express himself while burning off energy. He would also make a great exercise companion. You can visit Nicoli at the Good Shepherd Adoption Center at 6486 Highway 62 any day between noon and 5 p.m. ...

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county shot upward, Carroll County Judge Sam Barr announced Friday, June 12, that county offices would close to the public for a second time.

Chapter A, P.E.O. of Eureka Springs, has named Grayson Ertel of Eureka Springs its Star Scholarship recipient. Ertel is a senior at Eureka Springs High School where she is a member of the National Honor Society, FBLA, Student Council and Northwest Arkansas Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student of the Year. She plans to attend the University of Arkansas. Grayson is the daughter of Jay and Holly Dupps Ertel of Eureka Springs...

For people working on the frontline during a pandemic, there are a lot of adjustments to be made, especially for hospitals and their employees.

The historic Beaver Bridge has been closed since May 24 because of flooding that left it submerged under water.

Development on the Pine Mountain resort continues.

That’s Good Shepherd Humane Society Adoption Center to you.