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The Eureka Springs School District approved a budget of $11.485 million for the 2019-20 school year on Monday night.

In an Aug. 28 post on Lost and Found Pets of Carroll County on Facebook, a local woman writes asking for help rescuing about 20 kittens and cats that were left to starve on the outskirts of Berryville.

Sept. 2 3:33 a.m. - All was well after an alarm. 7:22 a.m. - No report was needed after a caller prorated an intoxicated person at a local residence. 10:48 a.m. - Officers responded to a complaint about an intoxicated person at a motel. 9:23 p.m. - A caller reported an altercation between her and her ex-husband, and officers referred the report to the sheriff’s office...

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission is getting ready to purchase two shuttle buses for the downhill trails at Lake Leatherwood City Park.

Cheryl Maples is this week's Citizen of the Week. Maples was a dedicated lawyer and advocate for LGBT rights and a friend to many in Eureka Springs. She loved Eureka Springs and supported the city's non-discrimination ordinance in 2015. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com...

Ricky (No. F19-0024) is a tabby and white male cat, a little under a year old. He is a fun loving guy that likes to play as much as he does cuddle. He is neutered and has his shots. He's available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188...

Haley Schichtl has joined the staff of Carroll County Newspapers as a news reporter. A Conway native, Schichtl graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a degree in journalism this summer. Schichtl worked for the school yearbook, The Scroll, for two years where she learned photography, reporting, writing and editing skills...

Eureka Springs Community Center and Keel's Creek Winery and Art Gallery are partnering to offer SIPtember, a party featuring wine, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and more. The fundraiser is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Keel's Creek Winery and Art Gallery on Highway 62...

Volunteers with the Native Plant Garden Project install two new gates around the downtown garden. The gates were designed and made by David Pettit and feature cedar branches and poles from woodland pruning.

The Holiday Island Art Guild held the 31st Annual Art Show reception on Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Holiday Island Clubhouse, where the people's choice winners were named. The winners, pictured from left, are Ellen Dunn, Sharon Schultz, Dee Landerman, Mariellen Griffith, Jim Rice and Kriste-Lee...

The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission spent much of its workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 28, addressing how to prepare for the holidays.

Aug. 26 1:10 p.m. - A caller reported a subject playing loud music and being belligerent when asked to turn it down. Officers responded to the area, but the music had been turned down before they arrived. They made contact with the subject and advised them of noise ordinances...

The Connect 4 program is going into its second year in Carroll County, and the C4 Board of Directors is considering ways to improve it.

Good Shepherd Humane Society is continuing its partnership with the Eureka Springs Community Center.

Security at the Carroll County Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville was among the topics of discussion at a meeting of the quorum court budget committee on Tuesday, Aug. 27, with Sheriff Jim Ross and justices of the peace talking about the possibility of creating a new deputy’s position that would be dedicated to the courthouse.

PeeWee (No. C19-0051), an 8-year-old female, and Bo, (No. C19-0052) a 7-year-old male, are a bonded pair. This Brussels Griffon mix duo must be adopted together. They look like little Ewoks and who doesn't love an Ewok? They are both fixed and have their shots. They are available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188...

The Eureka Springs police officers who provided extra security at Eureka Springs School District last week are this week's Citizens of the Week. The officers stepped up their presence to make students and staff feel safer after a school shooting threat was issued for schools in Arkansas...

Carroll County school and law enforcement officials said Monday that they are aware of a reported threat of a school shooting in Arkansas later this week.

Aug. 19 9:08 a.m. - Officers responded to a residence for a welfare check. 11:35 a.m. - A subject was issued a citation for sleeping in public. 3:39 p.m. - Officers checked on children after receiving a report that their mother had been gone since Friday...

Joseph Linker, the Eureka Springs man who faces multiple charges including rape and kidnapping, was released from the Carroll County Detention Center on Friday after a judge reinstated his original $50,000 bond.

The Eureka Springs City Council is still considering a proposed ordinance setting the standards for an entertainment district.

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission is investing in the downhill mountain bike trails at Lake Leatherwood City Park.

Thanks to Good Shepherd Humane Society, the Eureka Springs Community Center has some new art to hang in its lobby.

St. Paw (No. F19-0020) is a female, orange tabby, approximately 1.5 years old. She is a very timid girl that wants love and affection so badly but is afraid to trust. She will warm up but it will take an owner willing to give her the time she needs to adjust to a new environment and feel safe. ...

Jason Davis is this week's Citizen of the Week. Davis was nominated by Terry Price, who said Davis and his wife Lorrie have been instrumental in making Eureka Springs a fun and exciting place to visit and live. "Jason was by my side when I got the horrific news of cancer," Price said. "Jason helped me get to Rogers for cancer treatments. He and Lorrie were there for me from the beginning to the final radiation treatment."...

The relationship between the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission and Allegiance Health Management could be coming to an end. On Monday night, chairman John House updated the commission on the situation with Allegiance. House said he had a conversation with attorneys Meagan Hargraves and John Brown on Aug. 15, saying they addressed a letter recently sent to Allegiance notifying the company about the need for repairs at the hospital that were determined by two independent inspections.

Aug. 12 11 a.m. - An officer filed a report after an employer expressed concern about the welfare of an employee. 5:11 p.m. - An officer talked to a caller who wasn't sure if they needed to file a report. 5:17 p.m. - A security officer asked officers to check for a suspected homeless person and do extra patrol to keep an eye on the business...

Carroll County justices of the peace expressed empathy with a resident who addressed them Monday night about a neighbor who she says keeps more 40 dogs on an adjacent property, and several agreed that the county needs some sort of animal control law, but they ultimately voted down a proposed ordinance on the subject.

The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission is ready to welcome new director Lacey Ekberg. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the commission voted to add Ekberg to the list of authorized check signers. Finance director Rick Bright said the commission needed authorize Ekberg to sign checks, saying commissioners Susan Harman and Terry McClung are already authorized to do so.

Dynasty (No. C19-0043) is a female Heeler mix, a little under a year old. She is a medium-sized dog that would make a good family dog. She is an attentive girl that listens well and aims to please. She is spayed and has her shots. She's available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188. ...

Eureka Springs School District is getting ready to take on multiple construction projects. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs School Board voted to authorize Superintendent Bryan Pruitt to seek bids to hire a construction manager for upcoming building projects. The first major project, Pruitt said, is a renovation of the soccer and track field behind the elementary school. Pruitt said the track will be leveled up and the shot put and discus competition space will be moved from the middle of the field to to the side of the track.

Jessica Fitzpatrick is adding a new title to her education resume. Fitzpatrick recently was named the new head of school at Clear Spring School, where she taught from 1999 to 2010. She said she worked her way through all the grades and was at the school when the high school program began. While teaching at Clear Spring, Fitzpatrick said, she earned her master's degree in progressive education.

Steve Falkowski is this week's Citizen of the Week. Falkowski was nominated by Fiona Richards, who said Falkowski chauffeured the guests at Good Shepherd Humane Society's Cause4Paws event back and forth to their cars. Richards also thanked Holiday Island for loaning the cart to the event...

Grandma’s House Children’s Advocacy Center and The Merlin Foundation will hold an Open House for their new Berryville location from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at 206 S. Main St. The public is invited to see all the updates that have been made to the new location. ...

The Holiday Island Art Guild will have the 31st Annual Art Show Aug. 23-25 at the Holiday Island Clubhouse. The theme for this year's show is "Artists at Work," and for the first time ever, members of the art guild will be set up around the showroom creating their art...