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Carroll County Judge Sam Barr will appoint a seven-person advisory board to study options for upgrading the county’s emergency communications system. The Carroll County Quorum Court on Monday unanimously approved an ordinance establishing the ad hoc committee, to be composed of city officials, law enforcement representatives and fire service representatives from across the county...

The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission talk a walking tour of the cemetery Wednesday, April 10, so that cemetery superintendent Pat Lujan could highlight possible expansions and improvements the commission could make. Cemetery sexton told the commission about 816 headstones have been cleaned thanks to hardworking volunteers Andrea Rowe, Annunziata Scarpino, Mickey Schneider and Ellen Light, who have put in 177 volunteer hours at the cemetery...

Eureka Springs Elementary School's 3rd and 4th graders wear 'Show What You Know' t-shirts at a pep rally to get them excited for upcoming tests, and Kent Butler and the Eureka Springs High School cheerleaders are on hand to motivate the youngsters.

These talented kids find Neverland at Elite Dance Studio's performance of Peter Pan on Saturday, April 14, at Center Stage Event Center in Eureka Springs. Elite Dance is led by Eureka Springs local Melanie Naumann.

The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission is still looking for someone to replace retiring director Mike Maloney. At the commission's regular meeting Wednesday, April 10, finance director Rick Bright was named interim director while the commission searches for Maloney's replacement. ...

Petunia (No. F19-0008) is a female orange tabby, approximately 3 years old. She is a very timid baby and would like a quiet household to call her home. She comes with her kitty hideout bed. She likes to nap and watch the daily activities from her kitty cave. ...

Cheryl Rutledge is this week's Citizen of the Week. Rutledge was nominated by Carol Douglas, who said Rutledge is constantly volunteering her time to help others. She has been working tirelessly at ECHO Village since the beginning of the project, Douglas said, and also volunteers her time with the Girl Scout Camp in Noark and Eureka Springs School of the Arts. "Actually, if there is a citizen of the year, not just the week," Douglas said, "Cheryl should be a front runner."...

Joe Purdy and SmokeyDewdrops will kick off the Third Saturday concert series with a free show at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Basin Spring Park. Purdy is a singer, songwriter and self-described hillbilly. His latest album "Who Will Be Next?" plants its feet deep in the tradition of Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs and others...

The Eureka Springs Hospital Commission is ready to hold Allegiance Health Management accountable for paying its employees, even if that means taking legal action. On Monday night. chairman John House said he's gotten word that ER doctors aren't being paid on time. ...

The Heart of Many Ways will host an Earth Celebration from Friday, April 19, through Sunday, April 28, at 68 Mountain St. The celebration will feature examinations of nature in art, spiritual connections with animals and interfaith worship services. For more information, visit HeartofManyWaysOrg.wixsite.com/website...

The Eureka Springs Community Center has new activities and amenities in the works. Board member Debbie Davis said she's excited to host Fiber in the Ozarks at the community center on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27. The festival appeals to anyone interested in fibers, Davis said, including crocheters, felters, hookers, knitters, quilters, spinners and weavers. There will be classes all day Friday, Davis said, and Saturday will be mostly dedicated to vendors...

April 8 8:33 a.m. — An officer responded to a local business for a report of a vehicle hitting part of the property. 1:37 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of two possibly intoxicated subjects on a motorcycle but was unable to locate the individuals...

Carroll County churches will be observing Easter Sunday with a variety of special services and events this weekend. Western Carroll County The Eureka Springs Methodist Church will hold a Maundy Thursday Service at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18, and a Good Friday Service at 6 p.m. ...

A Franklin County man who is accused of killing his wife at a Eureka Springs rental cabin in 2017 was released on bond Monday night after being arrested Friday — nearly two years after the alleged crime. Heath Wayne Owens, 48, of Charleston, is accused of killing his wife, 45-year-old Linda Owens on June 17, 2017, at the cabin located at 361 Carroll County Road 117. ...

The 1886 Crescent Hotel doesn’t shy away from its macabre history, sharing tales of Dr. Norman Baker’s “cancer-curing” hospital during ghost tours every night of the week. Baker was a quack, said ghost tour manager Keith Scales, and regularly scammed cancer patients and their families...

A Franklin County man who is accused of killing his wife at a Eureka Springs rental cabin in 2017 was released on bond Monday night after being arrested last Friday — nearly two years after the alleged crime.

Eureka Springs High School student athlete Grayson Ertel is adding something new to her resume: fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and, hopefully, the organization's Student of the Year. Ertel is one of eight Northwest Arkansas students taking part in the society's Student of the Year program, a philanthropic leadership development program where students set ambitious fundraising goals to help families affected by blood cancer. ...

The Eureka Springs School Board voted Monday to approve advertising bids for the elementary remodel project once plans are approved by the state. Josh Siebert, architect with Modus Studio, said the renovation will focus on some of the most trafficked areas in the school, such as the entrance, the hallways and the cafeteria and multipurpose area...

April 1 12:02 p.m. - An officer responded to the Rogers Probation and Parole Office to pick up a subject on an outstanding Eureka Springs Police Department warrant. 5:15 p.m. - An officer responded to an ATM alarm at an area business and determined the electrical breaker had been shut off by a male subject hanging around the business. ...

The city of Eureka Springs is making major strides toward ADA compliance. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council heard from ADA coordinator Kim Stryker about all the compliance measures that have taken place since 2017. Stryker said the Americans with Disabilities Act requires municipalities to provide access to all services, programs and activities to people with disabilities...

Two Eureka Springs students graduated from the University of Arkansas at the end of the Fall 2018 semester, honored at the fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 15. Jennifer Northrup earned a bachelor of arts in French from the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and Ashley Johnson earned a bachelor of science in anthropology from Fulbright College...

Eureka Springs High School's Future Farmers of America will be hosting the 2019 Plant Sale at the high school greenhouse beginning Friday, April 12. The greenhouse will be available for business throughout the month of April, open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday and 3 p.m. ...

A Cup of Love Ministry has come a long way over the past year, and Chuck and Pattie Jarrett expect to continue that momentum by purchasing the building at 4032 E. Van Buren. The down payment for the building is $50,000, Pattie said, and they're got $8,000 left to raise. She said they worked out a deal with their landlord where they give more on the monthly payments so they could start the process of purchasing the building...

Fiona Richards is this week's Citizen of the Week. Richards was nominated by Audrey Falkowski for her "endless work" on Good Shepherd Humane Society's Diamonds & Denim Ball held on Saturday, March 23. "Her idea went from conception to a huge success in just four months," Falkowski said. "Not only did Good Shepherd Humane Society benefit from the thousands of dollars raised, but those attended had a fantastic time dancing to the music of Kevin Black and Los Roscoes. Fiona, you are amazing."...

Sybil (No. C17-0102) is a beautiful, 2.5-year-old pit mix. She loves to play and walks well on a leash. She knows how to sit and is eager to learn new commands. She does best with dogs that match her energy level. Her favorite game is tug-of-war. 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 from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188...

The Holiday Island Elks Lodge #1042 awards two $1,000 John Childers Vocational Scholarships to Eureka Springs High School students David Birchfield and Cole Rains. Birchfield and Rains are both attending North Arkansas College for heavy equipment and construction. Pictured from left to right are Suzanne Childers, Ken Brown, Stephanie Rains, Cole Rains, David Birchfield and Dawn and Ray Birchfield...

Grandma’s House Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) supports children and their families through every step of investigations. Michelle Steiner, executive director of Grandma’s House CAC, said the nonprofit takes a holistic approach to child abuse investigations...

ECHO Village clarification I wish to clarify the ECHO Village Water/Sewer information reported from the March 25 city council meeting, and respond to the survey question asked in last week’s Citizen, “Do you support the city council’s decision to reduce the sewer connection fee for ECHO Village?” whereby  2/3 of respondents said no. The city fees were broken down into sewer connection fees, sewer capacity fees, and water meter install and connection fees...

Carroll County is moving forward with a plan to establish its own solid waste district, but the move won’t have any impact on the controversial $18 assessment being charged to property owners in connection with the Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District...

For their first year as a team, students in Eureka Springs High School's Mock Trial club consider themselves very successful. They didn't place, but the team did make it all the way to the High School Mock Trial State Championship, held Saturday, March 30, at the Pulaski County Courthouse in Little Rock...

March 26 12:44 p.m. - An officer responded to a noise complaint at an area apartment complex. The complaint was unfounded. 1:43 p.m. - Officers responded to a report of a disturbance over someone parking in a resident’s private parking space and spoke with the parties involved. The illegally parked vehicle was towed...

Eureka Springs High School senior Jurny Hammond is the Eureka Springs Rotary Club's Student of the Month for February. Hammond is the son of Shad Rikard and the treasurer of the newly formed Future Farmers of America chapter at the high school. He has received commendations for his work in FFA and EAST activities and hopes to attend the University of Arkansas to pursue a degree in marketing after graduation...

Next year’s kindergarten students and their families can take a first look at their new schools this May. Eureka Springs Elementary School will hold Kindergarten Round-Up from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 1. Parents are asked to bring the following if available: birth certificate, Social Security card, immunization record and proof of residency...

The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission heard from a marketing expert at its regular workshop on Wednesday, March 27. Ryan Thompson, senior vice president of Miles Partnership, addressed ways the commission can work in the digital world while keeping the consumer at the forefront of marketing campaigns. CAPC chairwoman Carol Wright introduced Thompson, saying she's hoping the commission will take a deeper look at where its advertising dollars go...

Onyx (No. F18-0046 Onyx) is a regal-looking male cat, approximately 3.5 years old. He is a super affectionate cat and he does a cute head tilt to the side when he's listening to you talk. He can be a little picky about other cats and might prefer to be an only child. ...

Eureka Springs High School junior Grayson Ertel is this week's Citizen of the Week. Grayson was anonymously nominated for her pledge to raise $30,000 in seven short weeks for the Lymphona and Leukemia Society to help fight blood cancers. Ertel has volunteered for Loaves and Fishes and the Medical Supply Network in Tulsa. For more information on how to help Ertel meet her $30,000 goal, visit https://events.lls.org/gat/nwarsoy19/gertel...

The Carroll County Community Orchestra will perform its 14th annual spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Eureka Springs Auditorium. Conductor Jim Swiggart said this year’s spring concert will feature a wide variety of music, including traditional pieces like “Danny Boy” and “Funiculi Funicula” as well as marches like “Rough Riders” and “Bravura.”...

Good Shepherd Humane Society is celebrating the best fundraiser in its history. At the board's regular meeting Wednesday, March 27, Fiona Richards said the Diamonds & Denim Ball exceeded Good Shepherd's initial goal. Good Shepherd projected to bring in $22,000 after expenses from the event, Richards said, but ended up raising around $27,000...

Eureka House Concerts will present Ronny Cox on Sunday, April 7. Cox is a singer-songwriter, musician and actor who has been consistently active in the music world and Hollywood for more than 40 years. He charms crowds with self-teasing humor, tart progressive insight and a lulling Southwestern folk sound. ...

The Holiday Island Theater Guild's spring play "Morning's at Seven" will run April 11-13 at 6:30 p.m. at The Barn. This Tony Award-winning play is the funny, deeply poignant story of the four Gibbs sisters and their quirky families living in a small Midwestern town in 1938. ...

Dr. Anthony Pike of Eureka Springs Animal Hospital will be giving a free talk about the philosophical history and theory behind the modern science of genetics and DNA with respect to humans and their pets at 6 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library annex. ...

The affordable housing in ECHO Village should be available within a few months. Suzie Bell, who co-founded Eureka Christian Health Outreach (ECHO) with her husband, Dan, said volunteers have been working on the finishing touches for the homes. The project is meant to meet the community’s need for affordable housing...

The affordable housing in ECHO Village should be available within a few months. Suzie Bell, who co-founded Eureka Christian Health Outreach (ECHO) with her husband, Dan, said volunteers have been working on the finishing touches for the homes. The project is meant to meet the community’s need for affordable housing...

Juliet (No. C18-0079) is a female hound mix, a little over 1.5 years old. She is a strong independent lady and doesn’t need a Romeo. In fact, she wants to be the only pet in the household. She also has a lovely singing voice. Come meet this beautiful girl in person. She is spayed and has her shots. ...

Jason “Amazing” is this week’s Citizen of the Week. He was nominated by Larry Evans, who said he’s known as Jason “Amazing” because he does card tricks. “He went into Chelsea’s and found a moneybag,” Evans said. “He didn’t have any money in his pocket, but he took it in and said, ‘This must belong here,’ and returned the moneybag. That’s way above what normal people do anymore.”...

March 18 1:03 p.m. - An officer responded to a complaint of a utility trailer parked on Spring Street for an extended period of time. The officer had checked the trailer the previous week and red-tagged it for removal. 3:43 p.m. - An officer responded to an alarm and made contact with the homeowner. The officer checked the residence for signs of entry or unauthorized activity but found nothing...

The Eureka Springs City Council is showing support for an affordable housing initiative in town. During public comments Monday night, the council heard from Dan Bell on the construction of ECHO Village. Bell said eight houses are being built, saying he hopes to see people move in by June. The project hit a snag, Bell said, when he learned how much it would cost to hook up water meters...

The Spring Yards & Yards of Yard Sales event will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at locations citywide. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place the following Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4...

Carroll County District 1 Justice of the Peace Jack Deaton isn’t thrilled about the idea of asking for a tax increase to pay for upgrades to the county’s emergency communications system. But he believes it might be the only practical solution to an issue that is likely to become more pressing as time goes on...

The Democratic Party of Carroll County held its general membership meeting March 12 and began the ‘Give Back to the Community’ initiative by donating paper products, cleaning supplies, snacks and gift cards to Grandma’s House Children’s Advocacy Center, one of 14 advocacy centers in Arkansas serving abused and neglected children. Pictured from left to right are Democratic party chairman Doug Hausler, Grandma’s House representative Cody Tatum and Democratic party vice-chair Janet Corley...