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Going into the spring semester, everyone at Eureka Springs Elementary School is on the same page –– literally. Instructional facilitator Chrys McClung said the students and staff have been reading “The Lemonade War” as part of the Read to Them program...

The Eureka Springs School Board voted Monday to approve the district’s Master Facilities Plan for 2019. Facilities director Mike Dwyer presented the narrative summary to the board, discussing future projects, current projects and completed projects...

Jan. 7 9:42 a.m. — Officers responded to a local nursing facility for a report of theft and took a report. Jan. 8 9:10 a.m. — Officers responded to a local business for a report of a male subject causing a disturbance in the parking lot. The individual was trespassed from the property...

The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission voted Wednesday to approve the scores for dispensary applications in the state, and Eureka Green placed fifth for Zone 1. A total of 32 dispensary locations will be awarded licenses. The commission divided the state into eight zones, and the four highest-scoring applicants in each zone will be awarded licenses...

The Eureka Springs Planning Commission's request to reduce the number of members from seven to five hasn't been denied, but it hasn't been approved either. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council addressed the request to cut down the number of commissioners. Alderman Bob Thomas said he understands it's hard to fill those positions, saying he's not comfortable with the commission's request because that would mean three people could make all the decisions for the commission...

No major injuries were reported and a cause was not immediately determined after a large fire broke out early Sunday morning at the Table Rock Landing condominiums in Holiday Island. Holiday Island fire chief Bob Clave said firefighters received the call around 6:30 a.m. ...

Published by MedScape, an educational service for Family Practice doctors, is a report clearing the safety of supplemental calcium. Not just one, but two large-scale studies clearly show no connection between supplementing with common calcium and heart attack in either women or men. Please feel assured and at ease with these findings...

The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa is all about tradition. One tradition that started in 2008 as part of the 7th Annual Christmas at the Crescent Celebration was the “growing” of the “Christmas Forest,” an effort to raise money for local and area charities. In the past 10 years this forest has harvested nearly $38,000 in local area charitable contributions...

Joanie Kratzer is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Kratzer works with Eureka Springs High School Rotary Interact students and comes for meetings once a week to help introduce and get students involved with the community. “She works with the students to think locally, regionally and statewide about how they can use their talents and abilities to make a difference,” said high school counselor Rachal Hyatt...

Jasmine (No. C17-0111) is a female, Catahoula-Lab mix, approximately 3 years old. She walks well on a leash and knows how to sit. She has plenty of energy for outdoor activities and is looking for a family to call her own. She would prefer to be your only baby. She is spayed and has her shots. ...

The Eureka Springs Community Center is offering a 12-week class on weight management skills beginning Jan. 23. Activity director Catherine Luna said the program provides assistance to those who want to lose weight and develop lifelong weight management skills by offering private counseling with measurement tracking, a free pedometer and a course information binder. The class will take place every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., scheduled from Jan. 23 to April 17...

The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission elected new officers at its Wednesday meeting. Susan Tharp was re-elected chairperson, and Glenna Booth was elected vice chairperson. New commissioner Judy Holden was elected secretary and treasurer, and David Sallee was elected assistant secretary and treasurer. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Auditorium...

Eureka Springs city clerk Ann Armstrong might have more direct access to funds in 2019. At a budget workshop Jan. 8, the Eureka Springs City Council heard from finance director Lonnie Clark about proposed changes to the 2019 budget. Clark said Armstrong proposed her own budget category, with $221,166 in revenue and $35,341 in expenses. Clark said the revenue would stay in the general fund, saying he’s considering creating a separate category for Armstrong’s expenses...

The Eureka Springs School District is back in session, working to prepare students for exams and provide new opportunities in the spring semester of the 2018-19 school year. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the district began working on several new projects in the fall semester and hopes to continue providing new opportunities to its students in the spring semester...

The Eureka Springs Hospital Commission resolved on New Year's Eve to keep the emergency room running, even if Allegiance Health Management can't afford to do so. The commission called a special meeting on Dec. 31 to address a pressing situation in the emergency room. ...

Dec. 26 6:24 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a subject illegally dumping trash in a dumpster. 8:14 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a pig in the roadway but was unable to locate the animal. Maybe he crossed the road, but why? Dec. 27...

Fresh cilantro when made into a pesto is not only tasty but can be exceptionally good for you. Cilantro is that parsley-like herb used in salsa that gives a delicious zip to the food. When cilantro goes to seed you get coriander but it is the young leaves in this case that can be so good for you. In addition to being rich in vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, it can be used as a very powerful chelating (deep cleansing) food, according to a Japanese researcher named Dr. Yoshiaki Omura...

Allison and Dennington Moss, who run Green Acre Lodge Assisted Living Facility, are this week’s Citizens of the Week. They recently received a plaque recognizing Green Acre as a gold-level business partner of the Central Crossing Senior Center. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com...

Cheetah (No. F17-0069) is a female, a little under 2 years old. She would stand out in a room full of tabbies, because of her exotic look and unique face. She loves to play and romp in our communal cat room. She also loves to be held and spoiled. 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 Carroll County Quorum Court will continue to hold its regular meetings at 5 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the courtroom of the Carroll County Eastern District Courthouse. The quorum court held a brief special session on Monday to approve an ordinance establishing the date and time of the regular meeting for the next two years...

Carroll County could have both a medical marijuana cultivation facility and a dispensary by the end of 2019.

Then-Carroll County Sheriff Randy Mayfield found himself in hot water late in 2018 after he was caught on camera using a homophobic slur to describe District 3 Justice of the Peace Lamont Richie.

The Eureka Springs City Council is ending 2018 with several new voices at the table.

The Eureka Springs Police Department gained new leadership in 2018.

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission had a big year, with the new downhill trails at Lake Leatherwood City Park opening to the public after months of construction. The project is funded by the Northwest Arkansas Trailblazers on behalf of Tom Walton.

The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce has seen quite a few changes in 2018.

Eureka Springs High School is big on giving back, and that’s never more apparent than during the holiday season. That’s when students throughout the school come together to wrap gifts for Angel Tree recipients.

Fran Swensen is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Swensen was nominated by Mickey Schneider, who said Swensen saved the day during a recent storm. Swensen woke up smelling gas, Schneider said, and called 911 to turn the gas off. “A tree on the corner of the two lots had been ripped out of the ground by the wind and dumped on our other neighbors’ house,” Schneider said. “Needless to say, if Fran had not woken up or gone outside, this whole neighborhood would have blown up.”...

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission is growing its scope with the help of the Eureka Springs Community Center.

Seven Eureka Springs students aced the ACT this year.

The Eureka Springs Fire Department and EMS responded to 113 calls between October and November, according to fire chief Nick Samac.

The Crescent Hotel supports local nonprofits every holiday season with the Christmas Tree Forest, located on the east lawn.