38th annual Classic Antique and Classic Car Show to be held
Renee JANES E ditor smn@areawidenews.com Organizers are gearing up for the 38th annual Classic Antique and Classic Car Show to be held on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Mammoth Spring State Park.
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation surprises Koshkonong schools and library with $15,000 and new books
Courtesy Dollar General Literacy Foundation Goodlettsville, Tennessee – On Thursday, Aug. 18, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the donation of $15,000 and 100 new books to the community with Koshkonong Elementary School, Koshkonong High School and the Koshkonong Public Library each receiving $5,000.
2022 Oregon County Farm Family
Renee JANES E ditor smn@areawidenews.com Located in the heart of the countryside of Oregon County is the picturesque homestead of Larry and Carol Grimes, the 2022 Oregon County Farm Family. Married for 51 years, the Grimes’ hsave been farming for most of their lives.
Ozarka Surgical Technology Program receives initial accreditation
Katie Norris Director, PR & Marketing Ozarka College MOUNTAIN VIEW, Arkansas – Recently the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs awarded initial accreditation to the Surgical Technology Program at Ozarka College. The Ozarka College Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.
Short-term study abroad program to Costa Rica scheduled for summer 2023
Students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) can learn more about Costa Rica during a short-term, study abroad opportunity scheduled for summer 2023. Ana I.
BB Road VFD and Community Center barbecue to be held
BB Road VFD and Community Center barbecue will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. The meal will consist of barbecued pulled pork, side dishes, dessert bar and beverage for a donation of $10 for adults and children over 12, $6 for children 12 and under and free for preschoolers. Take out will be available.
Unique WWII B-24 scheduled for 80th WRAAF anniversary celebration
The Wings of Honor Museum and Walnut Ridge Regional Airport will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the beginning of training at the WWII Army Air Forces Basic Flying School at Walnut Ridge the weekend of October 14-16. The theme of the celebration is “A Gathering of Warbirds.” Airport Manager Stacy Hoggard and Harold Johnson, president of the Wings of Honor Museum Board are optimistic that several WWII aircraft, as well as dozens of other planes of all types will fly in for the celebration. Several WWII aircraft owners have been invited. There will be a free breakfast at the museum from 7 – 9 a.m. for all pilots and passengers who fly in on Saturday morning, and an FAA Safety Meeting for pilots is planned at 10 a.m. Lunch for pilots and passengers will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Spring River’s Got Talent tickets on sale
Tickets for Spring River’s Got Talent show, which will be held on Sept. 17 at the Hardy Civic Center, are now available. Adult tickets are $15, students are $10 and can be purchased at: Biggers Bar Grill & Inn and Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce (Hardy); Community Home Health, Rebel Time-Out, First Community Bank and Ozark Gateway Realty OGWLLC; (Highland); Arts Center of North Arkansas ACNA (Cherokee Village); FNBC (Ash Flat) and Cedar Glade Resort & Spa (Horseshoe Bend). Children five and under are free.
Thayer Council addresses city business
Thayer Council addressed city business during their regular monthly meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 9.