Spring River is one of the main attractions Fulton and Sharp Counties has to offer, and draws in many visitors during summer. All rivers can be considered dangerous to some degree. At times, the dangers must either be avoided, or in some cases, resolved. On June 9 one of those dangers become evident on Spring
State And Local Officials Repair Sinkhole In Spring River
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Hardy Fire Department Works To Make City Safer
According to Hardy Mayor Jason Jackson, Main Street businesses in Hardy will be a little safer following the fire department’s purchase of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors for each of the businesses. “We received a grant for smoke detectors and raised funds for fire extinguishers. Our goal is to have every business downtown to have
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City of Hardy Prepares For Incoming Council; Fire Chief Resigns
The Hardy City Council held their final meeting of the year Dec. 4. This was the final meeting for Mayor Jason Jackson and several council members. The meeting opened with corrections of the minutes and the presentation of a budget financial draft discussion. During budget financials, Alderman Bruce Thurow began asking questions in regards to
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Hardy Mayor Shares Future Plans
Hardy’s new mayor, Ernie Rose, took to his new public service role like a duck to water Jan. 2 following the swearing in ceremony for county and city officials. Following the ceremony, Rose was found at Hardy City Hall and took a few minutes to share his plans with the Villager Journal. The City of
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Rose Appointed As Assistant Director Of Public Safety
The Hardy Fire Department has new leadership following the city council’s decision to reinstate the Department of Public Safety. On Jan. 8 Department of Public Safety Director Tamara Taylor appointed Austin Rose as the Assistant Director and Fire Chief for the city. Rose is a third generation firefighter and has worked as a volunteer for
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Hardy To Reinstate Water Rescue Team
Following the reinstatement of the Department of Public Safety in the City of Hardy, plans are already in place to help improve safety in the community. According to Jason Bristow, one effort currently under way is to re-implement the Hardy Fire Department’s Water Rescue and Dive Team. “Due to our background and experience, myself and
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Hardy A& P Commission Sees Busy Agenda For First Meeting Of 2019
The Hardy Advertising and Promotions Commission (A&P) held their first meeting of 2019 at the Hardy Civic Center Jan. 28. New to the table were Hardy City Council members Mark Gordon and Bruce Thurow. This was also the first meeting conducted by Kristin Proulx, who was appointed chairperson of the commission in December of 2018. […]
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Hardy City Council Passes Budget; Discusses Future Plans
The Hardy City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 4. The meeting opened with the approval of two sets of minutes; the first from a working meeting and the second from the council’s regularly scheduled January meeting. Freda Mae Gamblin was the first to speak to the council per the sign up sheet for […]
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Nancy Jo Orr 79 Passed Away Feb. 18, 2019
Nancy Jo Orr, 79, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away February 18, 2019, at White River Medical Center in Batesville. She was born November 4, 1939, in Hyannis, Nebraska. Nancy worked as a paralegal in her husband’s law office and was involved as a leader in numerous community activities: Sharp County Fair (longtime secretary/treasurer), North […]
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Cherokee Village Lions Club To Host Masquerade Ball
The Cherokee Village Lions Club is gearing up for their annual community dance slated for March 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Omaha Center in Cherokee Village. Tickets to the event are $10 and light refreshments will be provided. The theme for this year’s event is A Masquerade. “This is an event for […]
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