News
Few Show Up For Hearing
Lincoln City Council Members Debate Cat Issue Again
LINCOLN — The City Council met on Monday following a Thursday evening public hearing on a proposed new animal control ordinance. Continue reading...
Children Learn About Good Health
Prairie Grove School Hosts Health Fair
PRAIRIE GROVE — Elementary and middle school children learned about good nutrition, proper hand washing and the importance of exercise during the district's annual community Health Fair. Continue reading...
Cane Hill Post Office Gets Reprieve
CANE HILL — Small community post offces such as Cane Hill are under consideration to remain open but for fewer hours due to the Postal Service decision against closing thousands of rural facilities. Continue reading...
Religion
Central United Methodist Church: N.O.W. Committee Meets
School Backpack Program Discussed
WASHINGTON COUNTY — We want to wish Nigel and Valerie Dawson happy anniversary on May 4. Continue reading...
Church Happenings: Rexall Rangers To Perform
WASHINGTON COUNTY — The Calvary Baptist congregation in Summers will be hosting the Rexall Rangers for fifth Sunday Services on April 29. Continue reading...
Church Happenings: Rexall Rangers To Perform
WASHINGTON COUNTY — The Calvary Baptist congregation in Summers will be hosting the Rexall Rangers for fifth Sunday services on April 29. The gospel/western concert will begin at 6 p.m. Continue reading...
Opinion
Grandparents Are Givers
Phone Scam Targets The Vulnerable
WASHINGTON COUNTY — Anyone who is a grandparent knows how precious our grandchildren are to us. Anyone who has lost a grandchild knows the grief and deep loss one feels after the child is gone. Continue reading...
The Shadows Come And Go
The Sunshine Will Return
WASHINGTON COUNTY — I have just finished a quilt top. The pattern is called “Trip Around the World” or “Sunshine and Shadows,” depending on the part of the country. Continue reading...
Bank Of America’s Healthier Roots
WASHINGTON COUNTY — The father of Bank of America wouldn't recognize it today. The "built-to-last" institution he founded has turned into a "builtto-loot" operation obsessed with short-term gains. Continue reading...
Sports
Three Sport Athlete Cheyenne Vaughn Values Native Heritage
LINCOLN — Jon Vaughn chokes back tears when he recalls a vision his late mother, Pearl Bluebird-Vaughn, had of his son, Cheyenne, before the boy was born. Continue reading...
Tigers Win Regional Championship
Prairie Grove Hands Shiloh 10-7 Loss
HARRISON — The Prairie Grove Tigers earned the 4A-North Regional Championship and avenged a loss in the 4A-1 conference title game, when they beat their arch nemesis Shiloh Saints 10-7 on May 7, in a contest played in Harrison. Continue reading...
Thordsen State Champ In Triple Jump
Second Consecutive Year Lincoln Has Individual Champion
PRESCOTT — Lincoln junior Nikki Thordsen completed an awesome finish at the 3A State Track Meet held at Prescott on May 3 by placing first in the triple jump. Continue reading...
Living
Local Riders Enjoy Outing for Good Cause
LINCOLN — A Ride for the Cure was held May 5 at Salem Springs Stables in Lincoln to benefi t the Susan G. Komen Ozark Aff liate. Continue reading...
On The Shelf: Family Game Night Every Second Tuesday
LINCOLN — Family game night at Lincoln Public Library will be held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Continue reading...
Lincoln Lifestyles: Area Cemetery Decoration Days, Birthdays, Anniversaries Listed
LINCOLN — Yes, I know, friends, I apologize about last week’s column (or the lack of it), but I did send it in. Continue reading...
