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Touchdown! : Officials: One tornado hit county
By Jamie Brunk Staff Writer // jamieb@nwanews.com
BENTON COUNTY — What started as an ominous-looking funnel cloud Saturday developed into a tornado, weather officials said Monday. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
NW Medical celebrates five years in new facility
By Jeff Mores Staff Writer // jeffm@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Lillian Pingel has been sewing red hearts onto teddy bears and delivering them to emergency patients in the Bentonville area for more than 20 years. So no one needs to tell her that health care — and the population — have changed dramatically during that time. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Beaver Lake ready for big weekend
By Katie Butler Staff Writer // katieb@nwanews.com
ROGERS — Beaver Lake’s high water should not affect campers and boaters too much as Memorial Day weekend approaches to kick off the busy lake season. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
5 Republicans vying for top post in county
By Jeff Mores Staff Writer // jeffm@nwanews.com
Editor’s note: This story is the last in a series of stories on contested races The Daily Record will run leading up to the May 20 election. BENTON COUNTY — When Benton County voters head out to their local polling places May 20, a familiar name will not appear on the ballot for the top spot in the county. Benton County Judge Gary Black announced earlier this year he won’t seek re-election for a fifth term. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Bentonville council considers increasing electric rates
By Eleanor Evans Staff Writer // eleanore@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — It may be time for the city to adjust its electric rates once again. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Police arrest nearly naked man at Oakdale Junior High
By Tom Treweek Staff Writer // tomt@nwanews.com
ROGERS — To protect her students, Shellie Cope had to talk to a nearly naked man. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Hit-and-run bus driver gets community service
By Tom Treweek Staff Writer // tomt@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Judge Tom Keith sentenced a Bentonville school-bus driver Monday to 100 hours of community service. Donald Espeseth, 75, pleaded guilty April 28 to leaving the scene of an accident. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Felony arson case against Bentonville man dismissed
By Tom Treweek Staff Writer // tomt@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Prosecuting attorneys came close to being able to prove Bentonville resident Clarence Spence, 35, was guilty of arson, but not close enough to proceed with Spence’s trial. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Charity game tonight
Wal-Mart Store No. 1 in Rogers and the Rogers Fire Department will host a Children’s Miracle Network Charity Challenge Basketball Game at 6:30 tonight to benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital.The game will be held at the Rogers Sophomore Campus, at 2930 S. First St. in Rogers.Advance tickets are $2 and may be purchased at Wal-Mart Store No. 1, 2110 W.Walnut St., and at the Rogers Fire Department Administration Building, 201 N. First St.Tickets will be $3 at the door. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Slew of campaign signs come with varied rules
By Katie Butler Staff Writer // katieb@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Red, white, blue and, occasionally, green signs line roads and garnish properties throughout Benton County in preparation for the May 20 primary and nonpartisan judicial elections. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center volunteers receive awards
By Tonya McKiever Staff Writer // tonyam@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Patti Bennett of Rogers and Carla Kallesen of Bentonville were pleasantly surprised Monday morning at the Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center. Each woman was honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Bronze Award for volunteering between 100 and 249 hours over the last year at the center. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Gentry Freedom Fest set
The Gentry Freedom Fest will be held July 4 at Gentry Park. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Masonic Lodge plans dinner
The Rogers Masonic Lodge, at 320 E. New Hope Road, will hold a spaghetti and chili dinner from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
May 31 last day to assess
The last day Benton County residents can assess personal property without a penalty is May 31. Assessments can be done in person in five locations: 215 E. Central or 2308 SE 28th St. in Bentonville ; 108 Main St. in Gravette; 707 S. Lincoln, Suite B in Siloam Springs; or 300 W. Poplar in Rogers. Assessments are also available by phone by calling 271-1033 in Bentonville or 888-267-7337 outside of Bentonville, or online through the county’s Web site, www. co.benton.ar.us. After May 31, there is a 10-percent late fee penalty. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Highlands Church plans flea market
Highlands Church in Bella Vista will hold a flea market from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. May 31. As in the past, the event will provide an opportunity for people to have their own small “garage sales.” Parking spaces are available in the large lot in front of the church for $10 and $18. Call 876-2755 or 855-4061. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Senate looking at ways to cut gas costs
By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer // garyl@nwanews.com
BENTON COUNTY — In a move to reduce the price of gasoline, U.S. Senator Mark Pryor said he hopes President George W. Bush will stop filling the nearly full Strategic Petroleum Reserve. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Centerton court fines, fees can now be paid online
By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer // garyl@nwanews.com
CENTERTON — Residents here who owe money to the Centerton City Court now have the ability to use credit cards, either in person or online, to make the required payments. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Analysis breakfast set for June 4
The Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas and the Northwest Arkansas Chambers of Commerce will host the Q1 2008 Quarterly Business Analysis breakfast in Rogers. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Guided study helps reduce F’s
By Jamie Brunk Staff Writer // jamieb@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — When freshman Ashley Clark learned she had a failing grade in U.S. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
History professor to address Democratic Women May 19
From Staff Reports
BENTONVILLE — The Benton County Democratic Women’s Club will soon hear from Randall Woods, Ph.D. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Several graduations planned this month
By Katie Butler Staff Writer // katieb@nwanews.com
BENTON COUNTY — Benton County’s seven public high schools are scheduled to hold graduations by the end of this month. - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
NWACC confers degrees
ROGERS — More than 300 new potential leaders were released into the world as Northwest Arkansas Community College held its annual commencement ceremony Friday night. - Saturday, May 10, 2008
Planners return from Iraq; another will leave for National Guard
By Jeff Mores Staff Writer // jeffm@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — The city of Bentonville welcomed home two of its own and wished another good luck in his future endeavors on Friday. - Saturday, May 10, 2008
Candidates Peterson, Sewell campaign for tax-collector job
By Jeff Mores Staff Writer // jeffm@nwanews.com
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of stories on contested races The Daily Record will run leading up to the May 20 election. - Saturday, May 10, 2008
Cooper students honored by Smokey Bear, garden club
By Tonya McKiever Staff Writer // tonyam@nwanews.com
BELLA VISTA — Shouts of greeting rang from Cooper Elementary School’s weekly Round-Up assembly in the gymnasium Friday morning when Smokey Bear appeared. More than 500 students welcomed the friendly, furry bear; county forester Scott Noble; and two representatives from the Bella Vista Garden Club. - Saturday, May 10, 2008
Rogers man arrested for illegal alcohol sales, fake IDs
From Staff Reports
ROGERS — Police arrested a man claiming to be Juvenal Estrada-Estrada on Thursday for selling alcohol without a license, 17 counts of forgery and obstructing governmental operations. - Saturday, May 10, 2008
May 31 last day to assess
The last day Benton County residents can assess personal property without a penalty is May 31. - Saturday, May 10, 2008
Coroner, sheriff candidates clash at Rogers-Lowell Chamber
By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer n garyl@nwanews.com
ROGERS — County sheriff candidates differed on federal prisoners, and a county coroner candidate had his qualifications questioned at a candidates forum on Friday. - Saturday, May 10, 2008
Sheriff, judge candidates highlight Young Republicans forum
By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer // garyl@nwanews.com
ROGERS — County sheriff and county judge candidates fielded questions on many subjects in a candidates forum Friday. - Saturday, May 10, 2008
XNA to use grant for safety equipment
From Staff Reports
HIGHFILL — Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport will get a $654,089 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Sens. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., and Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and U.S. Rep. John Boozman, R-Ark., said in a joint news release. - Saturday, May 10, 2008