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Cherokee Village Fire Department Auxiliary Awards Scholarships to Highland High School Graduates
The Cherokee Village Fire Department Auxiliary has awarded scholarships to four Highland High School seniors who will be entering their freshman year of college this fall. Originally introduced as a $1000 award that could be [...]
Bears for the better
Bears is the word of the day for one group of ladies in Cherokee Village. Off and on for the last 30 years, ladies with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) have spent hours each [...]
Unveiling the Itch: Poison Ivy & Poison Oak
Ain't no denyin' the allure of the great outdoors, but there's critters out there aimin' to spoil the fun. Poison ivy and poison oak, are sneaky plants packin' a punch with their itchy antics. But [...]
Health and Wellness
Unveiling the Itch: Poison Ivy & Poison Oak
Ain't no denyin' the allure of the great outdoors, but there's critters out there aimin' to spoil the fun. Poison ivy and poison oak, are sneaky plants packin' a punch with their itchy antics. But [...]
Journey to Wellness: Go Play
“Go play outside” was one of my mother’s favorite commands to me when I was a little boy especially when it was proceeded with, “You are getting on my nerves.” I never meant to get [...]
Mental Health Awareness month
May marks the start of Mental Health Awareness month, one of only a handful of awareness campaigns that relates to everyone. This year’s theme is “Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World.” According [...]
White River Health Is the First in North Central Arkansas to Offer Innovative TCAR Procedure to Treat Carotid Artery Disease
White River Health (WRH) is the first in North Central Arkansas to treat carotid artery disease and prevent future strokes using an innovative procedure called TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR). Mahesh Anantha, MD, FACC, FSCAI of [...]
Navigating the Pollen Storm: A Comprehensive Guide to Tackling Seasonal Allergies
As the world around us bursts into bloom, it ain't just the flowers showing off their colors—it's allergy season kicking into high gear. For folks far and wide, spring ain't just about picnics and sunshine; [...]
Night Blindness: Understanding, Risks, and Remedies
When the sun bids adieu and the stars start twinklin', some folks find themselves tangled up in a peculiar plight known as night blindness, or as the docs fancy callin' it, nyctalopia. Now, picture this: [...]
Food and Recipes
Peanut Butter Raisin Spread
¾ cup raisins ½ cup apple juice 2 Tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup creamy peanut butter Place raisins and apple juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to [...]
Caramel Apple Dip
½ cup butter ½ cup Karo syrup 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup sweetened condensed milk Stir ingredients together in a 2-quart saucepan. Brin to a boil slowly and over low heat. Stir continuously to [...]
Easy Greens
Easy Greens 1 bunch collard greens 1 bunch mustard greens 1 bunch turnip greens 3 strips of bacon 1 large onion Salt and pepper to taste Take the bunches of greens and rinse thoroughly, cut [...]
Company Chicken Casserole
6 oz. wild rice, uncooked 1 teaspoon low-cal margarine 4 Tablespoons cornstarch 1 ½ cups evaporated skim milk 1 ½ cups chicken broth 1 (8-oz.) can cubed chicken or turkey ½ cup chopped onion 1 [...]
How to spice it up on your own
For those lucky enough to plan meals ahead of time, I applaud you, but for myself, I tend to fly by the seat of my pants. Or, possibly worse I’ll get home to find I [...]
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
½ cup margarine ½ cup salad oil 1 3/4 cups sugar Cream the first three ingredients. Add: 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup sour milk 2 ½ cups flour ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 [...]
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Local Goverment
Local unofficial election results for March, 5, 2024
Unofficial final results are in for Fulton County with a total of 1,662 ballots cast. In the race for president, on the Republican ticket, Donald Trump received the majority vote with 1,236 votes followed by Nikki [...]
Notice of Hardy Planing Commission Meeting
There will be a meeting of the City of Hardy Planning Commission on November 13, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at 124 Woodland Hills Road, Hardy, Arkansas 72542. The meeting is open to the public.
Stewart announces run for Sharp County J.P. District 9
Anna Stewart is announcing her run for Sharp County Justice of the Peace District 9.Stewart is a resident of Poughkeepsie and has a wealth of experience in various roles including Justice of the Peace in [...]
Books and Reading
AFL closed Columbus Day
The Ash Flat Library will be closed Monday, October 9 in observance of Columbus Day. They will return to their regular schedule Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Preschool Storytime at the Ash Flat Library scheduled
Preschool Storytime is scheduled for this Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at 10:30 a.m! Bring your preschoolers and have your friends bring their's too! The littles will have a big time listening to a story just [...]
Porter to host signing and sale at Cave City Library
Local author Joey Porter has released his second book and will host a book signing and sale of his newest compilation Aug. 8 at the Cave City Library. Porter served in the United States Army prior to [...]
Seed Saving at AFL
Don’t forget! This Saturday! How to Save Your Seeds for Next Year Saturday, July 22nd, 10:00 am Ash Flat Library (conference room) Peggy Tiffany, Sharp County Master Gardner No registration is required, free
Obituaries
Charles Wilson
Charles Edward Wilson of Hardy, Arkansas passed away on December 2, 2023. Charles was born September 15, 1938 in Hardy. After graduation from Hardy High School in 1956, he attended the University of Arkansas at [...]
Bobby Flickinger
Bobby Flickinger, 89, of Garfield, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, December 1, 2023, in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born in Joplin, Missouri, on May 19, 1934, son of the late Leonard and Veta (Raider) Flickinger. Bobby [...]
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Books and Reading
Ash Flat Library fall book sale scheduled for Nov. 4
The Ash Flat Library will be holding its fall book sale on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ash Flat Community Center (located across the street from the library) [...]
Stop the Cycle spaghetti fundraiser
Stop the Cycle will be holding the Spay-ghetti lunch fundraiser September 7, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at VFW #9777 at 105 Veteran's Way, Salem, AR. A donation of $10 or more lands you [...]
Farm & Flea market fun at the Mission Saturdays
The Farm and Flea Market held on the property of the Mission of Hope at 3968 US 412 in Hardy to benefit the mission’s Raise the Roof fund is ongoing Saturday mornings and vendors are [...]
Cherokee Village A&P Commission Seeking Consultant
The Cherokee Village Advertising and Promotion Commission (CV A&P) seeks to engage a consultant on a part-time basis to help carry out the day-to-day work of the all-volunteer Commission, including implementing its annual digital and print tourism [...]
