September 2024

Bobbie Pelton of Omaha

Bobbie Jo Ayres Pelton, 48, of Omaha, passed away September 12, 2024, at Cox-Branson Hospital surrounded by her husband and children. Bobbie was born on September 15, 1975, in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Bonnie Hite Ayres.
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Doyle Weber of Gassville

Doyle Dwight Weber, 68,of Gassville, passed away on September 11, 2024, at his home with his children by his side. Doyle was born on December 13, 1955, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Jacob and Charlotte (Pethoud) Weber.
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NCAMSS to meet

The North Central Arkansas Military Service Sisters will be holding their September luncheon on Friday, September 27, at 12 Noon. The location will be Skipper’s Restaurant, 711 Highway 5N, Mountain Home.
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Go wild with MN

By Nell Doyle If you enjoy exploring nature, whether it’s hiking, paddling, or learning about wildflowers, trees and critters, you’ll love going wild with area master naturalists. “We’re a lively, friendly group of folks,” says Beth Kennedy of Mountain Home, president of North Central Arkansas Master Naturalists (NCAMN).
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State Capitol Week

Legislators and state officials continue to work on methods of improving maternal health care in Arkansas. A special committee created by the governor last week issued its recommendations in a report called “Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies.” It calls for making access to health care clearer and more convenient for expectant mothers.
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