September 2024

Why Me Lord?

1. As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. 2. “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?” 3. “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him. 4. We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work. 5. But while I am here in the world, I am the light of the world.” 6. Then he spit on the ground, made mud with the saliva, and spread the mud over the blind man’s eyes. 7. He told him, “Go wash yourself in the pool of Siloam”. So, the man went and washed and came back seeing!
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Akins receives NSHSS Honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced Bailea Akins from Yellville-Summit High School has been selected to the member of NSHSS. The Society recognizes students who demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.
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DEATH INVESTIGATION

Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that on September 1, at approximately 6:08 p.m., Deputies responded to a residence on Marion County (MC) Road 6018 after receiving a call about a male who was not breathing and was unresponsive. A Deputy and an Investigator arrived at the scene and met with first responders who identified the unresponsive male as Michael Smyth, 74 YOA.
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Pat Rodgers 2024 Marion County Fair Parade Grand Marshall

Pat Rodgers has been a Master Gardener since 1994. She is a charter member of the group, one of the only three charter members left currently. The Master Gardeners have been active in managing the horticultural exhibits for the Marion County Fair since 1995 as well as the beautification of our community. Pat has won many awards in the County Fair, including high point, and many best of shows, including foe her many beautiful, crocheted Afghans, her African Violets, canned goods, peppers and onions. Pat continues to garden and grows many beautiful plants at her Marion County home. She is honored to have been selected as this year’s Marion County Fair Parade Grand Marshall and wishes everyone a fun fair season.
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Janet Wilcox of Lead Hill

Janet Louise Wilcox, 79, of Lead Hill passed away September 6, 2024, in Harrison at The Springs of Mt. Vista. She was born on January 2, 1945, in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Armando and Pearl (Gastaferro) Venturi.
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