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Mail Theft Update

Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander advises Marion County deputies to begin contacting citizens and returning stolen mail that was stolen from area mailboxes and subsequently recovered from a suspect’s vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and a suspect is in custody in Baxter County pending the filling of formal charges in Marion County.
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SUMMARY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE COTTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The following members of the Board attended the meeting: Allen Franks, Jimmy Morgan, Russel Duggins, Luke Walker, and Cameron Ross. Administrators and other guests were also in attendance. The appropriate notice of this meeting was given to local news media as well as posted on the district’s website. Allen Franks called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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MCLB to meet

The Marion County Library Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 20, in the Marion County Library to discuss reports, library director and non-discrimination policy. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend. The following is the agenda released to the public: Marion County Library Board Agenda – May 20, 2025 Call to order – Roll Call Approval of Minutes for regular meeting April 15, 2025 Approval of Minutes for special meeting April 24, 2025 Public Comments Reports Friends Report Staff Report Bid updates (lawn, electrical, Hopper) AED machine (reference email dated April 25 re: cost options) Treasurer’s Report Building Insurance transfer Suggestion Box Report on Unfinished Business Review draft of new Collection Development Policy Library Management Policy Finance (Internal) Policy Non-Discrimination Internal Policy New Business Applications for director position – Executive Session Adjournment.
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