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The North Central Arkansas Veterans Council is again Sponsoring the Annual Veterans Day Commemoration at Veterans Plaza 2000 In Mountain Home. This year it will take place on Monday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. The host organization is United States Submarine Veterans Twin Lakes Base, Curtis Grant Commander.

Friday- Sunny with a high near 67 degrees and a low near 44 degrees. Saturday- Cloudy with a high of 70 degrees and a low near 53 degrees.

William John Bethke, 86, of Yellville. William died October 17, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center.

John 15:12-14 This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Every Tuesday: Crafting at The Post from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The 18th annual November potluck dinner meeting of the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association will be held Thursday, November 14, at 6:30 in the old Yellville-Summit cafeteria. Meat, drinks, and paper goods will be provided. This will be the 2025 official membership drive kick-off. All members and potential members are encouraged to attend.

Robert John Lorek, 88, of Mountain Home. Robert died October 14, 2024, at his home.

Harrison – Due to the continued dry conditions across the Ozarks, as of October 17, 2024, lighting or maintaining a campfire within the boundaries of Buffalo National River is prohibited except in the following locations: Within designated campgrounds with established campfire grates/rings; On gravel bars in areas that are naturally devoid of vegetation; Free standing charcoal or gas grills may be used in developed campgrounds and day use picnic areas. There are no restrictions on the use of propane or liquid fueled stoves and lanterns, and their use remains permitted in all areas of the park.

Arkansas’ net farm income is projected to decline for the second straight year, a fall cushioned slightly by lower input costs, the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center said in its latest report.