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Berryville High School senior Alyssa Lee has been selected as the Chapter A, Eureka Springs, recipient of a $2,500 PEO Scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Pictured from left to right are Nancy Werbitzky, Ann Ferrill, Terry Eilskov, Alyssa Lee, scholarship committee chair Margie Bullock and Chapter A president Sallie Pittman. Submitted photo

Suzanne Williams, historic preservation chair for Abendschone Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, received an award for 30-plus years of volunteer work in historic preservation. Williams researched and published her book Nebraska and the CCC: Young Men at Their Best, preserving the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Nebraska. Other volunteer work in Eureka Springs include her research for the Eureka Springs Cemetery, her work at the Eureka Springs Historic Museum and her research for the annual historic calendars published by a local bank. Pictured from left to right are acting regent Terri Herman, Williams and recording secretary Margaret Scobee. Submitted photo

Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry contacted state auditors in February 2021 about “possible overpayments” to Tracy Johnson, former events coordinator for the City Advertising and Promotion Commission.

Carroll County Solid Waste customers in Eureka Springs will likely soon see an increase on their bills. The Eureka Springs City Council voted to give Mayor Butch Berry the authority to amend the current contract with Carroll County Solid Waste to include a fuel surcharge that will go in affect when diesel prices increase enough to greatly surpass the budgeted cost.

Active cases of COVID-19 in Carroll County dropped slightly over the past week, with 13 cases reported Monday by the Arkansas Department of Health. Statewide, the active case total showed a nearly 25 percent increase, rising to 2,057 — the third consecutive week of rising numbers.

The Eureka Springs High School Interact club presented two checks on Monday, May 2. The first was a $2,000 check to Samaritan’s Feet. Cathy Handley from the Eureka Springs Rotary Club noted that before school starts in August there will be a shoe giveaway to students in need of a new pair of shoes. In addition, with the help of other donors, a Samaritan’s Locker will be established for students who may need new shoes anytime during the school year.

It’s no surprise that Mackenzie Loudermilk and Jacob Eastburn are the top two graduates who will represent their class during the Eureka Springs High School commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21 at Highlander Gym.