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Their effort to place a constitutional amendment and initiated act aimed at protecting and preserving the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act on the Nov. 5 ballot had fallen “just short” of the required number of signatures while collecting the necessary number from the required 50 counties, indicating broad support and a strong organization.

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Lunch is served at noon each weekday. The suggested donation for ages 60 and up is $4. There is a $6 charge for those under 60 and all carryout meals. Menus are subject to change.

The Holiday Island Presbyterian Church at 111 Valley Drive in Holiday Island invites everyone to a free ice cream social on from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Scout Clean Energy confirmed Friday, June 28, that a construction trailer has been delivered to a location off Carroll County Road 905, south of Green Forest, in preparation for construction on the company’s planned “Nimbus Project.”

Jacob Coburn’s controversial tenure as Eureka Springs’ city building inspector has come to an end. Mayor Butch Berry fired Coburn on Friday, June 28, according to an employee termination form provided by mayoral assistant Kim Stryker in response to a request from the Eureka SpringsTimes-Echo.

Eureka Springs Times-Echo Several events are planned this week in Carroll County to observe Independence Day. On Thursday, July 4, the Eureka Springs Farmers’ Market will host an Independence Day Cookout and 20th anniversary celebration from 8 a.m.