LOCAL
Sheridan named CKH Showcase District; 6 SSD campuses receive recognition
For the second consecutive year, the Sheridan School District has earned Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase District distinction for the 2024-25 school year.
Shine Christian Homeschool Co-op launches community garden project
A group of local homeschool students are digging into a new project that’s growing both food and community spirit.
Randall Berry receives prestigious Okie T. Reynolds Communities Award
At the recent Grant County First Responder Banquet, held at Cedar Moss Barn, Randall Berry of Grant County 911 was honored with one of the evening’s highest recognitions — the Okie T. Reynolds Communities Award.
Poyen City Council appoints new member, discusses sewer project
The Poyen City Council met last Monday at City Hall to address various city matters, including a new council appointment, infrastructure projects and service fee adjustments.
News Briefs
Grapevine Cemetery Memorial Service set for May 18
Students display art for contest
Each year the Sheridan Middle School art teachers have a contest in each of their art classes to choose the student artwork that will be entered into the Malvern National Bank Annual Virginia P. Weaver Spring Art Show.
Miss Grand Prairie Teen speaks on youth battling illness
Aly Hobson, crowned Miss Grand Prairie’s Teen 2025, recently spoke at the monthly Chamber of Commerce breakfast to promote her community service initiative, “Everyday Fighter: Advocating for Youth Battling Chronic Illnesses.”
Sheridan Farmers Market returns May 3
Mark your calendars — the Sheridan Farmers Market is back and better than ever!
East End Homicide Suspect Pleads Guilty
An East End man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with an April 2024 road rage incident that resulted in the shooting death of 19-year-old Ian Milligan.
DeFoor named SSD assistant superintendent of Support Services
The Sheridan School District Board of Education voted on Monday to hire Stacy DeFoor as assistant superintendent of support services.
Sheridan School Board highlights student achievements
The Sheridan School Board of Directors met last week at East End Middle School.
Zoning Committee pushes for resolution on long-standing mobile home park violations
The Town of Tull’s Zoning Committee convened last week to address ongoing violations at a local mobile home park owned by Aaron Morehart.
Chamber's Easter egg hunt brings out children, Easter bunny
Easter was still more than a week away, but that didn't seem to matter much to the scores of youngsters and their families who came out to celebrate the day. The event also attracted the Easter bunny who posed for the camera.
City of Poyen proposes $3.6 million sewer system overhaul at public meeting
At a public meeting held on Monday, April 14 at City Hall, the City of Poyen Water Department unveiled plans to retire its aging sewer pond and tie into the City of Malvern Water Works sewer system.
