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Sheridan pound receives new kennel slab through volunteer efforts
Sheridan Animal Control recently received some needed renovations from Last Hope K9 Rescue of Boston, Mass.
Sheridan Council discusses multiple dept. upgrades
On Tuesday, May 2 the Sheridan City Council met for its regular monthly meeting at the Sheridan Recreational Center – it was a long one. City Hall is undergoing some renovations and the meeting needed to be relocated for this month.
Prattsville Council worried about water
The Prattsville City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 1, and for the second month in a row, the council mulled over concerns about water billing for more than two hours.
SSD Board approves licensed salary increases
Sheridan School District’s certified employees can expect at least a $2,000 increase in their salaries in the upcoming school year after a special meeting called by the SSD Board of Education meeting last week, unanimously approved a salary schedule that will meet the new Arkansas LEARNS act.
Clean City Taskforce researches ordinance possibilities
The City of Sheridan Clean City Taskforce met Monday, April 24 at the Sheridan Recreation Center to discuss current ordinances and potential other ordinances to help keep the city clean.
Sheridan School Board position on May 9 ballot
Just six months removed from the madness of the November elections, voters in the Sheridan School District are returning to the polls this week to elect one of the two individuals that will represent the entire school district.
There’s no place like Oz at Lancaster Hall
“There’s no place like home,” and, coming in May, “home” can be found at the Grant County Community Theater. GCCT’s website now has available tickets for the upcoming production of L. Frank Baum’s “Wizard of Oz,” adapted by Claude Townley. The show will include favorites of those who have seen …
Green Ribbon Con set for May 6
Comics, cosplay, vendors, food, prizes, guest authors and artists are coming to Sheridan for the first Green Ribbon Con on Saturday, May 6 at the Sheridan Recreation Center, 1511 South Rose St., in Sheridan from noon to 6 p.m.
Jam sessions on the square
A group of local musicians invite all musicians to join them for jam sessions on the Grant County Courthouse lawn every Monday evening beginning at 5 p.m.
Youth activities top Strategic Doing Workshop discussions
Twenty local residents attended the Kick Start Sheridan strategic doing workshop on April 7.
Tull Community Clean Up Day set for May 13
The City of Tull will be holding a Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It all begins at the Tull Community Center located at 8208 Main St .in Tull.
Quorum Court addresses ordinance, resolution
The Grant County Quorum Court met Monday, April 17 for its regular monthly meeting.
Turner takes over as Yellowjacket head football coach
The Sheridan School Board met on April 10, and one item on the agenda was the naming of a new head coach for the Yellowjackets’ football team. The Board gave Tyler Taylor the task of bringing a winning tradition to Sheridan.
Center Grove Fire Dept. gets lower ISO rating
Center Grove Volunteer Fire Department recently underwent inspection by the Insurance Service Office, which resulted in a lower ISO rating. A lower ISO rating means potential savings for homeowners and businesses.
