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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.
Binz, Wolfe fill vacant principal positions
SHERIDAN – The Sheridan School District has filled both of its vacant principal positions for the 2023-24 school year. Dr. Amber Binz will be joining the district as principal at East End Intermediate School, and Dennis Wolfe will take over the top leadership role at Sheridan’s Alternative Learning Academy. The …
Sheridan School Board full of recognition
After being serenaded by the high school choir for the national anthem and another song, which will be used in an upcoming competition, the Sheridan School Board began recognizing a number of organizations at their monthly meeting on April 10.
