NEWS
41st annual Timberfest attracts thousands
The 41st annual Timberfest festival attracted thousands of visitors who braved what turned into a hot and dusty day on Saturday as temperatures climbed to 90 degrees and clouds were scarce.
Sheridan business appeals variance ruling
Daniel and Ginger Roberts, owners of Ginger’s HandleBar Grill in Sheridan, have filed an appeal in Grant County Circuit Court regarding a zoning variance granted to Jeremy and Amanda McNair, owners of Paw Springs Pet Resort.
Smoke smell leads to fire drill at SIS
At 3:49 p.m. on Sept. 30, parents of Sheridan Intermediate School students were notified of an emergency fire drill procedure that occurred just before the end of the school day.
Sheridan Firehouse renovations complete
At last week’s Sheridan City Council meeting, Fire Chief Ben Hammond announced that renovations to the Sheridan Fire Station have been completed. The department is now preparing to test the newly installed Safe Haven Baby Box, which will provide a safe, anonymous way for individuals to surrender newborns.
Mainline receives gold status awards in multiple categories from AHA
Mainline Health Systems, Inc. recently were awarded The American Heart Association’s Check. Change. Control. CholesterolTM Gold and The American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 DiabetesSMGold and Target: BPTM Gold+ recognition jointly presented by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association.
Summer Feeding Program helps provide meals for students
When school is not in session, the Sheridan Ministerial Alliance steps in to ensure students in the Sheridan School District have access to meals.
Williams discusses prison ministry, seminary program at Chamber Breakfast
Eddie Joe Williams, a former Sheridan resident and past Arkansas state senator, spoke at last weeks Grant County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, focusing on his work in prison ministries. Williams spoke about the pressing issue of Arkansas' high recidivism rate, 60 percent, and shared his journey into prison ministry, beginning …
Sheridan board recognizes bus drivers
A group of four bus drivers were recognized for their efforts to reach out to the community during the Sheridan School Board's regular monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 9.
No more rollercoaster jumping on Grant 43
Local drivers will notice a significant improvement on Grant 43, where the Grant County Road Department has successfully reduced the steepest hill, which has long been a challenge for motorists.
Mad Butcher to close Sheridan location this weekend
The Mad Butcher grocery store in Sheridan announced via social media last week that it will be closing its doors this weekend, marking the end of an era for the locally beloved store.
Grant County Quorum Court approves budget amendment
At last week’s Grant County Quorum Court meeting, Appropriation Ordinance 2024-10 was approved, amending the 2024 budget and adjusting several expenditures.
Nucor named Grant County Business of the Year
Nucor Insulated Panel Group (NIPG) was recently awarded Business of the Year by the Grant County Chamber of Commerce. Grant County nominated NIPG Sheridan for this award because of their positive impact on the community.
2024 Timberfest set for Oct. 4-5
Timberfest is just around the corner. Participants in saw cutting, axe throwing and other lumberjacking events are gearing up for the Arkansas State Championship Competition sponsored by Relyance Bank.
Chamber names six locals as Grant County Legacies
Six Grant County residents were recognized as Grant County’s Legacies at last week’s Grant County Chamber of Commerce breakfast. The honorees were presented a plaque for the honor by Chamber member Tudy Dorey.
