Gretchen Ritchey
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Quorum Court advances data center, tables solar farm proposal
Last week’s Grant County Quorum Court meeting became chaotic with raised voices, accusations and cross-talking as justices of the peace took up the matter of a proposed resolution regarding the construction of a data center and solar farm.
Sheridan City Council backs out of grant for Main Street Plaza
At a special meeting held last Tuesday, the Sheridan City Council voted not to pursue a competitive state grant, choosing instead to support the Grant County Unified Community Resource Council (GCUCRC) in its effort to secure funding for one of its facilities.
Brody Channell files injunction over data center resolution, cites FOIA violation
A Grant County resident has filed for a temporary and permanent injunction against resolutions related to a data processing center and solar farm being considered by the Quorum Court, alleging violations of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
It was a capital day for Sheridan
Gov. Sarah Sanders visited Grant County last Thursday, July 24 and named Sheridan as Arkansas “Capital for a Day” recognizing the city’s historical and economic significance in the state.
Entergy customers can save through Energy Efficiency Program
A-1 LED Lighting, a Sheridan-based commercial lighting contractor founded in 2017, has completed over 2,000 projects for Entergy customers, securing more than $35 million in combined incentives through the Entergy Solutions program.
Arcadian Chapter of Punishers LEMC donates $1,100 to Keeping the Faith Women’s Shelter
The Arcadian Chapter of the Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club (PLEMC) presented a $1,100 donation to Keeping the Faith Women’s Shelter in Grant County on Friday, July 11.
Tempers flare at school board meeting over homeschool remarks
Last Monday night’s Sheridan School Board of Education meeting erupted into heated exchanges after board member Wade Crosswhite defended remarks he made last month about homeschool students, sparking backlash from dozens of parents.
Cable barriers installed on Highway 167 to prevent crashes but create problems for life-savers
The Sheridan fire chief said cable median barriers save lives, but they also present new problems for emergency personnel trying to extricate people who have driven into the cables.
