Sheridan Board highlights achievements
The Sheridan Board of Education met last week to conduct school business and highlight recent successes across the district.
Sheridan School District again named Capturing Kids’ Hearts Showcase District
The Sheridan School District has earned the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase District distinction for the second consecutive year, an award that recognizes the district’s efforts to build a safe and connected learning environment for students and staff.

Sheridan School District names Teachers of the Year
Sheridan High School science teacher Karen Burnett was named the 2024–25 Sheridan School District Teacher of the Year.
Sheridan High School hosts annual signing day celebration
Sheridan High School held its annual Signing Day on Wednesday, May 14, as part of National Signing Day celebrations.
Public Hearing Held on Poyen Sewer Project Proposal
A public comment hearing was held on May 9 at Malvern Water Works in Malvern to address the proposed plan for Poyen to merge its sewer pump system with Malvern Water Works.
Sheridan Fire Department ISO to be reevaluated
The Sheridan City Council convened last Monday for its regular monthly meeting, where several key updates and approvals were discussed.
Zoning board reviews variance requests for Legacy Pointe Subdivision
The Sheridan Board of Zoning Adjustments met last month to consider 10 variance requests related to properties in the Legacy Pointe subdivision.

Tull City Council talks about future water supply, street repairs
The Tull City Council convened last Monday to address several matters of city business, including long-term planning for a water supply and local street concerns.
Disputed 80,000-gallon water bill resolved in Tull
Heather Brown addressed the Tull City Council in March regarding a disputed 80,000-gallon water bill tied to her residence on Kitchens Road.

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.

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!
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.
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.

Grant County Library celebrates National Library Week with community-focused events
Despite a challenging start to the week following a power outage caused by recent storm damage, the Grant County Library turned adversity into an opportunity for community engagement during National Library Week last week