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ESH probe planned
Now that a response to a state survey is complete, the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission is ready to proceed with an “independent investigation” into accusations — aimed primarily at hospital administration — that have included allegations of unlawful violations and a hostile work environment, according to chair Sandy Martin.
Read MoreESH probe plannedState Chili Championship Saturday in HI
The ninth annual Arkansas State Chili Championship will be held Saturday, April 12, at The Barn in Holiday Island. Chili cooks from around the country will compete for $3,000 in prize money in four categories: Red Chili, Green Chili, Homestyle and People’s Choice.
Read MoreState Chili Championship Saturday in HIMarshall man dies in 2-vehicle wreck
One person was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle accident on Monday, March 31, in rural Carroll County.
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Fires at Nimbus site under investigation
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division is investigating two recent fires at the site of the Nimbus Wind Farm in Carroll County, and Scout Clean Energy says it plans to increase security at the site.
Read MoreFires at Nimbus site under investigationMaster Gardeners’ April 7 program to focus on raised beds
The Carroll County Master Gardeners invite all gardening enthusiasts to an educational gardening program from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the Carroll Electric Community Room. The cost is $5 at the door, and advance reservations are not necessary.
Read MoreMaster Gardeners’ April 7 program to focus on raised bedsLegal Aid to offer free services April 11
Legal Aid of Arkansas will offer free legal services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 11, at Carroll Electric Cooperative, 920 U.S. Highway
Read MoreLegal Aid to offer free services April 11Council asks hospital commission to explain controversy swirling around facility
Members of the Eureka Springs City Council peppered the hospital commission for more than two hours during a workshop held Monday, April 1 at The Auditorium, with most continuing to call for change in the facility’s administration.
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Meyer urged city inspector to cite neighbor
Jim Marple, who owns property on either side of Eureka Springs City Council member Harry Meyer’s home on Cross Street, alleges that Meyer pressured the city’s code enforcement officer to cite Marple for code violations related to Marple’s construction of two homes on his property. Copies of text messages between Meyer and city code enforcement officer Paul Sutherland, obtained by the Times-Echo through an open-records request, appear to confirm Marple’s allegations.
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