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In a significant transition that marks both an end and a beginning, the storied War Eagle Mill has been acquired by Mark Hall, previously owned by Elise Roenigk. This change of ownership, which took effect Feb. 16, opens a new chapter in the mill’s long and cherished history, with the War Eagle Food Group continuing under the separate ownership of Sam Sputo.

The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission received a January electric bill of $4,500 for The Auditorium, an amount that interim director Mike Maloney calls “the biggest electric bill we’ve ever had.”

The Eureka Springs City Council has been left with two vacancies after the sudden resignations earlier this week of David Avanzino and longtime member Melissa Greene. One of the two, however, may not be gone for long.

The Eureka Springs Hospital Commission approved the purchase of a new medication dispensing system that will move the newly- designated rural emergency facility “technologically forward.” At its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 19, the commission unanimously approved purchasing the Pyxis medication dispensing system for an initial price of $151,365 and $845 per month for system maintenance.

Two proposed ordinances that would have established differing setback requirements for industrial towers in Carroll County were voted down at the county quorum court’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

The Eureka Springs Planning Commission will host a series of workshops over the next three months to discuss and get feedback on the possibility of revamping the rules and regulations for bed and breakfast locations in the city.

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Department has been busy in recent weeks. At its monthly regular meeting Tuesday, Feb.