Opinion

To the Editor, I am writing as a concerned parent to bring attention to the recent decision by the Eureka Springs School District to discontinue its After School Program as of Jan. 30, with only a few weeks’ notice to families.

Editor’s Note: The following is the complete statement from Sandy Martin regarding the Eureka Springs City Council’s vote on Monday, Jan. 12, to remove Martin from the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission: “The political posturing came as no surprise. What is surprising is the lack of acknowledging the tremendous improvements at the hospital and the clear focus on quality patient care.

Winter is just around the corner, and we’ll soon be cranking up the heaters to keep the historic 1889 Calif House warm and cozy. In addition to maintaining a comfortable temperature for our patrons and staff, the Eureka Springs Historical Museum aims to keep our temperature and humidity levels as stable as possible for the preservation of the priceless historic objects, images, and documents in our collections. This is no small feat in a 136-year-old structure!

To Our Incredible Neighbors, Words can hardly capture the depth of our gratitude. Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, our recent Scouting for Food drive for the Flint Street Food Pantry was not just a success, it showed the true spirit of the wonderful the people of our community. We have not seen our shelves so well stocked in recent memory.

Once again area Scouts, parents and leaders did the most fantastic job of giving up two Saturdays in a row to help the needy of the Eureka Springs area. Once again the people responded with kindness and generosity. Your help in donating to the Scouting for Food Drive was greatly appreciated!

To the Editor: We all know grocery prices are going up, and many local families are struggling. At Flint Street, we’re seeing this firsthand, as more and more of our neighbors walk through our doors each week. Just since the first of 2025, we’ve provided food assistance to 545 households in Eureka Springs and Carroll County, The Scouts of Troop 67 are once again conducting their annual Scouting for Food Drive. This food drive is so important to us at Flint Street as it usually gathers enough non-perishable items to keep our shelves stocked through the winter, but we are expecting a much greater need in the coming months, and we need your donations more than ever this year.

Dear Editor, I’ve been reading the news lately regarding the Eureka Springs Hospital (some good, some bad) but I felt it was important to write this letter on my recent and unexpected visit to the hospital.

Eureka Springs is a town with soul, charm, and vision— but we’re missing a critical tool: a comprehensive plan.