Termination Of Aquatic Center Director Overturned By Clarksville City Council
by Janice Penix Clarksville City Council members voted unanimously at their monthly meeting Monday, June 10, to reinstate Patti Holman to her position as director of the aquatic center and multi-purpose building after she appealed her termination by Mayor David Rieder. Holman was terminated from her position by Rieder on May 28, but appealed to…
Read MoreCCU Commission Approves Electric Rate Adjustments
by Megan Wylie In its meeting on Monday, June 3, the Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU) Commission voted to accept electric rate adjustments proposed by Roy Young, interim general manager, which will take effect Oct. 1 if approved by the Clarksville City Council. Adjustments will affect the electric kilowatt-hour (kWh) rates, kilowatt (kW) demand rates, meter…
Read MoreMinnow Creek EHC Makes Donation to Johnson County 4-H
Members of the Minnow Creek Extension Homemakers Club recently made a monetary contribution to Johnson County 4-H. Participating in the check presentation were (from left) Tina Rimmer and Barbara Groskopf, EH members; Jeanie Rowbotham, JC 4-H; and Veronica Terry, Angel Martin, and Denise DeWinter, EH members.
Read More100 Families Unites Non-Profits To Assist Area Families In Crisis
by Stephanie Baker 100 Families has officially launched in Johnson County. The Arkansas-founded initiative began in Sebastian County with the goal of inviting local organizations to join a network of resources available to families in need and partner together to bring 100 families out of crisis and into stability. The initiative saw huge success in…
Read MoreKaleb Watson Memorial Scholarship Recipients Named
Recipients of the ninth annual Kaleb Watson Memorial Scholarship from Lamar are (from left) Bella Weber and Emma Pearson.
Read MoreWestside Board Approves Student Summer Workers
by Stephanie Baker The Westside School Board met on Monday, May 20, and approved a resolution to allow Superintendent Brad Kent to hire and terminate temporary summer workers for the facilities as needed. The district hires high school students or recent graduates annually to complete necessary outdoor, janitorial, and maintenance work on the school campuses…
Read MoreClarksville Board Members Approve Purchase Of Vehicle For Second SRO
by Janice Penix Members of the Clarksville School Board voted during their monthly meeting Monday, May 20, to approve the purchase of a vehicle and other supplies for a second school resource officer. Superintendent David Hopkins said the district has an agreement with the city to share the costs associated with the officer, who will…
Read MoreGordon Requests Reassignment To High School Science Position
by Stephanie Baker The Lamar School Board met on Wednesday, May 22, and unanimously approved the reassignment of Shane Gordon from interim superintendent/assistant superintendent to high school science teacher for the 2024-25 school year. The change came at Gordon’s request and with the recommendation from High School Principal Mitch Harris. The reassignment will become effective…
Read MoreDe La Rosa Duo Leaves Lasting Impact On Panther Soccer Team
by Janice Penix The De La Rosa brothers are not the only siblings on the Clarksville soccer team, but the two emerged as leaders this season, solidifying the team’s sense of family as the Panthers persevered toward their goal of a state championship. “I’ve been watching the De La Rosas for a long time,” CHS…
Read MoreFultz Receives Appointment To United States Air Force Academy
Rhett Fultz, a 2024 graduate of Clarksville High School, has received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Less than 1,300 applicants are accepted into the United States Air Force Academy each year out of more than 10,000 applicants. This prestigious appointment equates to more than $600,000 and is…
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