The year in review Headlines 2014

TIMES file photograph by Annette Beard Caleb White and Alexis Morrison learned to balance “Macaroni,” a peacock feather, on their fingers with a little instruction from Skeeter the Clown, who visited Pea Ridge Primary School this year prior to the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus being in town Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the old Blackhawk Stadium. The circus was sponsored by the Pea Ridge Optimist Club and Lions Club.
TIMES file photograph by Annette Beard Caleb White and Alexis Morrison learned to balance “Macaroni,” a peacock feather, on their fingers with a little instruction from Skeeter the Clown, who visited Pea Ridge Primary School this year prior to the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus being in town Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the old Blackhawk Stadium. The circus was sponsored by the Pea Ridge Optimist Club and Lions Club.

Reviewing the headlines for the latter half of 2014 recalls several events that happened in the community including celebrations and news. The annual Mule Jump was canceled for the first time in its two and a half decade history.

July 2

Here ya' go

Alumni to gather

Saving the city money; with an ear to the ground, men find water leaks

Park plans discussed

Environmental assessment planned

Reflections of the past

July 9

Three file for School Board seat

Light duty

Promoting a neighborly spirit

Time for lunch

Charter member to be grand marshal

July 16

Century-old store building returned home

Miss Coan crowned

Harris named president at Community First

Paper honored with 1st

Helping students succeed

July 23

Starting early

Council sets base salary for mayor's seat

Hydrants tested

Celebrating God's Pantry

Races set for Saturday

Civic Clubs: Lions Club

July 30

Passing it on/Wreck resurrects memories of good Samaritan's own accident

Race for Sight

School Board Candidates

Auto shop offering mechanical, tire service

Civic Clubs: Beta Alpha

Aug. 6

Mission work begins at home

Exceeding expectations

School Board candidates speak

Turkey shoot set, cooks needed

Civic Clubs: Granny's Quilts of Love

Aug. 13

Planners table alcohol permit for Dollar General

Happy canoe, happy boy

McNiel found guilty again

Deadline looms for city seats

Thomas arrested for drugs

City Council agenda

Civic Clubs: 55 and Over Club

Aug. 20

Out of control

Few races contested

Be aware; be safe

Planners approve Tobin's plan

Cooperative exchange

Civic Clubs: NWA Wx Watch

Easley promoted

Aug. 27

Freedom of speech practiced; People differ in beliefs

Going, going ... gone!

Caught red-handed

Ready, set, go!

Sept. 3

Brightening futures

Hutchinson tours PRMBA

Granny's girl in remission

Football drives volunteers

Civic Clubs: New Meadowbrook Home Extension Club

Sept. 10

More teachers hired; bids too high

Balancing 'Macaroni'

Pea Ridge School Board election is Tuesday

Cold Shower

Planning Commission approves rezone

Sept. 17

Sixth annual D.A.S.H. to Remember set

Thankful for emergency personnel

Yoga works wonders

Circus fun

Drives closed

Sept. 24

Sampson's giant tomatoes

Graduation comes home

Man arrested for thefts

City to extend sewer

Choosing Success

Oct. 1

Twelve Corners' rich past feted

Business and college partners tour PRMBA

Chad's Beverage seeks one-day opening

Oct. 8

School buys land

Who jumps what?

Taking aim

Veterans Day parade, ceremony planned

Be an angel -- adopt an angel

Wreck causes power outage

Giving to the community

Oct. 15

Three seek mayor's seat

Practice makes perfect

Boys band together with pink bracelets to fight cancer

Mule Jump canceled

Planners table permits

Oct. 22

Wreck explosive/Collision draws help

Seat contested

Two seek Garfield City Council seat

Family business roots strong for 55 years

Three seek mayor's seat in Garfield

Oct. 29

Fire consumes home, does not destroy family

Man shot four times

It's a grand day

Gateway asks for 1 cent

Both candidates want to serve

Queen crowned

Nov. 5

Career event offers students a look at their possible futures

Lauding veterans

Casting his first vote

Be aware

School officials buy land

Nov. 12

Giving honor to veterans

Police Chief to retire

Wielding hammers instead of shovels

Incumbents unseated

Students give back

Nov. 19

City budget's $6 million for 2015

Miss Rodeo Arkansas

Making futures bright/Family gives inheritance to community

Gibby creates McDonnell in bronze

What's in a name?

Nov. 26

Bronze foundry birth place of McDonnell statue

Working together to help others

Council OKs more positions at Fire Department

Art displayed

Dec. 3

Happy Thanksgiving

Public input wanted/Park access evaluated

Education paradigm changing

Diary records Pea Ridge battle

Dec. 10

Mr. and Miss Avoca in parade

Russells arrested for recent thefts

Planners OK request

Winning cheer

Doing it for Mrs. Ruthie/Chief Ledbetter changes roles

Christmas card donations top $7,000

Dec. 17

'I pledge allegiance'

Water woes short-lives

'Bible Ladies' acclaimed in new book

Park Open House slated

Students serve

Dec. 24

'A caroling we go...'

Pre-kindergarten option is viable

Merry Christmas

County eyes waste disposal costs

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