40 Years Ago
Wednesday, July 2, 1975
Pea Ridge Graphic-Scene
Tim Wood, a local grocer, who has served as fire chief here the past year, last week submitted his resignation due to the fact that he now resides a few miles in the country. Pea Ridge firemen elected Sam Spivey to succeed him, with the election subject to approval of the Pea Ridge City Council.
Newly-elected Pea Ridge Fire Chief Sam Spivey was stung severely enough by bees to require medical attention Saturday, a horse was stung nearly to death, and bee stings also injured at least one other person when Pea Ridge firemen tried to save the horse on which the bees had swarmed.
30 Years Ago
Wednesday, July 3, 1985
The TIMES of Northeast Benton County
The Arkansas Sesquicentennial Commission has sanctioned the dedication of the Pea Ridge College Memorial Belltower as an official Sesquicentennial event. The belltower project is one of nine sanctioned projects in Benton County. Others include the "Trail of the Centuries," a marker for which will be placed in the Brightwater area. The marker will be near Little Sugar Creek.
About 90 people attended the first annual Ya'll Come, all day gospel singing at Shady Grove on Sunday. Ten gospel music groups performed and a potluck dinner was served. Bud Tillman was the winner of the quilt made and donated by Eloise Tucker and Charlotte Foster given away at the gospel singing.
20 Years Ago
Thursday, July 6, 1995
The TIMES of Northeast Benton County
Pea Ridge Florist has new owners, Miyo and Kevin Holt of Rogers. The Holts bought the flower shop from Dean and Minta Messer, who owned and operated the business for 12 years.
The Rev. Benny Thompson has been named the new pastor of Garfield First Baptist Church. He believes that his "greatest responsibility here is to feed the flock."
Three juvenile suspects were charged with criminal mischief after a fire at Easley's Ace Hardware at Curtis and Pickens. Pea Ridge Patrolman Duane Oliver responded to a call concerning a fire shortly after midnight on June 28. Oliver found on fire a pile of discarded cardboard boxes and other miscellaneous items stacked next to the business. Damage to the business was estimated from $200 to $300.
10 Years Ago
Wednesday, July 6, 2005
The TIMES of Northeast Benton County
A love of cameras has brought Tina Hibdon to opening a photography business in Pea Ridge, Makin' Faces Photography. Specializing in weddings and senior and family portraits, Hibdon said she is willing to travel for her customers.
Vicki Ragland, 14, and Jordan Wagner, 13, both of Pea Ridge, will be competing in the NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Junior Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals. The event is scheduled for July 14-16 at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tenn. They will be at the Arvest Bank Friday afternoon selling Krispy Kreme Partnership punch out cards for $10 to fund their way to the conference finals and selling tickets in a drawing for several other items.
Pea Ridge National Military Park is pleased to announce the return of the 9th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment to the place where they fought so hard on March 7, 1862. This special living history event will take place July 9 at the Elkhorn Tavern. Soldiers will be giving programs throughout the day, including firing demonstrations.
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