Growth continues to be a major factor influencing all aspects of life in northest Benton County.
Pea Ridge general revenue increased from $525,000 to $616,000 and income from building permits more than doubled. Expenses also increased with vehicle maintenance at the Police Department more than doubling. The city budget is reported in greater detail in the City Council news article.
Construction has increased in town with a large scale development for Mercy Clinic and a final plat for Maple Glen Phase II both being considered by Planning Commission members Tuesday, Jan. 3.
The population of the school has continued to increase, prompting school officials to consider the construction of a new high school and redistribution of grades throughout the four campuses once the fifth is built.
The school athletic teams had great success this past year with the varsity football Blackhawks competing in the championship game in War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock on Dec. 9.
For the first time since 1950, there was no Pea Ridge Fair. Pageants for Miss Pea Ridge and other titles were held in Pea Ridge Middle School.
Headlines from page 1A for 2016 were:
April 6
Mamma Zee has many ties
Volunteers build fence
Council member objects
New athletic director to be named next week
Scott gives to Fire Department
Farmers' Market to open
April 13
Excited to be a Blackhawk
Fair comes to an end; pageants continue
Food finances turned around
Clean up set
Planners want developers prepared
Enjoy BBQ, pie; support grads
April 20
Trails at military park to be expanded; Visitor input sought
Fun, fundraising for children
Students study careers
Two injured
Seeking to change learning culture
Carter resigns
April 27
Plant at capacity; Mechanical plant eyed
Band cooks chicken
Land annex OKd
Arf! Arf!
She's not police!
Detectives add to PD
Chief seeks state accreditation
May 4
Cities benefit from Municipal League
Blackhawks baseball team wins district championship
PRMBA opens doorway to career options for students
Mercy announces $247 million expansion
Council meets Tuesday
May 11
The Vault: Another first for school
Walk-for-Wishes
Planners concerned about infrastructure
Walmart gives to God's Pantry
Sewer project begins
Maintaining nature
Wood is PRHS principal
May 18
Sunrise o'er schools
Schools bursting at seams
Gateway shuts down Police Department
Mayor declines grant money; Mayor tells two tales
Council declares vacancy
A milestone quilt
May 25
Council opening to be filled
Seniors enjoy amenities at Autumn Place
Neal to coach Lady 'Hawks
Blackhawk chairs for sale
Fishing tourney winners
June 1
Volunteers make futures bright for youth
Salute!
Planners to meet
Open house is Sunday
Patio appeals to seniors
June 8
Building boom adds rooftops
Dentist office to open in Pea Ridge
Library serves community
Seniors enjoy apartments
June 15
Combs & White Family Dental opens
From broken to whole; counselor guides clients
Refinancing saves money
Webb Floors opens
Fog truck rolling at night
June 22
Pool time
State aid to pay for street work
Reunion slated
Rare strawberry moon
Freedom Fest set for Sunday
Blackhawk coaches urge: 'Feed the machine'
Teen suffered dehydration
June 29
Freedom Fest well attended
Board hires assistant principal
Engineer hired to extend water lines
Annabel's brings new life with old items
Police make DWI arrest at Freedom Fest
July 6
Ladies seek title of Miss Pea Ridge
Original Vette
Garfield city officials question protocol
History preserved & shared
July 13
Boys will be boys!
McBeth comes to town
Contention persists in Garfield
Glade Post Office restored
Here comes the parade!
July 20
STOP!
Tiny house OKd
Truth proves to be one key to problem
Mowers 'Race for Sight' on Saturday; Family fun slated
Executive session illegal
Rusher evading police
Police read to children
NEBCO VFD needs boat
July 27
Rusher arrested; Guns, ammo found
Gotcha!
City cleans land; lien approved
Stuff the Bus
Lot split returns to planners
Bledsoe gives to Glade
School Board talks finances
Aug. 3
Removing signs
Fire boat supplies water
Morrison resigns as code officer
Surprised with joy
God's Pantry gets check
Unique joint office
Aug. 10
Municipal seats up for election
Lives are being changed
City looks at lien
Smile!
Pea Ridge Police blessed with gifts by Farmer's Insurance
Aug. 17
City officials chastised
History made: city/school share space
Harps grocery opens in Seligman
Mayor intransigent towards aldermen
Aug. 24
Trail work proceeds
Impact fees help pay for City Hall
Few races contested
Gateway seeks new mayor
Like father, like son
New drug take back box installed
Aug. 31
Survivors pleased pink!
Population growth crowds schools
Granny's children
Clown's visit precedes circus
White Oak supports students
Planners query sign rules
Sept. 7
Work begins on memorial
Boys & Girls Club comes to town
Two apply for mayor's seat
Breakfast earns $ for fire boat
Council begins with public hearing
Anti-skid surface applied to road
Sept. 14
History: Cyclist takes 1st in inagural event
Planners OK business
Turkey Shoot is Oct. 2
Reed flees from police
Police and families lauded
Sept. 21
Schools bursting at their seams
Security enhanced in city's courtroom
Tillman named mayor
Cycling: More than pedaling
Sept. 28
Open House fetes City Hall/School Administration; Joint venture nonpareil
Turkey Shot is Saturday
City sales tax is lowest in area
Pea Ridge pre-kindergarten classes enjoy fire trucks during first field trip
Oct. 5
Mule Jump delights and thrills
Let it fly!
Sewer plant plans proceed
Expenses questioned at Garfield City Council
Oct. 12
Fewer free lunches
Mules fly over jump
Keeping it in the family
Oct. 19
Warm October day in the park
Rezone OKd
Pea Ridge Schools are ForwARd thinking
Pies raise dough
Champion pays city after settlement reached on proposal
Garfield candidates to speak
Winning, competing is a Morris family affair
Oct. 26
Looking, thinking, moving ForwARd
She loves a parade!
Rezone OKd
Pea Ridge Police needs increase
Garfield candidates agree on seeral issues
Veterans parade and memorial dedication
Scouts lead pledge
Nov. 2
Slinkard takes down shingle
Town growth is vital
Veterans memorial stones set
Chief saved money
TrackHawks give
Nov. 9
Seniors walk
Planners approve mobile home
Casting their votes
Dollar General gets permit
Hit-and-run suspect evades police
Slinkard's life's plans changed in a day
Nov. 16
Veterans commended for preserving freedoms
Tree hunting is fun
Runoff required
City previews 2017 budget
What's a council member worth?
Nov. 23
Blackhawks: Nashville bound
Heart and Sole gives to children
Lisenbee is FOP president
Council gets raise
Town obtains recording system
Technoogy enhances learning
Tires on fire
Nov. 30
City's budget is $7.5 million
Gourmet popcorn creations are a treat for the mouth
Fraternal Order aids police officers
Landis named best school bus mechanic
Town's website needs upgrade
Dec. 7
Mercy coming to Pea Ridge
People of Pea Ridge: Bre Bacon
Blackhawks are state bound!
Miss Pack lights the town
Angels still available
Teeselink wins run-off
Dec. 14
Officials, Board consider plans for new high school
People of Pea Ridge; Kara
Making history, despite loss
Community Christmas Card helps schools
Newspaper to see rate increase
CVT permit revoked
Returning to his roots, Henbest opens dental clinic
Dec. 21
Blackhawks, Lady 'Hawks sweep Saints
Council wants to review budget
Mayor vetos meeting
Gingerbread houses on display
Baker arrested Monday
Dec. 28
People of Pea Ridge; Mamie Tadlock
Headlines from 2016; several new ventures in town
Isabella blesses police
Mayor walks out; attorney said meeting OK
General News on 01/04/2017