The Batavia Friendship Club enjoyed their final meeting of the year on Dec. 7. Everyone will agree that the past 12 months has been different to say the least. The club, the community and our nation has faced challenges beyond what we have seen in our lifetime but we are survivors. Read more
The annual Beta Upsilon Children’s Christmas Shopping Spree was in danger of not happening the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No meetings were held after March. Fundraisers, including the Miss Harrison Pageant, Crawdad Days, Harvest Homecoming and the annual Fall Garage Sale were cancelled. Read more
The Batavia Friendship Club met Nov. 9 in the Fellowship Hall of Restoration Life Church in Batavia. Read more
The Grubb Springs Extension Homemakers Club met on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 12 p.m. They brought lawn chairs and had their meeting outdoors. Treasurer Carolyn Luallen sent the months report. Nancy Sharp provided minutes from the September meeting to each member. Members turned in a total of 125… Read more
The Batavia Friendship Club met Oct. 5 for their regular scheduled meeting combined with their annual fall silent auction. A wide variety of items were on display for members bidding. Fun was had by everyone. Read more
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Legacy Hospice is holding a Home for the Holidays bedding drive. They are in need of donations of twin size sheets, blankets and pillows for Hospice House patients. Read more
October is National Book Month, a time to celebrate books and our love of reading! One way you can observe National Book Month is to visit your local library. Other ways to celebrate are to read a new book, share your favorite books on social media, sign up for a library card and encourage o… Read more
The Grubb Springs Extension Homemakers Club met on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Sept. 29. They brought lawn chairs and had their meeting outdoors. Treasurer Carolyn Luallen reported that club finances were in good shape. Members turned in a total of 117 volunteer work hours. Most members reported stay… Read more
I learned a few things about the Elk from a friend that lives in the Boxley area. He said that one morning this week when he was coming out to the Harrison area he had to navigate through thirty cars of people that were lines up to see the elk and out taking pictures. And that was before 8 a… Read more
The Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts will be holding a recruitment event on the square Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The area units will host games and activities for attendees. The public is invited to attend and learn more about all the positive developmental life lessons that can be … Read more
Like many other regularly scheduled events, the Batavia Friendship put their meetings on hold for a few months. Read more
The Boone County Extension Homemakers met July 14 at 9 a.m. There were 9 members present—Carter, Anne Brisco, Marilyn Scroggins, Nancy Sharp, Virginia Cantrell, Doris Pennington, Ruth Peters, Carolyn Gatlin, Suzy Hall and Agent Tamara Allen. Brisco gave the treasurer’s report Income this yea… Read more
Tericka Vaught of Lamar High School has been honored with a DAR Good Citizen Award by Harrison Colony Chapter, NSDAR. Tericka was an honor graduate at Lamar and will be continuing her education at The University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. Read more
The Boone County Master Gardners welcomed two new members recently. Sue Carper and Christine Parks have joined the group just in time for spring. The Master Gardners give back to the community through beautification projects that can be seen around town. Read more
The Boone County Master Gardeners have been busy adding some colorful flowers and landscaping to the downtown streets. Blooms of all colors decorate the sidewalks to remind us that Spring has arrived. Read more
On Monday, March 2, the Batavia Friendship Club met for the first time at their new location, Restoration Life Church in Batavia. Several ladies from the church joined us for lunch along with Pastor Rick and his wife, Morna. Read more
An impressive Barbie Doll display welcomed the Harrison Women's Connection to their monthly luncheon. In keeping with the theme, the keynote speaker, a life-size Barbie Doll, greeted the attendees as well. Read more
The GFWC Twentieth Century Club met March 5 at the home of Kay Hodnett, also serving as co-hostesses were Glenda Curtis, LeAnn Johnson and Patricia Virnig. Read more
Beta Upsilon, local chapter of the international organization Epsilon Sigma Alpha, met on March 4 in the Harness Roofing Meeting Room. Read more
President Charles Adair welcomed 22 members and guests to the Boone and Newton Counties Retired Teachers and Support Staff (BNCRTSS) monthly luncheon Tuesday, March 3 at Western Sizzlin’ Restaurant, Harrison. Mary Talbert gave an uplifting, thankful invocation and her guest, Mary Jane Hadenf… Read more
The regular meeting of the Harrison Colony Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, was held on Tuesday, Feb. 18. There were 14 members present and 4 guests. Read more
The monthly meeting of the Boone County Republican Women was held Feb.18 at Western Sizzlin steakhouse. The meeting opened with prayer led by Judy Kay Harris, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by President Geneda Gilbert. Read more
Garden plots are now available for the community at the Willard Dunn Memorial Community Garden, located at Rush Avenue and Second Street in Harrison. Read more
The March meeting of the Boone County Master Gardeners was convened by President Read more
Bergman School staff raised $775 for Boone Country Imagination Library! Presenting the check to Imagination Library President Ken Savells, center, are Superintendent Sarah Alexander, High School Principal Amy Curtis, Savell, Elementary Principal Debbie Atkinson, and Middle School Principal J… Read more
The Harrison Colony Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, held their Read more
Beta Upsilon, local chapter of the organization for Epsilon Sigma Alpha, met on Feb. 4 in the Harness Roofing meeting room. Read more
Harrison High School students received top honors at the recent State DECA competition. Harrison DECA members earned two first place awards, three second place awards, one third place awards, and four finalist awards. The Arkansas State DECA conference was held at the Marriott Hotel in Littl… Read more
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