Early voting continues through Nov. 3 Voters asked to amend state Constitution
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Early voting continues through Nov. 3 Voters asked to amend state Constitution

By Sabrina Bates Election time is once again upon us. Early voting for the Nov. 8 election began Oct. 19 and will continue through Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Benton County Election Commission Office. Those who choose not to vote early can vote at their designated poll location on election day, Nov. 8. Voters will…

CB&T celebrates two important anniversaries
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CB&T celebrates two important anniversaries

September and October have been significant months for Carroll Bank and Trust (CB&T). On Sept. 12, CB&T celebrated 115 years of banking. As they continue to grow, CB&T staff remember where they came from and their purpose as an organization, providing a better way to bank for their customers and communities. What started as one…

Benton County benefits from Cooper’s experience
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Benton County benefits from Cooper’s experience

Benton County has received a boon lately in the person of Camden native Charles “Charlie” Cooper, who has taken on the vast responsibilities of the county budget administrator and been named as the Benton County mayor’s first deputy. Cooper replaces former Budget Administrator Ashley Travis, who concluded her work with the mayor’s office on Sept….

PAWS to offer free pet vaccinations
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PAWS to offer free pet vaccinations

The Proactive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of Benton County has a plan to provide free vaccinations for Benton County area pets. The free vaccines are made possible through Petco Love, which is providing one million free pet vaccines to existing animal welfare partners like PAWS. Parvovirus and distemper in dogs and panleukopenia in cats, the…

CHS cross country moves forward with chances to advance to state 
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CHS cross country moves forward with chances to advance to state 

On Tuesday, Oct. 18, the CHS cross country team competed at the Martin Westview Invitational. Unseasonably cold temperatures and a north wind greeted the runners vying for the top 20 individual medals and top three team trophies.  The girls’ varsity 5K race was won by Augustine’s Victoria Markham in 18:58. Camden’s top finisher for the…