September 2025

An Icon reopens

By Robert Lyons Wednesday, September 17, Taylor’s Freez-King reopened in Gassville. Many people will remember the restaurant with the meals named for area schools. The owners reopened with a fourth-generation member of the family taking over the reins with assistance from Beth Dewey, former owner.
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Tough Questions for MCCS Project

By Echo Staff Questions are always a good thing. No matter how painful they can be, questions allow for clearing the air, further study, and recognizing other people’s feelings. In this article the nonprofit, Marion County Community Services (MCCS), will address the most commonly asked questions to date about the community center project in order of their frequency.
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Celebrating 71 years

By Robert Lyons Allen’s grocery has become the place to go to for quality meats, groceries and fuel for vehicles. Allen’s grocery celebrated 71 years in business Thursday, September 18, by inviting customers in for HUGE deals. Allen’s Grocery received a visit from ESPN radio network bringing Phil Ellson and Matt Jones to broadcast live for the celebration.
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Panthers fall at BV

By Robert Lyons The Yellville-Summit Panthers traveled the road for the first time this season to play the Berryville Bobcats. The conditions at gametime were around 80 degrees under sunny skies.
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