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Bobby Rydell was born on April 26, 1942, and died on April 5, 2022, at age 70. He was born as Robert Louis Ridarelli, to Jennie (Sapienza) and Adrio “Al” Ridarelli, and grew up in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of South Philadelphia.

Nehemiah Persoff was born on August 2, 1919 and died on April 5, 2022. He died due to heart failure at 102 years of age. He was born to Shmuel Persov and Puah Persov. He was born in Jerusalem. His Siblings are Brother of Boaz Persoff; Avraham Persov; Tamar Trakhtman-Tamir and Geula (Julia) Persov. He married Thia Persov, in 1951, she died in 2021 due to cancer. They had four children; Dahlia Persof, Dan Deckel Persoff, Jeffrey Jhonatan Persoff, Perry Erez Persoff.

ALMA – Due to the lack of available pilots, this week’s U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Service aerial operations at Frog Bayou and Ozark Lake wildlife management areas (WMA’s)have been suspended. The operations are part of a program aimed at reducing feral hog populations in the areas.

FAYETTEVILLE – Arvest Bank has once again been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the “World’s Best Banks.” This is the fourth year in a row Arvest has received this distinction, which is based on customer feedback.

The Marion County Quorum Court (MCQC) met on Tuesday, April 12, at 6 p.m. in the Marion County Courthouse in Yellville, to discuss the reports from County offices, County committees, and ordinances for purchases, repairs and amending the budget.

ROGERS – April is National Minority Health Month — a time to raise awareness about health disparities that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority populations. The American Red Cross is reminding blood donors it’s critically important to maintain a stable blood supply this spring to support those with chronic illnesses and other blood needs in the U.S.

Poll Workers wanted in Marion County for the Election on May 24th, 2022. Becoming a poll worker is a great way to step up for your community.