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MCQC votes to purchase Grader

On Tuesday, March 10, the Marion County Quorum Court met at 6 p.m. in the Marion County Courthouse on the Square in Yellville to discuss ordinances, hear reports from the county committee’s and citizens comments. Claudia Brigham, Brady Madden, Wesley Shipman, James Underwood, Mike Scrima, Joyce McCalla, Rick White, Talon Vancuren and Marty Nickels were in attendance, along John Massey, Marion County Judge.

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NCA WILDLIFE PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Fifteen species of native chipmunks of the genus Eutamias and one of the genus Tamias are found in North America. The eastern chipmunk, Tamias Striatus and the least chipmunk, Eutamias Minimas are the two most widely distributed and notable species. Behavior and damage are similar among all species of native chipmunks, so damage control recommendations are similar for all species.

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SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHING

The Republican Women of Marion County are accepting letters of application for a Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all Marion County graduating high school seniors, including those who are home-schooled with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Trade school applicants will be given first consideration. Applicant must be an American citizen.

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to the influx of people who have moved into Arkansas and the surrounding counties, the following may be helpful information to residents: IF YOU ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN ANOTHER STATE OR COUNTY: If you have moved to Arkansas from another state, notify the voter registrar in your previous state of residence to request cancellation. Be sure to submit a new registration application to your county clerk in Arkansas.

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Voting Location Correction

The location reported as Eros was erroneously reported. The correct location for voters is Bruno-Pyatt School. If you live in this area or are planning to vote at this location, you should got to Bruno-Pyatt School located at 4754 AR HWY-125.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor of the Mountaineer Echo: I heard John Massey the Marion County Judge bluntly lie during the live radio candidate’s forum. He said he knew of no allegations of misconduct toward an employee against him.

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