Posted by Shelli Poole on April 28, 2016 at 3:49pm “I dare you to cross this line.” What does it mean to cross a line? “You just crossed the line, dude.” Is it always a bad thing? “There’s no going back once you cross that line.” Sometimes it’s a point of motivation. You have to […]
Archives for April 2016
Signs Point to a Particular Fitness Franchise Coming to the Old Bowling Alley in Benton
There’s a rumor going around (and this is how trouble starts) that indicates the building formerly housing Enterprise Lanes bowling alley – in Benton Square Shopping Center in the 1500 block of Military Road – will soon house a Planet Fitness. Listen to me. This is unconfirmed information. However, I have some clues: A source […]
Signs Point to a Particular Fitness Franchise Coming to the Old Bowling Alley in Benton
UPDATE: So You Want a Bowling Alley Again? Let’s Make This Happen. There’s a rumor going around (and this is how trouble starts) that indicates the building formerly housing Enterprise Lanes bowling alley – in Benton Square Shopping Center in the 1500 block of Military Road – will soon house a Planet Fitness. Listen to […]
5 Important Things I Learned About Disasters and Emergency from an OEM/911 Office Tour
Saline County 911 office – OEM Director Robert McGowen describes new equipment. (Photo and video credit: Shelli Poole) On Tuesday, members of the Benton Chamber Civics & Government Committee were invited for a tour of Saline County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM). OEM Director Robert McGowen led the tour. I learned some important information that I […]
Newest Apartments in Saline County Due to Open This Summer
Posted by Shelli Poole on April 19, 2016 at 4:55pm View Blog The photo above shows a main building facing south, toward Longhills Road. Mink Road is to the left outside this photo and Augusta Drive is to the right.Click images to enlarge. Many have asked, so I got some answers about when the newest apartment complex […]
Bryant Schools Says Goodbye to Retired Educator, Ed Love
Bryant Public Schools would like to extend condolences to the family and friends of retired Bryant Superintendent Ed Love, who passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2016. Love began his career at Bryant as a teacher in 1954. Certified in Social Studies, he taught Math, English, Science and served as athletic coach. His work at […]
The Long Wait for the Newest Liquor Store in Saline County Is Over
The Long Wait for the Newest Liquor Store in Saline County Is Over Posted by Shelli Poole on April 13, 2016 at 2:08pm View Blog Parkway-Liquor now open at 3805 Benton Parkway in Benton Benton residents have been waiting since January (see previous story) for the news, but finally on Tuesday, business owner JC Clements has finally opened […]