According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), there was an arrest Wednesday morning after a lengthy pursuit of a man suspected of several burglaries. The SCSO took several reports of burglaries and B&E (breaking and entering) last week in the Avilla area. After investigating, deputies had a description of an older white SUV with […]
Howell Announces Bid for 8th Term as Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace Barbara Howell announced that she is seeking her 8th term on the Saline County Quorum Court, representing District 4 in Northeast Saline County which includes 137 square miles. During her service on the Quorum Court, Mrs. Howell has worked on the Finance & Personnel Committee and the Public Works and Human […]
Saline County Deputy Returns Grieving Owl to Nature
According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), early Friday morning, Environmental Officer Jack Campbell was dispatched to an area with an animal problem on Highway 5, just outside of the Benton city limits. An owl was struck by a vehicle, found to be deceased and lying just off the roadway. When Deputy Campbell got […]
Mobile Office in Avilla Sept 26th for Saline County Judge & County Staff
The Avilla Extension Homemakers are hosting the Saline County Judge Jeff Arey’s Mobile Office on Tuesday September 26 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Avilla Community Center. The address is 13383 Congo Ferndale Road about 1/2 mile north of Avilla Hardware. Everyone is invited to come and visit and ask questions. With Judge Arey will be staff from the Saline […]
Lake Norrell’s 17th Annual Fish Fry and Live Auction is Coming Sept 16th
The Lake Norrell Fire Department will host their 17th annual Fish Fry and Live Auction on Saturday, September 16th at 5 – 7 p.m. at the Lake Norrell Community Center. The address is 5217 Lake Norrell Road in Alexander. This is “all you can eat” and Riverside Grocery and Catering will have Catfish, Shrimp, Chicken Strips, Cole Slaw, […]
