A Benton commission considers annexing one property, renewing two commissioners, and condemning three properties. The Benton Community Services Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The meeting will be held immediately after the Streets/Drainage and Parks Committees. Those begin at 5:00 p.m. The location is in the Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex, […]
Crain RV closes on sale, empties lot for another company to take over
UPDATE OCT 25, 2023 If you’re wondering why the Crain RV & Motorsports businesses in Benton look empty right now, it’s because Crain is no longer there. They sold the land and property to another recreational vehicle company. According to the Saline County Assessor’s records, a company called FRHP Lincolnshire bought it. Records say they […]
Benton to purchase 511 acres along Saline River for camping, trails and sports
The City of Benton has agreed to purchase 511 acres of undeveloped land along the Saline River from the Thomas family of Benton. This land purchase is the largest single land acquisition in the city’s history. The land will be purchased in 10 installments over the next ten years. The first tract will be 101 […]
Retail recruiting firm tells Benton committee what businesses want to come to town
The Benton Advertising & Promotion Commission gathered on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 for their regular meeting to hear a presentation about what national businesses are interested in coming to town. They also discussed a tract of land near the Saline River, to possibly purchase for making into an RV campground, along with new ball fields. […]