Benton Mayor Tom Farmer issued a statement Tuesday morning to address concerns about whether or not the city would make it mandatory to wear a mask within the city. Farmer stated via social media, “It is not my intention to pass an ordinance requiring a mask at this time.” However, he went on to say, […]
Update: Benton Mayor cancels city sponsored public events until COVID numbers decline
UPDATE JUNE 26, 2020 Benton Mayor Tom Farmer announced the cancellation of all city-sponsored activities that have walk up crowds that cannot be controlled, until COVID-19 numbers start declining. Farmer stated that Saline County has experienced a 14.2% increase of cases over the previous week. The Downtown Benton Partnership cancelled Spook City, the Senior Center […]