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Man Changes Marine Urban Fighting Tactics

Posted: November 20, 2009 5:22 a.m.

As his M1 Abrams tank, nicknamed Bonecrusher, rolled through Fallujah, Iraq, Gunnery Sgt. Nick Popaditch thought about the trail of dead insurgents left in its wake: “Fight and you die. Run and you die. Hide and you die. Hey, this works for me.”

Board Denies Liquor License To Club Near Heritage High School

Posted: November 20, 2009 5:21 a.m.

Puerto La Libertad, a club on Eighth Street, 251 feet behind Rogers Heritage High School, was denied a liquor license Wednesday by Alcohol Beverage Control Board.

Food Drive To Benefit Samaritan Center

Posted: November 20, 2009 5:20 a.m.

Helping Hands of Bentonville and Samaritan Community Center of Rogers will share donations of nonperishable foods and/or donations by check in the Share the Spirit drive sponsored by the Benton County Democratic Central Committee through Dec. 20.

Philharmonic Show Set For Dec. 12

Posted: November 20, 2009 5:10 a.m.

The Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Christmas in the Ozarks” concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Arend Arts Center at Bentonville High School.

Lowell Shelter To Host Adoption Day, Open House

Posted: November 20, 2009 5:08 a.m.

Friends of the Lowell Animal Shelter will have an open house/adoption day from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Lowell Animal Shelter, 214 N. Lincoln St. For more information, contact June Sayre at 770-6564 or visit www.flasonline.org.

All White LED Lights Coming To Square

Posted: November 20, 2009 5:07 a.m.

A new assortment of LED lights will be featured on the downtown Bentonville Square starting this weekend.

Briefs for Benton County

Posted: November 20, 2009 5:07 a.m.

LifeSpring United Methodist Church will be hosting an AARP Arkansas Driver Safety Class from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2. Designed for drivers age 50 and older, this 4 1/2 hour format class qualifies participants for saving on their automobile insurance premiums. Participants should check with their insurance agents for specifics.

Woman Draws Prison Sentence For Sexual Assault

Posted: November 20, 2009 5:03 a.m.

A Rogers woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday after admitting to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy.

Johansen Released From Jail On Citation

Posted: November 20, 2009 5 a.m.

A Garfield man was released on citation Wednesday after his arrest on a hindering charge in connection with the investigation of a missing Bentonville mother and daughter.

JBU Plans 67th Annual Candlelight Service

Posted: November 20, 2009 5 a.m.

The 67th annual John Brown University Candlelight Service will ring in the Christmas season with traditional melodies, time-honored classics, and inspirational readings on Dec. 10-12.

Ground Broken For New Children’s Center

Posted: November 20, 2009 4:56 a.m.

 With a toss of red dirt from golden shovels, ground was broken on a new Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter on Thursday.

Records for Northwest Arkansas

Posted: November 20, 2009 4:55 a.m.

Brian Peterson, 31, of 1218 Lewis Ave. in Fayetteville was arrested Wednesday in connection with felony third-degree domestic battery and parole violation. He was being held in the Washington County Detention Center without bond Thursday.

LOWER PROPERTY TAXES: Millage Rate Changing

OFFICIALS OK DECREASING AMOUNT BY ONE-TENTH OF MILL

Posted: November 20, 2009 4:52 a.m.

Benton County justices of the peace approved a millage change during Thursday night’s Quorum Court meeting that will result in a one-tenth of a mill decrease in taxes collected in 2010.

Men’s Chorus Plan Concert

Posted: November 20, 2009 4:48 a.m.

The Bella Vista Men’s Chorus will present the free concert “Christmas in Bella Vista with Bells and Bows” at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Bella Vista Community Church.

Compost Hours Set

Posted: November 20, 2009 4:46 a.m.

The Bentonville compost facility will return to normal operating hours the week of Nov. 23. Normal facility hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.