Keep Van Buren Beautiful has won a national award for its work to eliminate cigarette litter.

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For the second year in a row, the Van Buren budget does not include pay raises for city employees.

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The Crawford County Quorum Court voted unanimously Monday night to table an ordinance that would require more county projects to be bid out competitively, with most members saying the ordinance went too far and would lead to micromanaging of county business.

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The Van Buren Police Department will conduct what it is describing as a “blitz” of seat belt enforcement patrols over the Thanksgiving holiday.

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A Van Buren teenager pleaded not guilty on Monday in Crawford County Circuit Court to a charge of rape.

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Community members were urged Tuesday to give local schoolchildren a happy ending by donating to the Van Buren School District Education Foundation.

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Choir students at three Van Buren schools are being honored for making All-Region choir, meaning they are some of the finest vocalists in the state.

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Cedarville’s third annual holiday market, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at City Hall, will raise money for the new Cedarville Public Library’s building fund.

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Court Appointed Special Advocates of Crawford County will host its second annual “Barbies for CASA” luncheon and fashion show Nov. 18 at the Crawford County Adult Education Center, 605 Alma Boulevard Circle.

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Residents of the Rackley Mountain Road area who want to hook up to city water need to contact the Mountainburg Water Department as soon as possible, city officials said Monday.

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