Business

Local vet has big plans for the future

Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.

One local business is going to the dogs — and cats.

Vacancies remain open on POA boards

Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.

The Bella Vista Property Owners Association is still seeking property owners to serve on its board of directors and several committees.

Eat a taco, or two, and help the cops help the children

Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.

Eat a taco and help the cops help the kids. On Nov. 10, Bella Vista Police officers will serve tacos at Taco Tuesday at the Metfield Neighborhood Grill, home of the 75-cent taco, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. All the tips raised will go to the Shop with a Cop program.

Craft fairs deemed success despite weather, economy

Posted: October 27, 2009 5:54 p.m.

Cold weather this year hampered some of the activity at the two area annual craft fairs, but the vendors still brought products, and the visitors still shopped.

Lifelines aren’t just for the game shows

Posted: October 27, 2009 5:54 p.m.

Certain consumers may be eligible to receive discounted phone service through the Lifeline and Link-Up programs, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Oct. 9 in a consumer alert.

Department of Justice approves newspaper merger

Northwest Arkansas newspapers will merge Nov. 1

Posted: October 26, 2009 6 p.m.

The Justice Department has closed its investigation related to failing newspapers in Northwest Arkansas, clearing the way for a joint venture to move forward, officials of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Inc. and Stephens Media LLC announced.

Justice Department concludes investigation into newspaper merger

Posted: October 26, 2009 6 p.m.

The merger of the two largest newspaper operations in Northwest Arkansas will be completed Sunday.

Artists’ work has an international connection

Posted: October 21, 2009 1:32 p.m.

Just honk your horn and holler “Hello” when you stop at the Sycamore Hill Art Gallery in Lanagan, Missouri. The Gallery is open in the afternoon seven days a week, but the artist may not hear her visitors because she may be out back sawing up cedar or other logs to create her contemporary sculptures.

Taxes due to the county no later than Sunday

Posted: October 7, 2009 6 a.m.

October 13 is the last day to pay personal and real property taxes for 2008. After that day, a 10 percent late fee will be added to the overall amount due, and each delinquent account will begin collecting interest daily, said Gloria Peterson, county collector.

Pets on Council's table again

Posted: October 7, 2009 6 a.m.

The number of pets allowed a resident was again reviewed by the City Council at a work session on Oct. 1.

Association permanently closing 2 swimming pools

Future for third one isn't bright

Posted: September 23, 2009 6 a.m.

The Bella Vista Townhouse Association Board of Directors voted to eliminate two of its three swimming pools and their associated buildings.

Shop now under new ownership

Posted: September 16, 2009 6 a.m.

A new barber took over the Forest Hill Barbershop on Sept. 1.

City in top 12 of places to retire

Posted: September 16, 2009 6 a.m.

When it comes to communities to retire in, Bella Vista has been chalking up high rankings for years. CNNmoney.com still has the Arkansas-Missouri border community near the top of its list.

Students excel at John Brown University

Posted: September 16, 2009 6 a.m.

Three Bella Vista residents have been named to John Brown University's academic honor roll of distinguished students in the Advance Degree Completion Program.

Karaoke anyone!

Sing for your supper at Shrimpman's every Thursday

Posted: September 9, 2009 6 a.m.

Looking for some new fun in Bella Vista when it's too dark for golf and tennis.