Vilonia News

PoliceBeat Among reports recently generated by the Conway Police Department and Faulkner County Sheriff's Office.

The pilot of a Cessna 150 that crashed near Mayflower Saturday afternoon didn't have a pilot's license, according to Federal Aviation Administration records.

Chiefs of the Pine Valley and Vilonia fire department have been honored by the Arkansas Association of Fire Chiefs and Arkansas Fire Academy, respectively.

PoliceBeat log cabin democrat Among reports recently generated by the Conway Police Department and Faulkner County Sheriff's Office: 1. Motor vehicle theft at Highways 65 and 25 .

Bricks from the wall Greenbrier school demolished By BJ FOX LOG CABIN CORRESPONDENT GREENBRIER A demolished wall showing a row of wall tiles with classroom chairs on them are just about all that remains of the Dean Martin Elementary School visible from Highway 65 in Greenbrier.

Vilonia chamber members offered 'freebies' By LINDA HICKS special to the log cabin Vilonia Discounts and freebies are being used as recruitment draws to the Vilonia Area Chamber of Commerce.

Vilonia Volunteer Fire Dept.could see additions soon By LINDA HICKS LOG CABIN CORRESPONDENT VILONIA The Vilonia Volunteer Fire Department may soon grow by two stations, a fire truck, additional equipment and manpower.

Earlier issue with laryngitis no setback for Eagle Idol winner By LINDA HICKS LOG CABIN CORRESPONDENT VILONIA You couldn't tell it during her performance, but Annie Stevens, the winner of Saturday night's Eagle Idol, couldn't sing a note the day before the contest.

Storms not a damper on festival's success By LINDA HICKS LOG CABIN CORRESPONDENT VILONIA Vilonia Fest was a success, organizers said, even though high winds and heavy rains demolished some tents and merchandise during the three-day event.

The University of Central Arkansas' Board of Trustees voted 5-2 in a special meeting Thursday to enter into contract negotiations with Allen Meadors to serve as the school's next president.

Vilonia pageant winners to represent city By LINDA HICKS A Saturday pageant held in Vilonia concluded with a slate of royalty.

CommunityCorner Shady Grove By Hazel Love Another great week has gone by. The weather has been perfect.

VMS students get advice to grow on 'Mrs. Mary, Master Gardener, how does your garden grow?' By Linda Hicks VILONIA Mary Wells, a Master Gardener, told an audience of VAST students Tuesday at Vilonia Middle School that "a little seedling has to have feed and water." "The analogy also holds true for children," she added.

Vilonia students participate in Greek Showcase Third-graders, dressed in period costume, hammed it up during the "Greek Showcase" held Friday at Vilonia Primary School.

PRCA rodeo is coming to Conway. Events will begin tonight and continue Saturday night at 7:30 at Don Owens Sports Complex.

Dozens of preschoolers spent the day at Wooster City Park Tuesday running, playing and rifling through new school supplies for the year ahead.

Vilonia student wins national honor By Linda Hicks For the next year, politicians in Washington, D.C., will have a reminder of the artistic talent of a Vilonia student.

VILONIA Pint-sized students at Vilonia Middle School have some full-sized ideas concerning the purposes of government and those who participate.

VILONIA After 34 years as a teacher in the Vilonia School District, Melba Cauthen has a new goal in her future.

Momentous steps were taken Saturday by the graduating seniors of Vilonia High School.