Are you looking for a way to volunteer that makes a real difference in people’s lives? You could become a reading tutor for an adult who needs to learn to read or to read better. The Van Buren County Literacy Council trains volunteers to help people with reading skills needed for applications, jobs, … [Read more...]
Fairfield Bay Urban Deer Hunt By The Numbers
The 2012 Fairfield Bay Urban Deer Hunt is complete. Here are the numbers for the past two seasons. Type Deer 2011 Season 2012 Season Harvested Number / Percent … [Read more...]
Win Tickets
Win Tickets To the upcoming show Cirque Du Soleil Quidam Eight Lucky Winners Can Get 2 tickets for the Thursday, Feb 28 show 7:30 p.m. Bring in a receipt of a $25 purchase or more from any Fairfield Bay Merchant excluding gas and alchohol, with your name and number to the News office. The drawing … [Read more...]
Spring Fashion Gala Set For April 5
Spring is just around the corner, bringing with it the 20th Annual Spring Fashion Gala sponsored by Xi Gamma Kappa chapter. The event will take place on Friday, April 5 at 1 p.m. at the St. Francis Parish Hall on Woodlawn Drive. The afternoon will start off with delicious homemade desserts and a … [Read more...]
On Patrol January 2013
By Chris Waring We have seen a marked increase in residential burglaries and thefts from local residences. We have recovered a large amount of stolen property recently and also arrested or filed affidavits for arrest of several people for these crimes. There are a few things you can do to reduce … [Read more...]
Animal Shelter News
Paws Report Revived Welcome back to the Shelter Fairfield Bay!!! So many things have changed since last this article was written! FFB Shelter has a new Manager: Steven Vicknair. His dedication to the animals has been top notch and we are so happy to have him onboard! The shelter will be undergoing … [Read more...]
Waiting For Spring
Photos and article by: Dianne Percefull Waiting for spring is one of the hardships of a dyed in the wool garden addict…also known as a Master Gardener. Each of us knows in our heart that spring is just around the corner and those few warm days in January and February, with the beautiful blooms of … [Read more...]
Rambling Cove Trail Signage Upgraded
The Fairfield Bay Community Club recently updated signage for the Rambling Cove Trail across from Stringbeanz Restaurant at the Marina entrance. This is a fairly moderate trail with a great scenic view of the lake at its end (this hiker recommends parking one vehicle at the marina and taking … [Read more...]
Celebrating 50 Years
Toby and Diane Glyde of Fairfield Bay celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. The couple was married February 23, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio. Toby and Diane have been blessed with three children; Charles (Chuck), William (Bill), and Jodi, five granddaughters and four step grandchildren; two boys … [Read more...]
2013 Pet Calendar Pet of the Month
Owner: Sandy Clark Name: Princess Hello! My name is Princess. I am 6 years old, and I am a seal point Siamese. I was rescued from the local animal shelter in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas in 2006. I was just an innocent little kitten back then! I live in a wonderful home with 6 cats and two dogs. We are … [Read more...]