Blackhawk gym and arena completed this year
The year 2020 has included many challenges, not the least of which are the governmentimposed restrictions because of the covid-19 pandemic. The city government, business owners and school officials have changed and adapted to the restrictions.
Construction of the new Pea Ridge High School continued and the gym arena and fine arts theater are expected to open this next week.
During the beginning of the year, residents watched construction of the new high school and from the incomplete “raising the roof” photograph published Feb. 5, 2020, to the completed gymnasium expected to be the site of the Blackhawks hosting games Jan. 8, work continued in spite of covid-19 related setbacks.
Headlines from The Pea Ridge TIMES reveal an abbreviated outline to the news of the community.
Jan. 1
The year in review in photographs
Growth continued unabated in 2019
The year 2019 in review Fox Spur reviewed
Dye Hards doubles offerings Jan. 8
Truck found in creek ‘Passed’ ordinance didn’t FD get $20K donation
City employees’ COLAs vary; 2019 budget amended
Jan. 15
School superintendent Rick Neal resigns
School rallies to console in midst of grieving
Man saved from burning house; Firefighters rescued man from second-story deck
Lawsuit, a bankruptcy asset, purchased by school, dismissed Jan. 22
Time to pay fire dues Ayden’s smile remembered Fox Spur plans go forward District-wide changes forthcoming with opening of new high school
Jan. 29
County’s move to AWIN will
cost the city; New radios essential for communication
Technology aids in infrastructure builds
Ready to ride Head-on collision stalls traffic Feb. 5
Raising the roof!
School head search begins Culture changing in school district; Board interviews Martin for superintendent position
Home destroyed; dogs saved
Feb. 12
Martin named to take the helm Republican primary will decide District 6 seat on Quorum Court
Bott crowned Colors Day queen
Garfield seeks 0.5% sales tax increase
Firefighter-the most fun volunteer job available
Feb. 19
Two seek seat on School Board Happy Valentine’s Day Garfield family loses pets, home
Free lunch for seniors; Learn from police
Mayfield tells of Battle of Pea Ridge connection
Feb. 26
On again, off again
New radio purchases OKd Lifesavers honored for quick response
History Day set for Feb. 29; Long-time residents invited to tell stories
Planners consider variances Goines celebrates retirement
March 4
House saved
Police to carry Narcan First-time voter
Be aware! Don’t answer that call!
Battle history demonstrated at PRNMP
March 11
Ramey changes position; Becomes assistant superintendent
Experiencing history first-hand
Capital improvements need funding D.A.S.H. winners Dye wins School Board seat
March 18
Schools shutter doors; offer alternative learning means
Feeding the children City recognizes covid-19 threat
City planners continue to address new developments March 25
Veterinary clinic offers curb-side service Wipes clog sewer system Fabric stash sewn into face masks
Closings
April 1
Repurposed newspaper racks
Technology facilitates remote teaching
Council suspends water shut-offs
Sharing the love Riding for fun
School doors stay closed Staying ahead of the curve
Funerals must be small
Fire Dept. gets cascade system
April 15
Progress is good on new PRHS classrooms
Sunrise service social distance style
Librarians serving; albeit via internet
Teachers excel at transition
Family Rental is open Firefighters offer quarantine diversion
April 22
Student gives to veterans ARcare opens new medical clinic in town
GY6ix Car Cruise delights fans
Planners to meet virtually
April 29
Neal bids Blackhawks farewell Graduation to be virtual Loving, teaching — she’s inspired hundreds of students
May 6
A banner year for PRHS graduates
Providing trustworthy service
Video expertise helps in time of challenge
Motorcade on display
May 13
PRHS gets approval to move in; City approves temporary CofO Williams is new coach May: A good month for Brandy’s
Superb safety sustained building new PRHS
Council will meet in person
May 20
Making graduation special under trying circumstances
School staff prepares to move classrooms
Early days sewer
May 27
More closures announced
Excited graduate Census results vital to city
City looks at home businesses
Bubbling over with joy Library on media cutting edge
June 3
Athletes return to practice Pea Ridge Police aid in keeping the peace
Neal leaves district in good standing
Caring, sharing to help children ‘Be counted’ in census
June 10
Sound system, weights, more bought for PRHS Farming during retirement Council meets Tuesday church gives food to neighbors
FOP hosts golf event; Proceeds help children
Battlefield Storage aids FD
June 17
Planners OK home business
Time to stop to smell the lavender
Return to training Fox Spur final plat approved
Fourplexes, apartments, on horizon in town
Executive session held; no action announced
June 24
Council tables SAFER grant; Volunteers are lifeblood of Fire Dept.
Covid-19 stalls construction; Worker tested positive for virus
‘Ready to Learn’ is emphasized
Farmers on the Ridge opens market
Wall helps beautify Bentonville