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Enjoying the Last Days of Summer Vacation
County Remains Under Burn Ban Mena Breaking Record Temps
BY MELANIE BUCK Last Friday, August 7th, Mena was declared the hottest city in the nation by the National Weather Service, reaching 106 degrees at the Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport. In July, the area was treated to mild summer temps ranging from lows in the mid-60’s to highs in the mid-90s and continued into the first six days of August. However, as August 7th rolled around, the ‘fry an egg on the sidewalk days’ came with it. Since CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
ARCO Gets to the Heart of the Brand
Identifies “Heart of the Ouachitas”
BY LEANN DILBECK The Arkansas Regional Coalition of the Ouachitas’ (ARCO) has received the recommendations to establish a “brand” for the region to further the goal of ARCO of regional economic development. The group announced their new branding initiative called “One More Day” in August of 2014 with the hope of extending tourists’ stay while in the region. “The purpose of the branding initiative is to develop a brand – a common theme and graphic that can be used to market the many things to see and do in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
[PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK] Summer is winding down, school is getting ready to start back next week, and the cool, pool days are coming to an end. Mena City Pool, located at McMillan Park, has announced that their last day to be open this year will be Sunday, September 6. Through August 18th, the Pool will remain open during regular hours, Monday thru Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Pool will be closed on August 19-21, and only be open on weekends after that. Your last chances to take advantage of the City’s coolest activity will be August 22-23, 29-30, and September 5-6, Saturdays from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of Mena Man
BY LEANN DILBECK A Mena man lost his life in an accident that occurred on Friday, August 7, on Highway 71 north, near Acorn. According to the fatal crash summary provided by the Arkansas State Police, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Daniel James CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 1020 MENA ST. MENA, AR 71953 | SINCE 1939
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