Visits with Santa were offered during the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting event Dec. 10 (postponed from Dec. 3). See photos and more in the Dec. 14, 2016 issue. ...

Representatives from Ozarka College's nursing program conduct blood sugar tests at the 20th annual Family Care Fair held Nov. 19 at Mountain View Senior Center. Various other health screenings were offered at the event, which was sponsored by Stone County Hometown Health Planning Coalition and Stone County Medical Center. From the Nov. 23, 2016 issue. ...

The Fall Concert at Ozarka College was well-attended. The annual concert benefits the Ozarka College Foundation. From the Sept. 28, 2016 issue. ...

Trine Elizabeth Spann, left, was crowned Miss Stone County during the Stone County Fair Pageant Saturday night. Josie Irvin was runner-up. See more pageant photos and other images from the county fair in the Sept. 14, 2016 issue. ...

After a week of rainy weather and a gloomy forecast for Saturday, attendance at this year’s Mountains, Music & Motorcycles was down drastically from recent years, but any substantial rain that fell downtown occurred primarily outside the event schedule. Thursday’s movie night at the drive-in was the only event impacted by rain. Friday was partly cloudy as vendors set up and bikers started rolling in. Riders ...

A prayer vigil for law enforcement, firefighters and EMS personnel was held July 16 on the courthouse stage. See complete story in the July 20, 2016 issue. ...

Fourth of July festivities were curtailed slightly by weather on Friday and Monday, but Saturday’s and Sunday’s activities went on as planned. Friday’s “movie night” at the Mountain View City Park was postponed until Thursday at dusk, when (weather permitting) the movie “Yankee Doodle Dandy” will be projected onto an inflatable screen. EDIT - the location has been moved to the courtsquare. Saturday’s parade ...

Wild West activities including a "shoot out" on the courtsquare were held in conjunction with the World Fast Draw Association Index Championship June 17-19 in Mountain View. From the June 22, 2016 issue. ...

Volunteers, staff of the U.S. Forest Service and Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, and the many participating families braved the heat June 11 at the annual Fish Derby at Mirror Lake. Photo page and list of winners published June 15. ...

A Memorial Day observance was held Saturday on the courtsquare. In addition to presentation of colors, national anthem, etc., attendees were invited to lay flowers at the war memorial. See more information and photo page in the June 1, 2016 issue. ...