Youngsters had a big day at Mirror Lake for the 2015 Fish Derby during Free Fishing Weekend June 13. Photo page published June 17. ...

Turtle racing was one of many activities at Fox Fun Fest June 6. See complete coverage in the June 10 issue. ...

Civil War Sesquicentennial markers were dedicated May 26 on the courtsquare and at Allison. See photos and information in the June 3 issue. ...

Colby Smith discusses use of a "grazing stick" and its formulas to help determine the optimum rotational grazing schedule during a Pasture and Forest Field Day May 21, sponsored by the Stone County Conservation District. From a photo page in the May 27 issue. ...

Mountain View Valedictorian Rachel Atchison gives her address during commencement May 16 at the Ozark Folk Center. From the May 20 issue. ...

Mike Eubanks of Texas slices water bottles during a round of the BladeSports National Championship cutting competition held May 2 at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. More information in the May 6 issue. ...

The weather forecast for the 53rd Annual Arkansas Folk Festival missed its mark and a stormy Saturday never materialzed. It resulted in a smaller crowd than average, and fewer vendors, but those who participated reported a good experience. See the full story and photos in the April 22 issue. ...

Officials including Mountain View Mayor Roger Gardner were sworn in during a ceremony Jan. 1 at the Stone County Courthouse. See more in the Jan. 7 issue. ...

Dance skits, a parade, refreshments and visiting with Santa were part of a tree lighting event at Fox Community Center Dec. 13. See more in the Dec. 17 issue. ...

A Christmas parade was part of the Tree Lighting program on the courtsquare in Mountain View on Dec. 7. See more in the Dec. 10 issue. ...