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. ...

The first Mountains and Mistletoe Crafts and Vendors Fair was held Nov. 29 at the Stone County Fairgrounds. The show was sponsored by First Service Bank, with booth rentals benefitting the Officer Santa program. From the Dec. 3 issue. ...

Veterans were honored Nov. 7 with a community program that included lunch, sponsored by Ozark Heritage Bank. From the Nov. 12 issue. ...

The 18th Annual Family Care Fair was held Nov. 1 with many free health screenings such as cholesterol and blood sugar testing conducted by Ozarka College nursing students. From the Nov. 5 issue. ...

Clear weather and the largest crowd in several years combined for the 32nd Annual Arkansas Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races. See the Oct. 29 issue for story and photos. ...

Stone County Humane Society raised more than $8,000 during Paws for the Cause Oct. 18 at Centennial Bank Park. See photos in the Oct. 22 issue. ...

The October 4 Chocolate Festival at Stonebrook Fudge Factory in Mountain View drew 26 entrants and enough ticket holders to exhaust the taste samples shortly after noon. Story, including winners, in the Oct. 8 issue. ...