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. ...

Experimental Aircraft Association sponsored a Young Eagles event in Mountain View Sept. 13, offering youth ages 8-17 free rides in airplanes. More than 30 youth took advantage of the offer. Photo page in the Sept. 17 issue. ...

Showmanship of all types was part of the Stone County Fair, which concluded Sept. 6. At left above, Teen Miss Stone County Rose Blackwell and runner-up Pearl Deavers. At right, Mason Gatewood shows a chicken in the poultry show. Other pageant winners and youth showmen are pictured in the Sept. 10 issue. ...

Mountains, Music & Motorcycles took place Aug. 14-17. See photos and winners list in the Aug. 20 issue. ...

Racers take off from Sylamore for the final leg of the 48th National White River Canoe Race that involved Venture Scouts racing 120 miles over three days, ending at Batesville. Photo page appears in the July 30 issue. ...

The Fourth of July celebration in Stone County spanned four days and the holiday coincided with cool, dry weather that increased enjoyment for a variety of events, including a downtown parade (pictured). See the full story and list of event winners in the July 9 issue. ...

The World Fast Draw Association held its World Index Championship in Mountain View June 21-22, drawing 34 competitors from nine states and Canada. Donna Lechner of Pennsylvania (pictured) set nine new world records at the event and took first place in the women's division. See story and photos in the June 25 issue. ...

Activities at Fox Fun Fest Saturday included a parade, co-ed softball, turtle races, and more. See our photo page in the June 4 issue. ...

The Ozark Folk Center presented its award-winning Civil War program for Memorial Day weekend, with nine different sessions for visitors to hear living histories and/or demonstrations from the era. Photo page and information in the May 28 issue. ...