Van Buren NewsLocal news for Van Buren, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Teacher Salaries Squeeze Small Schools- July 21, 2008 Smaller school districts in northwest Arkansas are finding it harder than ever to retain their teachers, administrators said.http://www.topix.net/city/van-buren-ar/2008/07/teacher-salaries-squeeze-small-schools?from... More of this story- July 19, 2008 One of the most photographed natural wonders in Crawford County is in dire need of a house-keeping partner to help maintain the park at Natural Dam which has fallen victim to the litter bug.http://www.topix.net/city/van-buren-ar/2008/07/more-of-this-story?fromrss=1 Girl Trapped In State Park Cave- July 19, 2008 A 17-year-old Van Buren girl remained trapped in a cave at Devil's Den State Park at 10 p.m. Friday night as rescuers worked to free her and a helicopter waited on standby to carry her to a local hospital.http://www.topix.net/city/van-buren-ar/2008/07/girl-trapped-in-state-park-cave?fromrss=1 Fort Smith : City: Levee fix costly, its necessity doubtful- July 18, 2008 Driving on Clayton Expressway in Fort Smith's northwest corner, five miles of levee are readily visible as the ridge follows the Arkansas River in a big curve around the city.http://www.topix.net/city/van-buren-ar/2008/07/fort-smith-city-levee-fix-costly-its-necess... Number of building permits skyrocket since hail storm- July 16, 2008 Manufacturing has always accounted for the largest employers in the River Valley.http://www.topix.net/city/van-buren-ar/2008/07/number-of-building-permits-skyrocket-since-... Relief may be in sight for Arkansas River barges- July 14, 2008 Like last year, barge traffic has been limited in the Arkansas River navigation system because of the speed and volume of water.http://www.topix.net/city/van-buren-ar/2008/07/relief-may-be-in-sight-for-arkansas-river-b... Thieves Hit More Cars In Van Buren- July 12, 2008 Van Buren police said a rash of car break-ins in the city has continued and the thieves may have stolen a gun.http://www.topix.net/city/van-buren-ar/2008/07/thieves-hit-more-cars-in-van-buren?fromrss=... Rain Blamed In I-540 Crash- July 11, 2008 Heavy rain is being blamed for an accident that sent a truck driver to the hospital.http://www.topix.net/city/van-buren-ar/2008/07/rain-blamed-in-i-540-crash?fromrss=1 Rape trial begins for trainer- July 9, 2008 Three women testified on Tuesday they were sexually assaulted by a fitness trainer at his now defunct Bodies for Christ Training Centers in Springdale and Van Buren.http://www.topix.net/city/van-buren-ar/2008/07/rape-trial-begins-for-trainer?fromrss=1 John O. Young & Elizabeth Prater- July 9, 2008 John O. Young was born about 1802 in NC married to Elizabeth Prater born about 1810 in SC.http://www.topix.net/city/van-buren-ar/2008/07/john-o-young-elizabeth-prater?fromrss=1 |