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Benton County proceeds with proposed 286-bed jail expansion for misdemeanor offenders

NWA Online 26 Apr 2026
BENTONVILLE -- Benton County is moving forward on a new 286-bed pod at its jail to house those charged with misdemeanors as the facility continues grappling with crowding issues ... .
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Divorces granted April 17-23 in Washington, Benton counties

NWA Online 26 Apr 2026
The following divorces granted were recorded April 17-23 in the Benton and Washington county clerks' offices ... .
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As I See It: Why many deeply distrust Benton County

Corvallis Gazette-Times 26 Apr 2026
Opinion. The county took months to admit the software was a failure. Yet taxpayers still footed the bill ... .
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Stevie Roland Benton

The News-Enterprise 25 Apr 2026
Stevie Roland Benton, 78, of Elizabethtown, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home ... .
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Marlene A. Benton-Sherwood

The Daily Gazette 25 Apr 2026
Marlene A. Benton-Sherwood Marlene A. Benton - Sherwood (88) of Perth, NY, died peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Melbourne, FL, following a short illness ... .
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Benton Township to pursue police, fire millage renewal

The Herald Palladium 25 Apr 2026
BENTON TOWNSHIP — Benton Township trustees voted this week to put a renewal of the police and fire protection millage on the August ballot ... .
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Slow Roll Benton Harbor to debut in June

The Herald Palladium 25 Apr 2026
BENTON HARBOR — Bicyclists this summer will take their time during Slow Roll Benton Harbor ... .
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Benton County Quorum Court repeals industrial development authority ordinance

NWA Online 24 Apr 2026
BENTONVILLE -- Benton County, amid concerns about eminent domain and lack of oversight, put to rest an entity to finance and build large-scale real estate projects to attract businesses ... .
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Community leaders break ground at Euclid Adventure Park in Benton Township

The Herald Palladium 24 Apr 2026
BENTON TOWNSHIP — A new park in Benton Township will be open to the public later this year ... .
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Bledsoes prepare for next chapter after Salvation Army in Benton Harbor

The Herald Palladium 24 Apr 2026
BENTON HARBOR — After leading The Salvation Army in Benton Harbor for four years, Lieutenants Mario and Melissa Bledsoe are moving on ... .
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John Wilson being proactive in race for Benton County commissioner

Albany Democrat Herald 24 Apr 2026
He describes himself as an enthusiastic public servant. Here are more of his thoughts ....
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Commissioner Pat Malone focused on long-term vision for Benton County

Corvallis Gazette-Times 24 Apr 2026
Incumbent wants another term. Here are his thoughts ... .
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Gang member faces decades in prison for Benton City shooting, Yakima murder

The Spokesman-Review 24 Apr 2026
A gang member is facing decades in prison after opening fire into a Benton City party and wounding five people ... Marin traveled from Yakima to the Benton City party looking to shoot rival gang members.
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Benton Supervisors Write Letter of Concern Regarding Proposed Power Plant

Oelwein Daily Register 24 Apr 2026
VINTON – The Benton County Board of Supervisors is sending a letter in opposition to the Morgan Valley Energy Plant ... Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor ... A utility permit was approved for USA Communications in Taylor and Benton Townships.
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