Pumpkin Patch a fall fun day for the whole family

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Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald-Star

Abby McMillin, 5, of Hot Springs picks the perfect pumpkin at the Stunningham Farms pumpkin patch in Centennial Park.

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By Charity Maness

HOT SPRINGS – It was a pumpkin lover’s delight Friday and Saturday in Centennial Park as children and families perused the vast field of pumpkins and decorative gourds at the first annual Stunningham Farms pumpkin patch.

“It’s rewarding to see the families come out to this...

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Hot Springs Schools alter learning due to COVID infections

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By Brett Nachtigall

Publisher

HOT SPRINGS – Coronavirus had its most significant impact to date on the Hot Springs School District last week when the administration shut down classes and moved to Tier 4 (online only) for all 12 grades, on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

After not holding any in-person classes in any of the buildings Tuesday afternoon, and also on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 7-8, school resumed again on Monday, Oct. 12, with students on different schedules based upon their grade...

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Klein, aka The Can Man, was part of Hot Springs’ identity

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By Brett Nachtigall

Publisher

HOT SPRINGS – Roger Klein is known by most members of the community of Hot Springs as a collector of cans. But perhaps what he collected more than anything – whether he knew it or not – were friends.

Every town in America likely has their share of citizens and interesting characters who, over time, become part of the town’s identity. Klein, aka “The Can Man,” was certainly that to Hot Springs.

For more than 40 years, “The Can Man” could be seen almost daily...

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Jennings Avenue Bridge project is on schedule

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Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Crews with Dietzler Construction, along with some other subcontractors, work to place the second of 12 concrete girders – each 61 feet long and 39,000 pounds – which will hold up the new Jennings Avenue Bridge.

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By Brett Nachtigall

Publisher

HOT SPRINGS – Work on the Jennings Avenue Bridge replacement project is progressing on schedule, according to Logan Bloemer who serves as the Superintendent on the...

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Man charged with 14 felony sex charges against minors

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By Brett Nachtigall

Publisher

HOT SPRINGS – Eric Peet, 31, of Hot Springs was arraigned in Fall River County Court last Friday, Oct. 2, on a total of 14 felony charges involving sexual misconduct with children, for which he pled not guilty to each.

The charges include nine counts of First Degree Rape with a child less than 13 years old, which are Class C felonies and carry a maximum of life imprisonment and an optional fine of $50,000 per charge. He was also charged with five counts of...

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