🌱 8th Street Construction Progress + Man Arrested For Stalking Child

Hello again, neighbors. Sean Peek here with your Wednesday edition of the Bentonville Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Clouds and sun; breezy, humid. High: 98 Low: 77.
• Thursday: Very warm with sun and clouds. High: 97 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories today in Bentonville:

1. Bentonville's 8th Street reopened to traffic as construction progresses, with the focus now shifting to the 8th and A Street intersection. Local businesses along 8th Street expressed concerns about customer accessibility due to ongoing detours and increased traffic. The city's Transportation Director, Dennis Birge, assured the construction is following the planned timeline, with future phases including road widening and pedestrian-friendly improvements expected to last through 2024. (KNWA)
2. Fletcher Groseclos, a 28-year-old man from Benton County, has been arrested on charges of internet stalking of a child after allegedly attempting to engage in sexual activity with a girl under the age of 15. The arrest was made by Siloam Springs police detectives who posed as the minor during a sting operation. Court documents reveal that Groseclos communicated with the undercover detectives over a period of time and had planned to bring the underage girl to his home in Bentonville for sexual purposes. (KFSM 5Newsonline)
3. Construction has commenced on a new flyover bridge as part of the Razorback Greenway near the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. The bridge, set to be completed by mid-next year, will feature separate paths for the Razorback Greenway and the All-American Mountain Bike Trail, ensuring the safety of both groups. The project, which includes a 1,053-foot-long greenway extension elevated on piers, is expected to enhance the trail experience and become an iconic spot along the Greenway. (Subscription: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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Today and tomorrow in Bentonville:

Wednesday, July 12

• Summer Food Truck At Beau Terre Office Park (11:30 AM)
• Mo Pros | Tiki Cocktail Experience At The Momentary (5:30 PM)

Thursday, July 13

• Breastfeeding Basics At Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville (6:00 PM)
• Midnight Glow At Painting With A Twist (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you craving seafood tacos? Check out Señor Shreddy's food truck outside Bentonville Brewing Tuesday through Sunday. (Axios)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Bentonville area! Get all the property details at the link. (Bentonville Patch)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Bentonville area at the link! (Bentonville Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.