🌱 Police Looking For 2 Burglars + Bentonville Inaugural Honor Fest

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But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 83 Low: 64.
• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 87 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Bentonville today:

1. Police are looking for two suspects of gas station burglaries in nearby Rogers. Police say that around midnight, two people broke through a window at Murphy USA and stole e-cigarettes and cartridges. A second burglary was then carried out in the same manner at Casey’s located at 24th Street and West Olive Street. The police have released images from surveillance video that show the suspects, one wearing a grey hoodie and one wearing a black hoodie. Anyone with information about the burglaries or who can help identify the suspects is being asked to contact the Rogers Police Department at 479-636-4141. (KNWA)
2. Bentonville's inaugural Honor Fest is set to take place from Jul. 10–16. This event will host various service projects, networking opportunities, athletic competitions, and more. This week-long celebration will honor military members, veterans, first responders, and their families. Read more about the event lineup here. (Visit Bentonville via Facebook)
3. The Evans family has been selected as Benton County's Farm Family of the Year! Wes and Laura Evans along with their two children raise and manage 560 beef cows on their more than 1,000-acre farm in nearby Highfill. The family also runs a fencing business, a liquid feed dealership, and performs repairs on trucks and tractors. The family is very active in the community, including with the Benton County Pasture to Plate program, the Gentry FFA, and 4-H. The family has been commended for their amazing example of hard work and drive for success along with dedication and focus on family. (Westside Eagle Observer)

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Today and tomorrow in Bentonville:

Wednesday, May 31

• Knittin' With Kittens At Best Friends Pet Resource Center (10:00 AM)

Thursday, June 1

• 3D Archery Day At The Quiver Archery Range (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Summer Reading Club has started at Bentonville Public Library! All ages are allowed to join the reading club. All you need to do is sign up and pick up your reading log at the library. Happy reading! (The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government via Facebook)
• The Benton County Sheriff's Office would like to remind motorists to buckle up. Every driver and passenger in the front of the vehicle must be wearing a proper seat belt. Seat belt use is one of the best ways to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes. (Benton County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Up the street in Bella Vista, Monday's Memorial Day ceremony was packed with music, speakers, and an honor guard to remember the importance of our nation's veterans. Army veteran Mark Lloyd says this day is special and important for remembering all the people who never made it back home, and that he thinks about those people quite often. The Wall of Honor currently holds 4,800 names and an expansion is in the works to add more names. (4029 News)

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— 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.