🌱 Proposal To Expand Juvenile Detention Center + Outerbike 2023

Hello, everybody! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Bentonville Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 82 Low: 63.
• Saturday: Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 78 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bentonville:

1. Benton County officials recently heard a proposal to expand the county's juvenile detention facility. The proposal would add up to 12 beds to the center and is expected to be included in the 2024 budget plan. County Judge Barry Moehring says there is no plan to seek an additional tax from county residents in order to fund the expansion. (Subscription: Arkansas Online)
2. A Bentonville man has been arrested after police say he took a woman's car after first stealing her key from a local courtroom. The suspect, 26-year-old Chase Packwood, is being held in the Benton County Jail on a $150,000 bond. He faces possible charges of theft of a motor vehicle, unauthorized use of a vehicle, possession of a firearm by certain persons, and others. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
3. The Bentonville City Planning Commission has approved a conditional-use permit for a cycling event this October. Outerbike 2023 is scheduled to take place Oct. 20-22 and will showcase cycling products that riders can test ride and purchase. The event is expected to impact traffic near Southeast Eighth Street and will likely increase the amount of pedestrian and bike traffic in the area. (Subscription: Arkansas Online)

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Today and tomorrow in Bentonville:

Friday, June 9

• 2023 Weekend Warmup Bike Ride At Greater Bentonville Area Chamber Of Commerce Parking Lot (3:00 PM)

Saturday, June 10

• Bentonville Farmers Market At Bentonville City Square (7:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Two new officers were sworn into the Bentonville Police Department this week. Give a warm welcome to Andy Rowan and Daniel Esterline if you see them around the community! (The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government via Facebook)
• Did you participate in the 2023 Glow Run? Bentonville Parks & Recreation has teamed up with FeGe Photography to provide photos from the event, which are free for community members to download and enjoy. Click to view the gallery. (Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Creekside Park will open in Bentonville on Saturday, Jun. 17. Swing by at 10:00 a.m. for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and explore everything the park has to offer! (Visit Bentonville via Facebook)

That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.