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What's the money situation in the Benton County commissioners primary?

Lebanon Express 15 May 2026
In the contested Democratic Party primary for Benton County commissioner, challenger John Wilson is outraising Pat Malone, while the incumbent finds himself in a bit of debt ....
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Benton County DA said mom didn’t protect her baby. She says she was surviving abuse.

Albany Democrat Herald 15 May 2026
Even in states like Oregon without an explicit “failure-to-protect” law, abused mothers can face prison time ....
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Australian man arrested in Arkansas child sex crimes sting in Benton County gets federal prison time

NWA Online 14 May 2026
FAYETTEVILLE -- An Australian permanent resident has received more than 28 years in in federal prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty last year to possessing and distributing images and videos depicting child sexual abuse ... .
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Benton County Students Recognized by Governor Reynolds for Academic Excellence

Oelwein Daily Register 13 May 2026
WEST DES MOINES — Three Benton County Seniors were recognized in April by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for academic excellence ... This year the program honored 429 high school seniors from across Iowa ... Governor Cournoyer ... .
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Looking for elusive answers: Benton County Sheriff’s Office puts renewed focus on cold cases

NWA Online 11 May 2026
BENTONVILLE -- Lt. Hunter Petray is looking forward to the challenge of finding answers in cases that have gone unsolved for years ... .
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Benton County marriage licenses issued April 30 - May 6

NWA Online 11 May 2026
The following marriage license applications were recorded April 30 - May 6 in the Benton County Clerk's Office ... .
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Benton County restaurant inspections: Lack of vent hood has employees working under probationary fire chief approval

NWA Online 11 May 2026
Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination, cooking, reheating, cooling and handwashing ... .
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Benton County Sheriff seeks fatal crash witnesses

Albany Democrat Herald 11 May 2026
An 18-year-old Philomath resident died in the single-vehicle crash ....
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Divorces granted May 1-7 in Washington, Benton counties

NWA Online 10 May 2026
The following divorces granted were recorded May 1-7 in the Benton and Washington county clerks' offices ... .
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Benton County Signs Proclamation for USA\u2019s 250th Anniversary

Oelwein Daily Register 08 May 2026
VINTON – The Benton County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution at their meeting on Tuesday, May 5, commemorating the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the United States. Benton County Attorney Ray ...
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Appeals court reverses part of ruling on immunity in excessive force lawsuit involving Benton County ...

NWA Online 07 May 2026
FAYETTEVILLE -- A federal appeals court on Thursday reversed and remanded part of a case involving a man who sued Benton County Jail deputies claiming they used excessive force and denied him due process ... .
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Letter: Wilson will stand up for rural Benton County

Corvallis Gazette-Times 06 May 2026
As a Benton County rural resident for the past 30 years, I write in support of John Wilson for Benton County Commissioner ... .
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Wildfire Awareness Campaign lanced in Lincoln, Benton counties

The News Guard 05 May 2026
May is Wildfire Awareness Month and Lincoln and Benton counties are partnering to launch a coordinated campaign encouraging residents to take steps now to prevent wildfires and prepare their homes and families ....
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Benton County circuit judge revokes jail communication privileges for Springdale man accused of robbery

NWA Online 05 May 2026
BENTONVILLE -- A local circuit judge stripped a Springdale man of his communication privileges in the Benton County Jail for violating a court order by contacting a woman involved in the case ... .
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2026 Benton County American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Oelwein Daily Register 05 May 2026
Our Benton County Relay community helps the American Cancer Society combat cancer right here in Benton County through advocacy, research, and patient support—to ensure everyone has the opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
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