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Command Sgt. Maj. Vera of the Bronx moves on to a new position with the New York Guard Headquarters, based at Camp Smith as the operations sergeant major.

Victoria Smurfit, the Irish actress once said, “If you’re Irish, it doesn’t matter where you go, you’ll find family!” That sentiment not only rings true for the Irish, but for Rockaway, which is a great big family in its own right. That’s why we think of the Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade as a big

3. Parade Committee President Michael Benn (center) is joined by deputy grand marshals Brendan Mullaney, Sean Neal, Marianne “Skippy” Doyle, Patrick Forde, Walter Sanchez, Sheila Connors and Paulette Casey. While the rest of the city was preparing to feast on turkey, revelers in Rockaway were decked in green and dining on corned beef at the

BENTONVILLE -- Bentonville schools have implemented most safety policies and procedures recommended by state leaders, though hiring woes currently prevent having an armed presence at every school, officials say.

School Board members Tuesday voted unanimously to hire a second resource officer for West High School for the upcoming school year.

BENTONVILLE -- Administrators are looking to add a second school resource officer at Bentonville West High School.

Bella Vista Law enforcement says they're seeing an uptick in drivers ignoring school bus laws on Facebook and that this is a problem in the area.