🌱 12th Half Marathon This Weekend + Health Inspection Reports

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy and breezy. High: 70 Low: 56.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Bentonville:

1. The 12th Annual Run Bentonville Half Marathon will take place this weekend after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Over two thousand runners from across 28 states and several countries are registered to run in this year's race. The half marathon begins this Saturday, Apr. 2, at 7:00 a.m. in the downtown square. (Arkansas Online)
2. The latest health and safety inspection report for restaurants in Benton County was released on Monday. Several local establishments including Slim Chickens Restaurant and The First Seat were cited for critical violations. Critical violations are factors leading to foodborne illness that must be corrected immediately. (Arkansas Online)
3. Several pets are newly available for adoption at animal shelters in the Bentonville area. Adoptable animals include Hope, a kid-friendly cat at Mew Cat Rescue, and Callie, a nine-week-old Chihuahua at Ozark Freedom Drivers. For a full list of pets looking for their forever home, check out the Bentonville Patch. (Bentonville Patch)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Dr. Compton Native Tree And Plant Sale At Compton Gardens & Arboretum (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Join Bentonville Schools this Thursday for the March Lunch & Learn! Learn how the district uses online monitoring services to help keep your child from harm at home and school. (Facebook)
• Have a question about public safety, property maintenance, or quality of life initiatives in Bentonville? Speak to the mayor and city staff during the Bentonville Connections meeting on Mar. 31. (Facebook)
• The Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for Small Business Awards. Nominations close Mar. 31, so get them in now! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you around.

— 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.