🌱 Bentonville Bike Lanes + Man Charged With Abuse Of Minors

Good morning, neighbors! Sean Peek here with a fresh copy of the Bentonville Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and quite cold. High: 43 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories in Bentonville today:

1. Construction on protected bike lines across two corridors in Bentonville has officially started. According to a city news release, the areas include Northwest Third Street (from Walton Boulevard to the Coler Mountain Bike Preserve) and Southwest Eighth Street (from Southwest I Street to the Applegate Trailhead.) Officials state all construction should be completed by this summer. (Free: One News USA; Subscription: Arkansas Online)
2. A Bentonville man has been accused of sexually abusing at least four children. On Monday, Bentonville police launched an investigation of 34-year-old Matthew Lynn Russell after receiving a report from a school counselor. Russel was arrested on Wednesday on three counts of rape among other sexual assault and grooming charges. (Subscription: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
3. SE 4th Street will remain partially closed by the intersection of SE G Street and SE 4th Street through Friday, Mar. 25. The closure will allow the city to install a storm drainage system. Unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather may postpone or extend these closures. (Bentonville Patch)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Irish 5K/10K - Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce (All Day)
• Cars & Coffee - Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The cold, snowy weather has us dreaming of warmer days, like the 2021 Run Bentonville Half Marathon! Let's all keep our fingers crossed that we get a perfect day to race on Apr. 2.
  It's not too late to register for the Premier Race in Northwest Arkansas! (Facebook)
  
• Calling all film buffs: the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Best of 2021 Film Fest tonight. (Burbio)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! See you all tomorrow 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.