Oark News

The Oark General Store sets off highway 215 in Johnson County waiting for customers to take a step back in time.

OK on small P.O. closings? Story date: Aug. 6, 2011 While unhappy with potential changes, New Blaine residents say they understand By Lindsey Williams community@couriernews.com The United States Postal Service announced last week that it would begin to study post offices across the country, particularly those in smaller communities, for possible ...

No P.O. Story date: July 27, 2011 U.S. Postal Service mulls shuttering 179 locations across Arkansas By Mary Kincy and Randolph E. Schmid Associated Press The local post office, in many small communities as much a part of the town's identity as its streets and schools, may soon be a thing of the past.

Local Briefs Story date: April 3, 2011 Johnson Co. landmark featured Johnson County historic landmark The Oark General Store will be featured on "Exploring Arkansas" at 6:30 p.m. Monday on AETN.

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