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Donations sought for veterans’ wreaths
Roselawn Cemetery north of Mineola will once again be the site of the placement of Christmas wreaths on the graves of almost 800 veterans buried there.
Following a brief ceremony at 11 a.m. …
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11/23/23 09:55 AM
Marine Corps League honors Gold Star families
The Wood Cunty detachment's annual ball celebrating the Marine Corps anniversary paid special tribute to local families who have lost loved ones serving in the armed forces.
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11/23/23 10:01 AM
ET Food Bank offering free summer meals
The East Texas Food Bank kicks off the free Summer Food Program on Tuesday, June 6 at 34 East Texas locations so children will not go hungry during the summer break.
There are …
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6/6/23 12:16 PM
Pair honored for life-saving actions
A school employee and a Quitman city police officer have been recognized for their efforts in saving a high school student from choking in May near the end of school.
A Quitman Police Department …
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By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 8/3/23 10:08 AM
editor@wood.cm | 8/3/23 10:08 AM
Caring & Sharing at 40
Mineola Caring & Sharing celebrated 40 years of service at the first volunteer meeting of the year last Monday.
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9/27/23 11:53 PM
Family continues tradition of helping animal causes
The fourth annual work day and donation event benefiting Animal Protection of East Texas in memory of Jeff Gannon is Sunday, Oct. 8 at the animal shelter off west U.S. Hwy. 80 in Mineola.
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9/27/23 11:53 PM
County history on display
Wood County Historical Commission Chairman Ulna McWhorter presents historical Civil War mementos to county commissioners at last week’s open house for the Archive and Research Center on the …
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11/23/23 09:51 AM
Tips for Tots set Monday at Lake Fork
The eighth annual Tips for Tots benefiting foster children in Wood County is Monday, Aug. 7 from 4-7 p.m. at Bill Smith’s Fish House at Lake Fork, 5375 N. FM 17 (near FM 515).
The …
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8/3/23 10:03 AM
Holiday beer garden plans up in the air
Plans for a beer garden during the Hometown Christmas event Saturday, Dec. 2 in downtown Quitman were approved by the city council Thursday.
But it may not happen.
The chamber had sought a …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 11/23/23 09:50 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 11/23/23 09:50 AM
“New” concrete skate park becoming reality for Mineola
Imagine back to when you were a kid. Did you ever have that one project you just dreamed about, a place designed by a kid, for a kid?
That’s exactly what Mineola’s Flint and Steel …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 11/23/23 10:00 AM
news@wood.cm | 11/23/23 10:00 AM
Mineola Caring & Sharing serves 335 families
Mineola Caring & Sharing served 335 families and 1,374 people in 2023, an increase from 2022. A number of family applications were received at the last minute, and with the help of …
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1/25/24 10:07 AM
UM Army plans extensive work in Wood County
The UM Army will be in Wood County June 5-9 to take on variety of projects assisting residents.
The United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission will bring 80 workers from 6th grade to college age …
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6/6/23 12:13 PM
Getting ready for school
The Mineola Kiwanis Club distributed free school supplies Saturday morning at the Mineola Civic Center, along with hot dogs and popsicles. Participants line up to register.
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8/3/23 09:54 AM
Panthers celebrate homecoming in Alba
Well over a hundred gathered on the Alba square Friday afternoon support the Panthers at the inaugural community homecoming pep rally.
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9/27/23 11:53 PM
Mineola, Quitman seniors to graduate Friday
Mineola, Quitman seniors to graduate Friday. Here is the commencement information for both schools.
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5/31/17 01:30 AM
DAR chapter can help connect to patriotic ties
The Elizabeth Denton English Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution invites prospective members to a paper party designed to assist in finding a patriotic ancestor.
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6/6/23 12:15 PM
St. Dunstan’s hosting blood drive June 10
St. Dunstan Episcopal Church will host a blood drive on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 800 N. Johnson St. in Mineola.
Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins will be accepted as …
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6/6/23 12:11 PM
Perfectly fine art adorns Wood County walls
Seeing any of the creations as they went up throughout the week, one can easily surmise that the citizens of Wood County are getting more than just fine, but in many cases, incredible works of art.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 9/27/23 11:53 PM
photos@wood.cm | 9/27/23 11:53 PM
McFarland Bears honored with special day in Mineola
Three McFarland Bears, who starred for the football team at Mineola’s black high school in the 1960s, were honored by the city council Monday.
Nov. 27 was proclaimed McFarland Bears …
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11/30/23 10:31 AM
Juneteenth celebration set June 17 in Mineola
Food, fun, fellowship, music and games will mark the celebration of Juneteenth in Mineola on Saturday, June 17.
The free festivities will be held at the McFarland school campus at 708 Stone St. …
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6/6/23 12:14 PM
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