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Kiwanis Club honors Lucases
Sarah and Steven Lucas were awarded the Mineola Kiwanis January Citizens of the Month for their work with Wreaths Across America, the national project which places wreaths on veterans graves in Wood …
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2/8/24 10:05 AM
McFarland Museum focus of BHM program
This year’s Black History Month Program hosted by the Mineola Historical Museum Board will showcase the McFarland South Ward Museum on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
A ribbon-cutting for …
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2/8/24 09:56 AM
Clubhouse rising again at Mineola Country Club
There will again be a light house on the hill at the Mineola Country Club.
The club gathered Jan. 31 to break ground on its new clubhouse after the historic structure burned on Aug. 21.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/8/24 08:25 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/8/24 08:25 AM
Street name memorializes Tuck family
The north-south section of the now-formerly Padgett St. has been renamed Tuck Dr. The new street signs were officially unveiled in a ceremony Friday afternoon in Mineola.
The change was needed …
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 2/8/24 08:24 AM
photos@wood.cm | 2/8/24 08:24 AM
Quitman Chamber marks golden anniversary
The Quitman Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 50th anniversary during its annual awards banquet Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman.
Tickets are $40 each …
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2/1/24 09:49 AM
Chili benefits Pilot Club projects
Twenty-five teams squared off Friday, Jan. 26 at Quitman’s Carroll Green Civic Center for the Quitman Pilot Club’s Chili Cook-Off. This battle for bragging rights has been a yearly event …
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2/1/24 09:46 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
Daddy daughter Dance coming to civic center
The annual daddy daughter dance at the Mineola Civic Center is Saturday, Feb. 3 from 7-9 p.m. at Meredith Hall.
Tickets are $25 per couple with $5 for each additional daughter and can be …
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1/18/24 10:20 AM
Mineola chamber makes banquet plans
The 2024 Mineola Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for Thursday, Feb. 22 with a theme based upon Vincent Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” masterpiece painting as a metaphor to …
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1/18/24 10:16 AM
Strickland continues passing on the joy of music
The fireplace mantel had not yet been cleared of its Christmas season motif. As in many homes in Wood County, the Christmas decorations tend to linger well into the new year.
There …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/18/24 10:09 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 1/18/24 10:09 AM
Quitman Pilots plan annual chili bash
The annual Quitman Pilot Club’s Chili Cook-Off fundraiser will be Friday, Jan. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman. There’s always some very tasty chili, coupled …
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1/11/24 10:10 AM
Event planned Monday for MLK Day cancelled
The Mineola Ministerial Alliance invites all residents to the 2024 celebration of Unity in the Community at the St. Paul’s Missionary Baptist Church on Monday, Jan. 15.
Celebrating the …
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1/11/24 10:09 AM
Gift to library
After several months of planning and waiting for book publications, the Library Outreach Committee of the Elizabeth Denton English Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution …
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1/4/24 09:55 AM
Bjork putting away the calculator
Understanding the Texas public education financing system might be considered a super power in some circles.
For the Mineola school district, assistant superintendent for business William Bjork …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 12/28/23 11:02 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 12/28/23 11:02 AM
Tree planting commemorates city’s sesquicentennial at preserve
The last official event marking the end of Mineola’s sesquicentennial year took place under clear skies at the Mineola Nature Preserve last Wednesday. The Mineola Parks and Open Spaces Advisory …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/28/23 11:02 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/28/23 11:02 AM
Plans approved for new clubhouse
Four months after a devastating fire destroyed the historic clubhouse of the Mineola Country Club, its stockholders have approved plans for a new facility.
Plans presented at a meeting Tuesday, …
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12/28/23 10:58 AM
Church reenacts the birth of a savior
The wise man spoke of his travels. “It was a tough journey. We left months ago. We had trouble with weather and at times it was hard to find water for our animals, but we had the star and we …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/28/23 10:57 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 12/28/23 10:57 AM
Blue Santa creates Christmas smiles
Anyone attending or passing the Mineola Walmart last Tuesday will be wondering why there were around 40 police and emergency cars parked outside.
The answer is Blue Santa. This event, which …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 12/28/23 10:57 AM
news@wood.cm | 12/28/23 10:57 AM
Kiwanis Club honors Smith
Bob Smith was honored by the Mineola Kiwanis Club as the December Citizen of the Month. Bob volunteers as president of the Mineola Meredith Foundation, which supports many groups in the Mineola area. …
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12/21/23 10:01 AM
Christmas Eve services planned
Since Christmas is a celebration of Jesus coming, most churches have a Christmas Eve service – especially since, in 2023, Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday. Below are a few local churches holding …
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12/21/23 09:51 AM
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