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Mineola seniors adding activities
The Mineola Senior Center has added some new activities.
On Mondays there is a group playing Rummikub from 10 a.m. to noon at the center.
A Game Night has been added on Wednesday from …
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8/3/23 10:03 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
Produce stand a labor of love
Sometimes, it takes a lot of courage to do what one loves to do. For 25 years, Alba resident Stevan Johnston logged in and out of a shop in Terrell as an automotive mechanic.
He provided …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 8/3/23 10:01 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 8/3/23 10:01 AM
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
Walkers enjoying civic center grounds
According to the temperature sign on Hwy. 69, it was 76 degrees just before 7 a.m. last Friday. The perfect temperature for a walk.
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 7/26/23 11:36 PM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 7/26/23 11:36 PM
Benefiting Mineola for 65 years
It has been a year of celebrating milestones for the city of Mineola, which turned 150 years old this year.
Among those key dates recently discovered was the Meredith Foundation, which turned 65 years old on July 19. more
Among those key dates recently discovered was the Meredith Foundation, which turned 65 years old on July 19. more
7/26/23 11:36 PM
Mineola civic center having an estate sale
The Mineola Civic Center is hosting an estate sale Thursday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of its continuing efforts to upgrade facilities.
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7/26/23 11:36 PM
Popular pickleball makes its presence in county
The pickleball craze has done more than sweep the nation – it appears to be here to stay. The amazingly simple, yet intricate, game is popping up all around East Texas. It shows no sign of …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 7/20/23 09:47 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 7/20/23 09:47 AM
Softball game a tradition for rodeo company and fire department members
At an undisclosed location in the early morning hours Saturday, July 8, the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department softball team defeated the Flying C Rodeo Company, 11-5.
The game was the last …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 7/20/23 09:46 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 7/20/23 09:46 AM
Fourth of July festivities
7/13/23 01:39 AM
New museum dedicated to preserving McFarland School memories, legacy
On the 40th anniversary of the McFarland School reunion, a museum dedicated to preserving the legacy of Mineola’s Black school was unveiled Friday.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 7/13/23 01:39 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 7/13/23 01:39 AM
Historical documents from cornerstone reveal glimpse of Mineola life in 1936
The surprisingly-well preserved contents of a sealed copper box was unveiled Saturday morning at the Mineola’s Historical Museum.
The box was placed in the cornerstone of the building when it was built in 1936 as a brand new U.S. Post Office. more
The box was placed in the cornerstone of the building when it was built in 1936 as a brand new U.S. Post Office. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 7/13/23 01:39 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 7/13/23 01:39 AM
Reunion will go on despite pavilion
Yes, there will be a Wood County Old Settlers Reunion at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman Aug. 3, 4 and 5.
There will be a 122nd Old Settlers Reunion despite an unfinished pavilion at the park. It had been hoped the rebuilding of the pavilion would be complete in time for the reunion, but some of the materials have been back-logged. more
There will be a 122nd Old Settlers Reunion despite an unfinished pavilion at the park. It had been hoped the rebuilding of the pavilion would be complete in time for the reunion, but some of the materials have been back-logged. more
By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 7/13/23 01:39 AM
editor@wood.cm | 7/13/23 01:39 AM
Quitman Rotary sets blood drive
Quitman Rotary Club will host a blood drive with Carter BloodCare on Tuesday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quitman First United Methodist Church, 406 Lane St.
Photo ID is required. …
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7/6/23 09:39 AM
Quitman church hosts summer meal program
The Quitman Summer Feed Program began operations this week at the First United Methodist Church in the J.O.Y Hall at 207 N. Goldsmith during lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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7/6/23 09:37 AM
Rotary installs officers
The Mineola Rotary Club installed its 2023-24 officers and board members at a luncheon June 26. The new Rotary year starts July 1. Officiating was Past Rotary District 5830 Gov. Judy Guthrie of the …
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7/6/23 09:32 AM
Museum plans to unveil cornerstone
When the Works Progress Administration erected a new United States post office for Mineola on the corner of N. Pacific and Kirkpatrick Streets in 1936, a box containing some valuable historical documents was placed inside the cornerstone on the southwest corner.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 7/6/23 09:31 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 7/6/23 09:31 AM
Citizen of the month
Jeff Belcher, left, was honored as the Mineola Kiwanis Club June Citizen of the Month. Jeff chaired the Sizzling Summer Car Show which benefited the four service clubs in Mineola: Kiwanis, Rotary, …
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7/6/23 09:30 AM
Quitman council honors Rev. Jones
The Quitman City Council honored a Quitman icon at last Thursday’s meeting.
A large contingent of family and friends was on hand to honor the late Rev. Bobby H. Jones, a local minister and businessman. more
A large contingent of family and friends was on hand to honor the late Rev. Bobby H. Jones, a local minister and businessman. more
By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm | 7/6/23 09:29 AM
editor@wood.cm | 7/6/23 09:29 AM
Bagging cash for vets
They Got Your 6 Foundation, a local charity assisting veterans, first responders and their fami- lies with various needs, hosted a benefit cornhole tournament in downtown Mineola Saturday.
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6/29/23 08:03 AM
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