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Quitman Pilot Club chili cookoff Friday
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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1/25/24 10:07 AM
Bridges has spent lifetime pouring into Quitman
A thinker and a doer. It’s not often that you find someone who is good at both, but for lifetime Quitman resident RT Bridges, it’s just something that comes naturally. From managing paper …
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By CARLEY TUCKER |
3/21/24 09:59 AM
It takes a village to put on a playoff game
It’s 76 miles from Honey Grove to Mineola, and from Centerville it is 119. The routes are pretty straightforward. From Honey Grove it runs south through Ladonia, around Commerce, through Miller …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 11/30/23 08:17 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 11/30/23 08:17 AM
Black history banquet to present honors
East Chapel CME Church in Mineola and Anthony Wright Productions are putting on a black history awards banquet Saturday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Mineola High School multi-purpose facility.
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1/25/24 10:07 AM
Master Gardeners hosting free conference
Wood County Master Gardeners are hosting the “Homesteading, Back to Basics” Spring Conference on Saturday, March 23 at Quitman High School from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The special …
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3/21/24 10:01 AM
State Rep. Cole Hefner reviews new laws passed in most recent legislative sessions
Being born and raised in East Texas, State Rep. Cole Hefner said it is easy to cast votes that align with his constituents, in an address Monday to the Mineola Rotary Club.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 8/10/23 01:42 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 8/10/23 01:42 AM
March primary filing continues
Filing continues through Monday, Dec. 11 for places on the Republican and Democratic Party ballots for the March 5 primaries.
In Wood County, the district judge, sheriff, tax assessor-collector, …
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11/30/23 10:25 AM
Sign up for job assistance scheduled
Heart and Hands of East Texas is registering for the spring semester through Feb. 2.
Heart and Hands is a 12-week job-readiness program with experiences and skills development designed to …
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1/25/24 10:06 AM
Guitarist plans show in Mineola
An incredible guitar concert is scheduled in Mineola on April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Broad Street Church of Christ, 440 W. Broad St.
It is presented by the Texas Fingerstyle …
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3/21/24 10:06 AM
Colorful tour highlights local gardens
Folks participating in last Saturday’s Fannie Marchman Garden Club annual garden tour were rewarded with a brilliant, if humid, morning. The full illumination highlighted a rainbow of colors …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 6/8/23 11:31 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 6/8/23 11:31 AM
No burn ban yet for county
Wood County commissioners declined to adopt a ban on outdoor burning Tuesday.
While several area counties have adopted bans in recent days, commissioners decided to table the matter for two weeks. more
While several area counties have adopted bans in recent days, commissioners decided to table the matter for two weeks. more
8/10/23 01:42 AM
Mineola Caring & Sharing prepares for distribution day
The 2023 Mineola Caring & Sharing Food Distribution Project has been in full swing for several months and it is time to pull all the many efforts together and prepare for Distribution Day on …
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11/30/23 10:25 AM
Mineola Kiwanis chili fundraiser Feb. 10
The 14th annual Mineola Kiwanis Chili Cook Off will be Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Mineola Civic Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at the door to taste the entries. Drinks and …
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1/25/24 10:03 AM
One-act play troupes advance in competition
Alba-Golden, Mineola and Quitman High School One-Act Plays have advanced to bidistrict competition after their performances at the district level.
Alba-Golden One-Act Play won district for the …
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3/21/24 10:01 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: March 31, 9:47 a.m., 300 Phillips St., Mineola; April 3, 7:37 p.m., 408 McDaniel St., Mineola; April 5, 9:55 p.m., 115 PR 6799, Mineola.
Dispatched & canceled …
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4/13/23 08:27 AM
Alba-Golden Junior-Senior High Honor Roll
4th Nine Weeks
A Honor Roll
Grade 6
Christian Alvarez, Hannah Daniel, Katelyn Mize, Ellington Osbern, Lillian Price, Coplen Tunnel
Grade 7
Isabella …
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6/8/23 11:19 AM
City radio tower location moved
Mineola’s delayed project to construct a new radio tower for public safety communications is heading in a different direction.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 8/10/23 01:42 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 8/10/23 01:42 AM
Mineola Police Report
September 23
1:03 a.m., suspicious vehicle, 1200 blk N. Pacific, conducting custody exchange.
8:43 a.m., motor vehicle accident, N. Johnson at Greenville, two vehicles, subjects transported …
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10/5/23 02:35 AM
Pilot Club honors students’ veteran works
One of the longest running projects for the Pilot Club of Mineola is their veteran’s dinner and patriotic contest. Veterans attending the dinner were honored by President Diane Holmes.
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11/30/23 08:17 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
March 29
Sgt. Morrison, Cpl. Cooper, disturbance, FM 2225; victim and grandson got into argument, he fled, suspect located in different residence on property. Brandon Nichols, 33, arrested for …
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4/13/23 08:27 AM
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