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Quitman grad makes college President’s List
Justin Hirsch of Quitman has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s winter 2023 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May.
Full-time undergraduate …
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
Pair to lead Yantis Class of ‘23 grads
Elgin Curry and Jude Calvillo will lead the Yantis High School graduating class of 2023 when 27 seniors cross the stage at the high school Saturday, May 27 at 6 p.m.
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
Hudsons benefit library, McFarland
The Mineola Memorial Library and The Addie E. McFarland Foundation each received a donation of $4,855 from the Max and Mary Hudson Charitable Foundation on Friday.
The Hudson Foundation was established by lifelong residents of Mineola, Max and Mary Hudson. more
The Hudson Foundation was established by lifelong residents of Mineola, Max and Mary Hudson. more
5/25/23 08:30 AM
Quitman church planning annual community event
Faith Baptist Church of Quitman will hold VBS EXPRESS PLUS on Saturday, June 3. The event will start at 3 p.m. with a one-session Vacation Bible School for children ending at 6 p.m. A family-oriented Community Block Party will be held from 6-8 p.m.
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
Judge approved to negotiate opioid settlement
Following a closed session last Tuesday, Wood County commissioners appointed County Judge Kevin White to negotiate on behalf of the county in the ongoing opioid litigation.
That case, involving …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/25/23 08:30 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 5/25/23 08:30 AM
Savor on the bricks
The Mineola Chamber of Commerce helped kick off sesquicentennial week in Mineola with Savor on the Bricks, a five-course dinner served on N. Johnson St., prepared by local restaurants Tuesday, May 16.
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
Cothern joins honor society
Allyson Cothern, daughter of Kelly and Sharon Cothern of Heartland and granddaughter of Jimmie and Pam Pollard of Yantis, was recently inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at Texas A&M …
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
Mineola HS students pass on scientific knowledge
From air rockets to zoos, teams of one to five Mineola High School students entertained elementary school students while also imparting science lessons Friday in the elementary gym and adjacent outdoor areas.
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
Mineola ISD plans numerous free summer sports camps
The following summer camps are being offered at Mineola schools at no charge to participants.
Times, dates and locations are listed along with contact emails. more
Times, dates and locations are listed along with contact emails. more
5/25/23 08:30 AM
Annual kid fishing event June 3 at Lake Fork
The annual Kid Fish sponsored by the Wood County Sheriff’s Dept., Sabine River Authority and Texas Parks and Wildlife is Saturday, June 3 at the SRA headquarters on FM 288 between Hwy. 154 and Hwy. 182.
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
Yantis board names superintendent finalist
The Yantis ISD school board named Robyn Derington as the lone finalist for superintendent Monday, May 15.
Derington serves as the assistant superintendent of teaching and learning in the …
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
City seeks donations for annual fireworks show
The annual city of Mineola Fourth of July fireworks show is planned Tuesday, July 5 at nightfall at the Mineola Civic Center.
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
Service clubs combine forces for car show
A car show benefiting the four service clubs in Mineola is set Saturday, June 3 at the Mineola Civic Center. The Mineola Sizzling Summer Car show will feature cars and trucks, 28 different classes, and all makes and years of vehicles.
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
Garden club tour set June 3
Fannie Marchman Garden Club’s 3rd Annual Garden Tour will be held Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Tickets are $10, available on the day of the tour at any of the following five locations...
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
CNB hosting Caring & Sharing benefit
City National Bank in Mineola is sponsoring a burger lunch fundraiser benefiting Mineola Caring & Sharing on Friday, June 9 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
FFA preserving meeting decorum
Inspiration can come in many forms. It is one of the surprises of life, that at an unanticipated moment, life can hand you some help.
It was while reading a “Hank the Cowdog” book as a part of a little one’s bedtime routine that inspiration struck. more
It was while reading a “Hank the Cowdog” book as a part of a little one’s bedtime routine that inspiration struck. more
By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 5/25/23 08:30 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 5/25/23 08:30 AM
Mineola ISD Education Foundation makes teachers’ day
Cowbells clanged, drummers drummed, cheerleaders cheered, bubbles floated and confetti rained down as the prize patrol for the Mineola ISD Education Foundation made its annual rounds of the school campuses Friday.
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
Council honors Taylor
Kevin Taylor has spent 37 years working for the city of Quitman.
He was honored at last Thursday’s city council meeting on the announcement of his retirement. more
He was honored at last Thursday’s city council meeting on the announcement of his retirement. more
5/25/23 08:30 AM
Quitman HS names top 2023 grads
Joisalyn Tarno is the valedictorian for the Quitman High School 2023 graduating class.
She is the daughter of John and Kelee Tarno.
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
Memorial Day event planned at courthouse
The Wood County Military Monument Committee will be hosting a short Memorial Day Ceremony from 11:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 29 at the Wood County Courthouse.
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5/25/23 08:30 AM
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