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Renaming of street draws crowd to Mineola City Hall

Last months’ Mineola City Council vote to rename a portion of Padgett St. as Tuck Dr. led to a packed house Monday, with some questioning the decision. The change was needed for 911 … more
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Skate park ready

The Mineola Community Skate Park received a huge upgrade during Thanksgiving week as the first phase of the new concrete ramps was laid. By Thanksgiving Day some of the new features were open for … more

Collapsed jail kitchen lines force expansion to start early

By PHIL MAJOR publisher@wood.cm Plans to remodel and expand the Wood County jail will get started a little earlier than planned. Wood County commissioners authorized up to $150,000 in … more

Driving Model T across the country for a cause

Two 103-year-old icons met up Wednesday morning in downtown Mineola. Todd Touchberry, with support from family and friends, is driving his 1920 Model T Ford across the country to raise funds and … more
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Wood County Sheriff’s Report

November 15 Cpl. Rapp, fraud; caller advised someone has written him multiple hot checks for building supplies, will provide hot checks, written agreements. Sgt. Cox, assault, Holiday … more

Mineola Police Report

November 11 2:30 a.m., unknown offense, N. Pacific, subject rode bike to store and it was stolen, police located bicycle at a residence, subject does not want to press charges. 9:39 a.m., … more

Tree lighting to kick off Quitman holiday season

Quitman will open the holiday season with the community tree lighting event on the courthouse square on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. Story time with the elves, music, goodies and … more

Giving Trees set up for C&S toy drive

Giving Trees have been placed for the Mineola   Caring & Sharing community toy drive, now in its 25th year. Ornaments on the trees have the gender and age (up to 12) of the child. … more

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. more

“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 … more
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Council reverses course on 1-way school zone

way school zone ordinance near Quitman Elementary School approved by the city council last month was reversed by the council on Thursday. Mayor Randy Dunn explained that the change impacted a … more
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Mineola holiday tour of homes Dec. 3

The Mineola Landmark Commission and Junior Historians will host the “150 Years Under the Mistletoe” Tour of Homes on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased … more

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. … more

Probations revoked in 402nd District Court

Motions to revoke probation were heard for the following on Nov. 15 in 402nd District Court: Marc Baker, Arlington, prohibited substance in a correctional facility, third degree felony, three … more

Cowboys are as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey

There are certain key memories associated with youth. For Dallas Cowboy fans of a certain generation, those influences might be the sound of the silver trumpet of Tommy Loy, the voice of Pat … more
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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 … more

Following Billman’s resignation, county in search for new veterans service officer

Wood County is looking for a new veterans service officer. Christi Billman submitted her resignation effective Nov. 6 after two years of service. County Judge Kevin White said the county is … more
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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 … more
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No more “Quit” for Quitman water tower

The Quitman water tower near Bud Moody Stadium will have a new look when it is repainted, resolving a long-held contention about the word “Quit” facing the football stadium. The … more
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A-G foundation hands out first grants

The Alba-Golden Education Foundation held its first prize patrol last Wednesday for teacher classroom grants. The following teachers received these amounts to fund the listed projects. … more
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