Those school bells will be ringing in just a few days and summer will be but a memory for students and staff at all of our local school districts. Doris Newman and I will no doubt be out at the … more

Dear editor, I can’t thank the Wood County community enough for all the love and support you have given us in this time of loss of our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. I never … more

To the editor, After Donald Trump’s recent speech, which encouraged police officers to be more violent during arrests, some of the police departments released statements opposing his views and … more

It escapes me how a Baptist girl growing up in East Texas managed to not go to church camp, but somehow I managed to. There were some youth trips and GMA (Girls Missionary Auxiliary) events with … more

The Annual Friend to Friend Women’s Health Program is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 10 from noon – 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church at 203 Meadowbrook Street in Mineola. Hope you can … more

Life is full of firsts. For instance, this past Sunday while at the office working on the final touches of a story, I somehow lost a tooth from my already false teeth. This particular tooth had … more

(Editor’s note – Suzanne Bardwell is co-owner with her husband Jim of the Gladewater Mirror and a retired teacher of 33 years.) I have spilled barrels of ink in columns on the joys of being a … more

QUITMAN – A funeral service for Witt Wayne Watson, 94, Quitman, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Lowe Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Morrow officiating. The family will receive friends … more

I firmly believe if we can’t laugh at ourselves we are missing lots of opportunities for merriment. Besides, it’s much nicer to laugh at one’s self than at others. Though I have to say, … more

Dear editor,This is just a “heads up” for those who are reaching retirement and seeking to improve their financial situation, what ever that may be. When you seek the help of financial … more