Rain can’t slow some celebrations
Retiring county officials honored
Taylor handing over reins of tax office
A life of public service will come to an end Dec. 31 when Carol Taylor retires as the Wood County tax assessor-collector. But don’t expect her to slow down or stop serving the community. …
Farm to school table
It’s something new that’s something old for the Mineola schools and Mineola community, as a new gardening project is underway on school district property just north of the ball fields on …
Mineola FFA teams place at state contest
Two Mineola Future Farmers of America leadership development teams placed at last week’s state contest. The Greenhand Quiz Team took 2nd Place.
Travelers take to the rails during holidays
Across the nation tickets were being purchased. At Chicago’s Union Station, in Walnut Ridge, Ark. and in Taylor, Texas, Mineola was being named as the destination of choice. Figuratively …
Fallen leaves play important role in gardens for yard of the month winner
Leaves, leaves, leaves...they’re falling everywhere in Wood County, and lots of folks are bagging them for trash collection. But Judi Luce has a better idea. She shreds them with the …
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Walmart food recall includes Mineola
Following a recall initiated by SunFed Produce, LLC, Walmart Inc. has voluntarily recalled Marketside fresh cut cucumber slices, produced in select stores, due to the potential for Salmonella …
Monitor closing for holiday
The Wood County Monitor plans to close for the week of Christmas from Monday, Dec. 23 through Friday, Dec. 27, and no edition will be published that week. Any news or advertising received after …
Downtown Quitman facade grants approved
The Quitman Development Corporation awarded three facade grants to Corey and Haley Papez Monday. The couple will be receiving the grants on behalf of their three businesses in downtown Quitman: Main …
Alba-Golden fall sports athletes recognized by school trustees
Recognitions and information were the headliners at Tuesday’s Alba-Golden School Board meeting. Students from the fall sports of cross country, volleyball and football were recognized, as was …
Mineola Library Notes
Halfway through December. Need inspiration for something to cook or make? We have books. Need something to read when the weather sends you inside? We have books and movies. Come see us at 301 N. …
Dr. Robert “Bob” Henry Wisener, III 1944-2024
Mineola slips by Brownsboro
The Mineola Lady Jackets edged the Brownsboro Lady Bears 38-37 at home last Tuesday, Dec. 3. Above, Mahayla McMahon and Caroline Castleberry combine for a steal. At left, Sophia Hogue wins the loose …
A-GHS football players selected as all-district
The following members of the 2024 Alba-Golden football team have been named to all-district honors: Superlatives Defensive newcomer (1st year starter), Alex Pfingsten First team …
Malakoff guns by Alba-Golden Lady Panthers
The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers continue their preparations for district play. They entertained the Malakoff Lady Tigers last Tuesday and fell 73-39 to an accomplished Malakoff side. The …
Quitman basketball teams split games with Saltillo
The Quitman Bulldogs took on the Saltillo Lions in a varsity doubleheader on Monday, Nov. 25. The Lady Bulldogs secured a commanding victory, while the boys varsity team fell short in a tough …
Quitman football players named to all-district team
The following members of the 2024 Quitman Bulldog football team have earned all-district honors in District 9-3A: Utility player, Preston Flores Special teams, Bryce Miller …
