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Mineola celebrates sesquicentennial in style
Spanning nearly a dozen decades represented in style, the fashion-forward looked back at looks from years gone by.
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5/25/23 07:30 AM
Sesquicentennial festivity aglow at dusk
A balloon glow capped off the day of sesquicentennial festivities dubbed Spring Fling.
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5/25/23 07:30 AM
Mineola sesquicentennial court crowned
Mineola’s sesquicentennial celebration now has a royal court to represent it during the events through the rest of 2023.
The crowns and sashes were awarded at the Mineola Civic Center Saturday night. more
The crowns and sashes were awarded at the Mineola Civic Center Saturday night. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 5/4/23 07:12 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 5/4/23 07:12 AM
Next mural project identified
The next large mural project for Wood County Walls will be the MPrints building at Johnson and Kirkpatrick Streets in downtown Mineola.
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3/16/23 02:26 AM
Setting sail
Shade sails for the splash park at the Mineola Civic Center went up Monday morning.
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3/16/23 02:26 AM
Out with the old
The historic pavilion at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman came crashing down Monday, in preparation for rebuilding the iconic structure, which hosts the annual Wood County Old Settlers Reunion and other events.
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3/2/23 12:01 AM
United voices
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church's youth choir could rouse just about any believer from their seat.
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3/2/23 12:01 AM
Pilot Club of Quitman sets annual chili cook-off
The Pilot Club of Quitman presents its annual fundraising Chili Cook-off Friday, Jan. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center, 602 McAllister in Quitman.
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1/4/23 11:03 PM
Heroes Ranch captures heart-felt messages
Construction at Heroes Ranch north of Quitman paused Saturday to allow its clients the opportunity to seal messages inside buildings before sheet rock and siding is added.
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1/4/23 11:03 PM
Boy Scouts nearing extinction in county
A longtime institution in Wood County could be disappearing soon.
Boy Scout Troop 385 in Mineola is the last known Scouting organization in Wood County, and in a year it could well be gone. more
Boy Scout Troop 385 in Mineola is the last known Scouting organization in Wood County, and in a year it could well be gone. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 12/22/22 07:02 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 12/22/22 07:02 PM
Wreaths honoring veterans
The Wreaths Across America program came to Mineola Saturday as volunteers placed Christmas wreaths on the graves of 677 veterans buried at Roselawn Cemetery north of Mineola, after a brief ceremony at Beaty Funeral Home.
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12/22/22 07:02 PM
Quitman, Mineola in holiday spirit
Christmastime is here. It was a weekend for festive family fun in Wood County.
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12/7/22 11:00 PM
Wood County has no shortage of Christmas events
Plenty of holiday events are scheduled around Wood County, starting with a busy weekend ahead.
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12/1/22 03:50 AM
Mineola holiday Tour of Homes returning
The Mineola Landmark Commission hosts “Welcome Back Home,” continuing the annual Tour of Homes which was suspended two years due to COVID-19.
The tour will be Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m.
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12/1/22 03:49 AM
We gather together
The Quitman Future Farmers of America celebrated Thanksgiving a little early last week with a scrumptious meal featuring fried turkeys with all the trimmings.
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11/23/22 05:46 PM
A quilt, and so much more
Hugs and salutes are simple gestures. Hugs express love and sometimes provide comfort. Salutes convey respect and can show gratitude.
Those at the Quilts of Valor presentation Friday morning at Stitchin’ Heaven in Quitman witnessed these meaningful motions in their sincerest forms. more
Those at the Quilts of Valor presentation Friday morning at Stitchin’ Heaven in Quitman witnessed these meaningful motions in their sincerest forms. more
By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 11/16/22 10:58 PM
photos@wood.cm | 11/16/22 10:58 PM
Take the time to reach out to a veteran
It had been 28 years since I had seen my friend. The last time I had, he was beginning a tour of duty in San Diego, and I was passing through San Diego en route to Pearl Harbor.
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 11/9/22 09:43 PM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 11/9/22 09:43 PM
Caring and Sharing auction Saturday
The Mineola Caring and Sharing campaign continues to ramp up toward its annual holiday distribution on Dec. 10.
The KMOO radio auction is Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. more
The KMOO radio auction is Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. more
11/9/22 09:38 PM
Sweet weekend in Golden
Four decades of tradition were carried forward last weekend with the annual Golden Sweet Potato Festival.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 10/26/22 10:09 PM
photos@wood.cm | 10/26/22 10:09 PM
Mineola gives Murphy proper send off from civic center
Mineola paused last Wednesday afternoon to send Nancy and Ken Murphy on their way to Virginia.
The director of the Mineola Civic Center for the past seven years, Nancy Murphy is retiring and moving east to be close to grandchildren. more
The director of the Mineola Civic Center for the past seven years, Nancy Murphy is retiring and moving east to be close to grandchildren. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 10/19/22 11:53 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 10/19/22 11:53 PM
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