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Quilters reveal hidden story
American history came alive Saturday in the ministry center of the First United Methodist Church in Mineola.
Although perhaps this piece of the nation’s lore may not be as well known as some, it was nonetheless an important lesson for the packed house. more
Although perhaps this piece of the nation’s lore may not be as well known as some, it was nonetheless an important lesson for the packed house. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 3/10/22 01:25 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 3/10/22 01:25 AM
After four years, progress coming for walking trail
The dream to connect downtown Mineola to the Nature Preserve is finally taking a step toward becoming reality.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 3/10/22 01:25 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 3/10/22 01:25 AM
Kiwanis chili winners named
Winners in the Mineola Kiwanis First Responders Chili Cook Off were the Lands End fire department for People’s Choice and Best Decorated Booth, and the Mineola ISD Police Department was the Best Chili winner.
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3/3/22 02:58 PM
Pilot Club murder mystery returns
Ahoy Mateys! The Pilot Club of Mineola and the Lake Country Playhouse will be presenting a pirate-themed murder mystery and dinner on Saturday, March 26 at 6 p.m. at the Mineola Civic Center.
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3/3/22 02:58 PM
Blood drive set Friday at DQ
Dairy Queen in Quitman is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 4 at 700 S. Main St. in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus.
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3/3/22 02:58 PM
Tourney benefits Rainbow Room
A golf tournament to benefit the Wood County Child Welfare and Protection Board’s Rainbow Room will be held Tuesday, May 10 at the Links at Land’s End, hosted by the Wood County District Attorney’s office.
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3/3/22 02:58 PM
Forty-five years of faith: Weise has blessed generations of children
“They just scooped us up and loved us.” That is how Elizabeth Wiese described coming to the parish of St. Peter’s Catholic Church as a young mother with small children in 1972. Wiese has never forgotten how she, her husband Harold and their young family were taken into the fold by the small group of parishioners.
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 3/3/22 02:58 PM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 3/3/22 02:58 PM
County judge recognizes first Good Samaritan award
Jeff Bain of Quitman has been honored by County Judge Lucy Hebron with the first Good Samaritan award.
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3/3/22 02:58 PM
Clinic not sidelined by pandemic
As the two-year-old pandemic has made health care access and decisions more acute, one resource for the community has remained steadfast.
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 3/3/22 02:58 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 3/3/22 02:58 PM
Building business on battered boats
If one happens to run that pontoon boat up on a stump, or need a propeller guard or skeg or anti-cavitation plate repaired (it can happen) one will likely end up trailering the boat and dropping it off with Sandra Livingston. The Lake Fork resident has been repairing aluminum boats for 20 years.
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/24/22 12:36 PM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/24/22 12:36 PM
Quilt club presenting rescheduled program
The rescheduled appearance of the Pleasant Hill Quilt Club will be Saturday, March 5 at the First United Methodist Church Ministry Center, 612 N. Newsom in Mineola.
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2/24/22 12:36 PM
From tiny rural church, food pantry meets growing needs for area families
There is not much question some people in Wood County face food challenges.
In the region served by the East Texas Food Bank, the estimate is one in five families.
There are also many dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to meet those challenges through a variety of organizations. One is the Rose Hill Food Pantry north of Mineola. more
There are also many dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to meet those challenges through a variety of organizations. One is the Rose Hill Food Pantry north of Mineola. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/24/22 12:36 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/24/22 12:36 PM
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