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

To honor the anniversary of the Daughters of the American Revolution founding on Oct 11, 1895, chapters and individuals are encouraged to engage in meaningful service projects in their communities … more

The Mineola High School Class of 1962 had a reunion on Saturday, Nov. 5. Class members attending were, from left, Letrice Kemp Brown, Mary Lou Oglesby Maxfield, Barry Head, Jerrie Lou Wilhite … more

The Rose Hill Community Food Pantry held a ribbon cutting with the Mineola Chamber of Commerce last week for its new location off U.S. Hwy. 80 west of Mineola. Bill and Kris Ware did the honors and … more

Records of all shapes, sizes and speeds could be found Saturday at the annex across the street from the Select Theater in Mineola. Young and old alike came to browse through the hundreds of albums … more

The 43rd annual Quitman High School Veteran’s Day Assembly was highlighted by speeches from David and Michael Gonyea, brothers who served in the United States Marines. They own Minute Man Ordnance Company in Quitman along with Michael’s wife Stephanie.  more

All one has to do to appreciate the well-maintained horse trails at the Mineola Nature Preserve is to see the amazingly well-tended five-acre holding of Jim and Jenny Henderman. more

The Mineola Landmark Commission welcomes back its annual holiday Tour of Homes which was suspended for two years due to COVID.

The tour will be Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. more

The annual Blue Santa program gets underway soon in Wood County.

The program pairs police/first responders with children from throughout the county for an evening of Christmas shopping. more

James Krodel, U.S. Marine who served at Iwo Jima during World War Two, and his wife, Mary, were guests at the annual Marine Corps ball Friday, Nov. 4 at Hidden Pines Venue in Mineola. more

Despite chilly weather, a small crowd made its way to downtown Mineola Saturday morning for the annual Veterans Day Parade. more

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. more