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Wisener celebrates the 4th with pancakes, air show

Wisener Field hosted a fly-in to celebrate Independence Day and the airport’s 107th birthday last Thursday. A full pancake breakfast was put on for the aviators, aviation fans and family. The … more

David Henry Nichols 1949-2024

David Henry Nichols passed away at his home in Mineola on June 25, 2024. He was born on Nov. 2, 1949 in Mineola to Dewey Henry Nichols and Ruth Alma (Neighbors) Nichols. He served his country in … more

Wilda Joyce Williams 1940-2024

Wilda Joyce Williams, 84, of Town Creek, Ala. passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Moulton, Ala. A graveside service was held at Concord Cemetery on July 6, 2024.   Mrs. Williams was born … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

June 26 Cpl. Smith, possible stolen property, CR 2320; phone stolen, pinging at certain address, homeowner gave consent to search area, phone not located on property. Deputy Haley, possible … more

Mineola Police Report

June 29 3:35 a.m., city ordinance violation, Patten at Sycamore, stop sign turned backward. 10:10 a.m., public assist, 300 Greenville, information about possible fraud. 3:32 p.m., … more

Commissioners postpone decision on buying more vehicles for sheriff’s office

Hoping to save money on ever-rising vehicle prices, the Wood County Sheriff’s Dept. asked county commissioners Tuesday to transfer contingency funds for the purchase of four patrol vehicles. … more
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Alba council sets workshops July 8 and 22

Alba City Council scheduled a pair of workshops to address personnel, budget and permitting matters. The workshop to review proposed changes to the city personnel policy will be held Monday, … more
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Church planning celebration for 90th anniversary

Rose Hill Baptist Church in Mineola will celebrate its 90th anniversary on Sunday, July 21 with homecoming services starting at 10 a.m. (no Sunday School).   It will be a day filled with … more

WCEDC OK’s event sponsorships to expand community outreach

In an effort to become more involved in community events, the Wood County Economic Development Commission directors voted to be a sponsor for two upcoming events and get involved in sponsoring … more
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More time for veterans officer among ‘25 county budget requests

Wood County commissioners heard a variety of budget requests last Thursday as they kicked off the annual cycle of determining how much money the county will be spending for fiscal year 2025, which … more
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Mineola Memorial Library Notes

Here we are in July. Can you believe it?   Our summer reading program, Camp We Read, is finishing up. We have had a great summer with this program. We’ve had visits from Toys in Box … more
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JPs make annual pitch for clerk pay

Wood County justices of the peace (JPs) renewed their call to have pay for their clerks brought on par with other county offices and for the JPs to make the same as other county elected officials. … more
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Patriotic service

Mineola Kiwanis Club gathered last week at the flag barn behind 715 Mimosa to dedicate the barn to past president Helen Hainline (top step left of sign) who spearheaded the patriotic fundraising … more

Free concert planned at Nature Preserve

A free concert Friday, July 5 will be held at the Mineola Nature Preserve from 6-9 p.m. Lee Mathis and the Brutally Handsome will be featured. Admission to the preserve is free, and there … more

Patriotic music, fireworks on tap for Mineola 4th

The Lake Country Symphonic Band will perform a set of patriotic music at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 4, which will conclude in unison with the start of the fireworks show by the Mineola Fire Dept. at 9 … more

Fire department rodeo coming soon

The Mineola Fire Department’s annual benefit rodeo is July 12-13 at the rodeo grounds off Hwy. 69 North. Action begins at 8 p.m. nightly. Rodeo royalty coronations are nightly at … more

Friends event planned at Preserve

The Mineola Community Friends organization, which has put on free holiday dinners in partnership with Logan’s Place in Mineola, plans a Friends of July celebration Thursday, July 4 from 9 a.m. … more

Stones celebrate golden anniversary

Brad and Linda Stone celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 22, 2024. They met in Quitman 51 years ago at the Dairy Bar. They were married at First Baptist Church in Yantis in 1974. … more

Campbell to serve country at sea

On the morning of Friday, July 5, most people in Wood County will be recovering from a Fourth of July celebration, whether that was a crowded fireworks show or sitting on the back porch lighting … more
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Health costs impacting county budget

Wood County commissioners are wrestling with rising medical costs as they prepare for the 2025 county budget. Commissioners spent more than an hour with consultants from Holmes Murphy last … more
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