Interesting items of news from nearly 25 years ago this week, as seen in the May 3, 2000 edition of the Wood County Democrat.

“Ozarka is considering three Wood County sites”

“Veterans Monument (on the northeast corner of the Wood County Courthouse lawn) due next week”

“Despite fighting a high temperature and flu symptoms and using a borrowed racket, somehow Quitman senior Eric Dillard came away from the regional tennis tournament with a third place finish.”

“Quitman High School students… taken from class ‘Every Fifteen Minutes” in last week’s program which took a hard look at drinking and driving, and ultimately, death and consequences.”

“May Days Bean Fest: Great Fun For The Entire Family. May 5 & 6.”