Headlines from 25 years ago this week, as seen in the June 7, 2000 edition of the Wood County Democrat

“Former police officer (Ira Van Cleave) has a second career as author, illustrator of children’s stories”

“Yantis teacher (Imogene Glenn) retires after 58 years”

“Stagner Baptist celebrates 50th anniversary… the weekend will feature an old fashion hot dog and ice cream supper beginning at 6 p.m. followed by the newest Billy Graham film entitle (sic) Something to Sing About.”

“New Republican headquarters opens”

“Chandler Poe, 3, son of Glenda and the late Knox Poe, made the first catch of the Wood County Annual Youth Fishing Tournament last Saturday morning at Lake Fork. He reeled in a 1.1 pound catfish.”