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Mineola woman dies in Anderson County
A Mineola woman was killed and five others injured in a head-on traffic crash near Elkhart on Saturday, Jan. 27.
Mary Merlino, 22, died in the crash when the vehicle in which she was a passenger …
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2/1/24 09:56 AM
Golden pair make dean’s list at TJC
Wood County students who qualified for the dean’s list at Tyler Junior College for the fall semester include the following:
GOLDEN: Conner Gibson, Annaliese Whitecotton
To qualify, …
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2/1/24 09:53 AM
Filing continues for cities, schools
Filing continues for the May 4 city council and school board elections. Deadline is Friday, Feb. 16.
For the Alba-Golden School Board, incumbents Terry Clark and Mike Ragsdale have filed for the …
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2/1/24 09:49 AM
Quitman Chamber marks golden anniversary
The Quitman Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 50th anniversary during its annual awards banquet Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman.
Tickets are $40 each …
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2/1/24 09:49 AM
Registration deadline Monday for primary
The deadline to register to vote in the March 5 party primaries is Monday, Feb. 5.
Vote by mail applications can be made from 60 to 11 days prior to an election.
Early voting in the …
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2/1/24 09:48 AM
Sheriff offers to assist with election supplies
In what may have been a first for Wood County, the election board met Jan. 24 at the county courthouse.
Elections Administrator Laura Wise said it is the only time the board has met in her 12 …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/1/24 09:48 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/1/24 09:48 AM
Promotions begin for Lake Fork bass tourney, festival
Expect to see promotion of the Lake Fork Family Fest and Bassmasters tournament at Lake Fork Feb. 29-March 3 beginning this week.
The Wood County Economic Development Commission, sponsor for …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 2/1/24 09:48 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 2/1/24 09:48 AM
Texas ag leadership program stops in Wood County
God bless Texas. There certainly is something in the psyche of people living in the Lone Star State which seeks to do things better than anywhere else. Sometimes these efforts meet with exemplary …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/1/24 09:47 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 2/1/24 09:47 AM
Chili benefits Pilot Club projects
Twenty-five teams squared off Friday, Jan. 26 at Quitman’s Carroll Green Civic Center for the Quitman Pilot Club’s Chili Cook-Off. This battle for bragging rights has been a yearly event …
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2/1/24 09:46 AM
Rehab project set on US 80
Motorists in downtown Mineola should prepare for delays and detours in the next few weeks.
Beginning Monday, Feb. 5, US Hwy. 80 (Broad St.) from US Hwy. 69 (Pacific St.) west to Cheek St. will …
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2/1/24 09:45 AM
Mineola Fire Department Report
Building fire: Jan. 20; 8:05 p.m., 18977 CR 4116, Lindale; Jan. 22; 10:50 a.m., 194 CR 2620, Mineola.
Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Jan. 18; 3:43 a.m., CR 2610, Mineola; Jan. 18; 4:28 p.m., …
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2/1/24 09:37 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
January 17
Sgt. Morrison, Deputy Pollard, assault, Private Road 5860; victim advised child’s father assaulted her, suspect, River Milam, had active warrant for assault, placed in custody, …
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2/1/24 09:37 AM
Mineola Police Report
January 20
12:56 a.m., welfare concern, woman parked van and not seen for two days, officer checked and occupant is OK.
4:47 a.m., motorist assist, N. Pacific, vehicle died, officer …
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2/1/24 09:37 AM
County Grand Jury returns indictments
The Wood County Grand Jury returned these indictments on Jan. 2:
Reginald Demar Christian, Hawkins, unauthorized use of a vehicle, state jail felony, Aug. 29, 2023.
Darrell Lynn Johnson, …
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1/25/24 10:11 AM
Pair makes MC fall deans list
Two Wood County students have been named to the Dean’s List at Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss., Hailey Hettich of Winnsboro and Savannah Edwards of Alba.
To be eligible for the …
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1/25/24 10:11 AM
Mineola grad earns honor roll
Dakota Cole of Mineola has been placed on the Dean’s List at Greenville University for the fall 2023 semester. He is a senior.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must …
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1/25/24 10:11 AM
Tyler JC lists fall semester honors
Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,720 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their academic excellence during the Fall 2023 semester.
The president’s list …
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1/25/24 10:11 AM
Three seeking constable’s position
Three men are seeking the Precinct Two constable post in the March 5 Republican primary, Joshua Davis, Bobby Tucker and Stephen Nichols. Incumbent Kelly Smith did not seek a third term.
Davis, …
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1/25/24 10:11 AM
Mineola Caring & Sharing serves 335 families
Mineola Caring & Sharing served 335 families and 1,374 people in 2023, an increase from 2022. A number of family applications were received at the last minute, and with the help of …
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1/25/24 10:07 AM
Quitman Pilot Club chili cookoff Friday
The annual Quitman Pilot Club’s Chili Cook-Off fundraiser will be Friday, Jan. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman. There’s always some very tasty chili, coupled …
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1/25/24 10:07 AM
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