As I write this column the countdown has begun – one more deadline Monday, three more workdays at the Monitor, the last pound puppy photos and more. I imagine that my car has worn ruts in the road … more

The 2018 Summer Reading theme at the Quitman Public Library during the entire month of June is “Libraries Rock!” On tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 p.m. we will enjoy live classical guitar, … more

Covering high school graduations at the end of each school year always brings back a flood of memories to the end of May, 1969, when I was one of the 644 graduating seniors from Samuell High School, … more

To the editor, I would like to give a big thank you to Jared at Jared Auto. His auto shop is next to APET in Mineola. Jared took time out of his day and mowed about three acres for APET. Jared … more

To the editor, Memorial Day is past and I want to thank all who served as we remembered those we lost serving our country. I celebrated with my grandkids from Colorado at Lake Holbrook on Sunday … more

The 2018 Summer Reading theme at the Quitman Public Library during the entire month of June is “Libraries Rock!” Tomorrow, Thursday, at 2 p.m. we will be rocking the house with … more

May will always mean Mother’s Day for me, even though my Mom’s been gone for two years now. As children, we learned that the best way to honor Mom on her day was to bring her a bouquet from the … more

Dear sir, One first step to resolving the school shooting issue is to establish accountability. Once again we hear the parents of the shooter wringing their hands and expressing bewilderment. They … more

To the editor, Those of you in this community know me to be a Christ-centered, community-oriented pastor that has proven to have a heart for all people and the community that I serve. It saddens … more

Libraries Rock! That is our 2018 Summer Reading theme at Quitman Public Library in June. Exciting musical events are planned each Thursday in June, with lots of prizes and surprises. On Thursday, … more