Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 14-20, 2018
Report Summary: Disturbance: 5; Thefts: 3; Burglaries: 4; Criminal Mischiefs: 2; Suspicious Circumstances: 7; Suspicious Vehicles: 11; Suspicious Persons: 8; Alarms: 5; Harassment: 2; Criminal Trespass: 2; Scams: 2; Abandoned Vehicles: 1; Cows Out: 32; Horses Out: 5; Welfare Checks: 8; Assaults: 2; Fires: 1; Noise Complaints: 3; Disputes: 2; Arrest/Warrant Services: 6; Reckless Drivers: 6; Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: 1;...
North Hopkins Receives 2nd at Academic UIL
On Wednesday the 21st the North Hopkins High School competed at the district academic UIL meet, hosted at Martins Mill. North Hopkins received 2nd place and is proud to announce that they had seven students qualify to compete at the Regional UIL meet. The following students qualified for Regionals that will be on April 13th and 14th: Rachel Stanley 3rd place informative speaking and 1st place in Lincoln Douglas Debate, Samuel Stanley...
Saltillo: Track, Baseball Updates
The Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions participated in the Ferrel Wright Relays at Alba Golden last Thursday. For the Lions, Trevor Moore was first in the 800-meters, fourth in the 400-meters, sixth in the high jump and was a part of the Lions’ 4 X 400-meter relay team that finished third. Hendrick Rios was first in the 1600-meter run, sixth in the 400-meter run and was also part of the third place 4 X 400-meter relay team. Matthew...
Wildcat, Lady Cat Golf Continue Tournament Play
Chris Owens on Wildcats Golf Wildcats Golf Coach Chris Owens got what he’s been waiting for at just the right time Monday (March 26) as his Wildcats’ golf team played their best so far this season with their district tournament coming up next week. The Wildcats shot 310 and finished third at the All Saints Invitational at Cascades Golf Course in Tyler Monday. Coach Owens said the golf course was nice and he added there...
Game Day: Wildcats at Mt Pleasant…Maybe
At last report, the game is still on in Mount Pleasant between the Wildcats’ baseball team and the Tigers on this Tuesday (March 27) game day. Plans still call for a JV contest at 4 p.m. with the varsity game to follow at 7 p.m. There is a fairly good chance of rain for Mount Pleasant this evening. An opportunity to play the game Monday night was not taken. The Mount Pleasant coach reportedly wished to keep the game on Tuesday...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Welding Shop Conducts Advisory Meeting with Area Industry
The PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Shop was the site of an advisory committee meeting held recently to share with local and area industry what is going on and what is being taught in welding technology. Matt Siddens, the coordinator of the PJC Welding Program, said the purpose of meeting with industry representatives is to let them know what we are teaching, as well as gather their input on whether it is sufficient and if there is...
Local Woman Arrested for Burglaries in Lamar, Delta Counties; Stolen Property, Meth Found at Time of Arrest
Lamar and Delta County Sheriff’s offices requested the assistance of Hopkins County Investigators and Deputies in an arrest and recovery of stolen property that solved two separate burglaries in those counties. All of the stolen property was recovered including guns, computers, and located methamphetamine, according to Hopkins County Investigator Dennis Findley. Findley stated that local law enforcement went to a residence on CR 3568...
Yantis Mayor Jerry E. Miller Plans Annual Benefit Catfish Classic on May 5,6
Mayor Jerry E. Miller is planning this year’s Catfish Classic in memory of his longtime friend Ken Freeman of Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions who passed away in late 2017. Ken was instrumental is getting the successful all-catfish tournament started on Lake Fork four years ago. “He will be missed but his memory will live on in this tourney and the men, women and children who will fish it this year”. You can sign up...
March Republican Meeting Hosts Run-off, City Council Candidates
Monday night at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center the county Republican Party hosted candidates for the May Run-off Elections for County Treasurer and for County Commissioner Precinct 2. Prior to statements made by each candidate and a question and answer session, non-partisan candidates for Sulphur Springs City Council spoke to the gathering for three to five minutes each in a “get acquainted” time. City Council...
