Wood County Sheriff’s Report
September 18, 2019 to September 24, 2019 September 18thDeputies were dispatched to PR 6632 near Mineola, at approximately 12:20 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the suspicious activity and cleared the incident. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:24 a.m., in reference to a suspicious person on FM 852 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the...
Saltillo Community Homecoming October 13th, 2019
The Saltillo Community Homecoming is scheduled Sunday, Oct. 13, in the Saltillo ISD cafetorium, 150 County Road 3534 in Saltillo. The event will kick off with coffee and socializing beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interested individuals will have an opportunity to meet, visit and renew acquaintances during this time. Lunch will be served at 12:20 p.m. Barbecue, beans, bread, coffee and tea will be furnished. Those attending are asked to bring...
United Way Campaign Now Off and Running, Look for Weekly Report Meetings
Board President Mike Jumper A Lead Donor Luncheon was held as part of United Way’s season kickoff in Hopkins County. Major past donors were invited for a luncheon meeting at Sulphur Springs County Club on Wednesday September 25, and about 80 persons were in attendance for a delicious meal and inspiring information. Mike Jumper, United Way Board President, offered prayer for the meal, welcomed the group, and acknowledged the 12...
Sulphur Springs Public Library High School Graduation Set Oct. 8
Sulphur Springs Public Library High School Graduationby Hope Cain, Librarian, Sulphur Springs Public Library Donors, City Councilmembers, Advertisers, Supporters and Library Friends; The Sulphur Springs Public Library is announcing the second graduation class of Career Online High School, a scholarship program designed for adults to continue their education and complete the high school requirements in conjunction with a career...
2019 Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse
September 27, 2019 – 22 members of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse gathered for an annual group photo on September 25, 2019 on the steps of the Sulphur Springs City Hall, once a Federal building during the 1940’s and 50’s. The photo will be added to a permanent hallway display at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department. Front Row L. to R. Sgt. Steve Huffman, Cpl. Sam Tatum, Capt. Frank Tieman, Sheriff...
Pinky Cooper Honored for 30 Years On the Job at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department
On September 26, 1989, Pinky Cooper was hired at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department as a Receptionist by then-Sheriff Mark Bassham. On September 26, 2019, Pinky was honored at an anniversary reception hosted by Sheriff Lewis Tatum in the Department’s sallyport. Friends, family and co-workers were present. Pinky’s career has enabled her to work closely with four Sheriff’s, Mark Bassham, the late Bill...
Ona Lorene (Hall) Martin
Ona Lorene (Hall) Martin The funeral service for Ona Lorene (Hall) Martin, age 89, of Rockwall, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Koch officiating. Interment will follow at Long Cemetery, and visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Lorene passed away on the morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Broadmoor Medical Lodge. She was born on...
Mildred Earhart
Mildred Earhart Funeral service for Mildred Earhart, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Suzzanne Renwick officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Jonathon Bassham, Wayne Davenport, Kenneth Davenport, Jesse Davenport, James Davenport, Gordon Davenport and George Davenport serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from...
The ‘Walk to Remember’ Mini-Walks Raise Awareness for Alzheimers Programs
Terrific Tuesdays supporters include Top Left, Stacy Wetzel who is Marketing Director for SS Imaging, which was host to today’s Mini-walk, and Bottom Right, Tammy Reardon, Director of the Terrific Tuesdays caregiver respite program Tammy Reardon planned ten different Mini-walks, or small group gatherings during September, which would get people talking about Alzheimers and dementia awareness, and help raise funding for the local...
