The Wood County First Responders Association held its annual Blue Santa shopping spree at Walmart in Mineola last ...

Christmas caroling is one of those traditions which has a hazy past. No one specifically knows where the custom started or ...

Terry Mac Cummons of Quitman passed away after a life well lived – one that left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Terry was born in Dallas County. He was known for his outgoing spirit, ...

The Wood County Economic Development Commission (WCEDC) board voted Wednesday afternoon to table a vote on how much funding to give CRAPPIEFEST. WCEDC Executive Director Christine Thomas said ...

Rose Marie Savage Valek was born Dec. 28, 1932 in Wood County to Fred and Mary Stedry. She stepped into eternity on Dec. 14, 2025 surrounded by family. Rose married John William Savage on July 20, ...

Wreaths Across America is a national program that puts wreaths on veterans' graves every second Saturday in December.

The Mineola Lady Jackets are prepped for the district campaign which began this week. Part of that preparation was hosting ...

Rabbits Grand Champion: Gage Henk, Wood County 4-H Reserve Champion: Alexis Higgins, Quitman FFA 3 Aubrey Urquhart, Hawkins FFA 4 Abby McQueen, Hawkins FFA 5 Royce Jones, Alba-Golden FFA 6 Kyleigh ...

The final score may show a 48–32 Rains Wildcats win over the Quitman Lady Bulldogs on Friday, Dec. 12, but those in the ...

Karsyn Wade was the first of hundreds of kids lined up to see Santa at Santa’s Little Red House Saturday morning outside the ...

More than 270 families received food, toys and supplies at the annual Mineola Caring & Sharing Christmas distribution ...

The Wood County Monitor will be closed Dec. 24-26, and no edition will be published Jan. 1, 2026. The Dec. 25 edition will be ...