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Shelby County to host DETCOG board meeting The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Board of Directors will hold their April meeting at the Pineywoods Outreach Center in Center, Texas. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 24. More ...
THE JASPER COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK association awarded three scholarships: Nicole Hamilton of Jasper (left) earned $1,250; Melissa Jo Haynes of Buna received $1,000;Adam Buffington of Buna (not pictured) received $1, More ...
Mead Westvaco is usually on the other end of the check when it comes to grants to improve the community, but last week Workforce Solutions of Jasper presented the company with a check for $135,525.40 Jennifer Gobert said it is one of the largest grants written under the incumbent worker training ... More ... Seniors, disabled can still file to receive $300 stimulus check Eligible seniors who missed the April 15 tax day don't need to worry - they can still file the appropriate form (up to Oct. 15) to receive an economic stimulus payment. There are at least 300 reasons why seniors and the disabled who normally do not file taxes will want to do so this year. More ... Lee graduates basic training Army Pvt. Gordyn T. Lee has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military wea... More ...
The Gaines-Oliphant house in Milam is one of the oldest Anglo-American structures in Texas. This Saturday, April 19, you can help with the restoration and enjoy the annual Pioneer Trade Day celebration beginning at 9 a.m. The house was built by James Taylor Gaines, perhaps as early as 1818. More ... ETHAN tryng to replace federal budget cuts ETHAN is losing in another way besides the weight loss program, but it's not a healthy thing for Jasper. The East Texas Health Access Network has lost more than half a million dollars in funding due to federal budget cuts. "We depend on grants and donations," said executive director Carlene Womac... More ...
On April 3rd, 2008 Wal-Mart and Pepsi made donations to 12 area Little Leagues totaling $22,000. Jasper Youth Baseball received a $2,000 donation as part of the program. Larry Dierker was on hand and spoke to all of the coaches, parents and youth that were in attendance. More ... Candidates have until next week to run annoucements Candidates wishing to announce their candidacy for the May 10 elections have until next week's issue to run their free announcment. City council and school board positions will be up for election during the May 10 election. More ... Co-op issues warning that new ID theft scam targets their customers Identity thieves are getting crafty. Recently, several Sam Houston Electric Cooperative members reported receiving phone calls from a bogus collection agent, who demanded a payment be sent by check directly to the scam agency. More ...
Postings part of clean up, reducing structures criminals might use By SHARON KERR Staff Writer "Tidbits" hasn't been a bit tidy since before Hurricane Rita blew through. You may have noticed that the old store on Houston St. across from Jasper Junior High was becoming more of an eyesore and a danger to curious children. More ... ETHAN issues weight loss challenge; holds classes for healthy eating habits "Keep kicking the metabolic thermostat up," says nutritionist Jeanine Johnson, who taught a recent weightloss class for ETHAN, the East Texas Health Access Network. One thing she emphasized is, don't skip meals. More ...
Newsboy photo/ Sharon Kerr TOWNS ALL OVER TEXAS are breaking out in blue, in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Rowe Intermediate students contributed $1 to "put a cap on abuse" and held assemblies that included face painting and balloons along with good information to take h... More ... Tyler County wraps ribbons around schools In April, Tyler County Schools (Colmesneil, Woodville, Spurger, Chester, and Warren ISD) will wrap blue ribbons around their schools in honor of Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. More ... Getting it straight In the April 9 issue of The Jasper Newsboy Bits of Faith announcements, we mistakenly identified the B.M. & E. Southeast Regional Convention held last weekend as "Baptist, Methodist and Episcopal." More ... |
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