Vernon First Responders were on the scene of three separate accidents on U.S. 287 at 9 p.m. Monday. The accidents all occurred at overpasses and were due to ice-covered roads. U.S. 287 northbound was closed at College Drive after a U-Haul ruck with trailer flipped onto its side and blocked traffic. Traffic had backed up…
ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations of one tenth to four tenths of an inch. Light sleet accumulations are also expected. * WHEN…Until 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.…
The Vernon High School Bass Team will hold its annual fish fry from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3130 Wilbarger. Price is $12 per plate and will include 5 pieces of fish, potato salad, coleslaw, pinto beans, homemade dessert and drink. Plates are carry out only.
The VFW Auxiliary Post 4747, Vernon, is holding a t-shirt fundraiser for Veterans Day. Local businesses are being asked to sponsor the fundraiser for $50, with the business’ name to be put on the back of the t-shirt. Each sponsor will receive one free t-shirt. Deadline for sponsors is Oct. 31. Orders will also be…
Two Gold Star Mothers were recently honored by the Vernon VFW Auxiliary. VFW Auxiliary Post 4747 President, Mary Campbell and Senior Vice, Christina Schoonover honored Wilbarger County’s two Gold Star Mothers’ at their homes, presenting both with yellow roses. Danita Logsdon of Vernon is the Gold Star Mother of Army Corporal Ryan D. Collins whose…
Hidden Treasures, 2201 Main Street has received approval to re-open on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hidden Treasures is operated by volunteers with the North Texas State Hospital Volunteer Service Council. All proceeds support the councils efforts with NTSH. All volunteers will be required to be screened with a…
The Tuesday evening Covid-19 case count showed Wilbarger County with 243 cases, 48 in Hardeman County and 19 in Foard County. There were just 7 reported as active in Wilbarger, while 16 were active in Hardeman and none in Foard. The NTSH-Vernon campus reported 4 patients and 8 staff were positive as of Monday. Last…
Turnout was high in Wilbarger County on Tuesday Oct. 13, the first day of early voting. Wilbarger County County Clerk Jana Kennon reported 377 votes were cast on the first day.Sample ballot 2020 Kennon said her office was petitioned by the local Democratic Party to have extended Early Voting hours. Enough signatures were obtained that…
The Wilbarger General Hospital Auxiliary gift show has reopened, and will now be open three days a week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and closed the other days. Those entering the gift shop are required to wear a mask. and only two people may be in the gift…
Faith United Methodist Church’s Annual Garage Sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, the 10th at 2420 High School Drive from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Books, clothes, purses, other household items and collection of genuine Wedgewood Plates. Masks will be worn by members. ‘Walk in Park’ craft show to be held A “Walk…