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Gerald Thiele

November 7, 2023

Jesus said, “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” John 14:3 That is what He did. On Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, God took Gerald Thiele of Vernon, Texas, home to rest in the arms of Jesus…

Elinor Lydia Wiederanders Roth

November 7, 2023

It was March 28, 1924 and the storm raged as threeyear old Nettie rode with her father to get the doctor – her mother was at home in labor. The winds caught a piece from a barn and sent it through the windshield of the car. Nettie lost an eye that day, but gained a…

Election day reminders

November 7, 2023

  Today, Nov. 7, is Election Day in Texas. Statewide, voters will weigh in on 14 proposed amendments to the state constitution. Many voters will also have the opportunity to vote in local elections. “If voters did not cast a ballot during early voting, I encourage them to make a plan to vote today,” said…

Early voting times this week

October 29, 2023

Early voting Early voting for the Nov. 7 election began Monday, Oct. 23, and lasts through Nov. 3. The early voting location for Wilbarger County is at the Wilbarger County Auditorium, 2100 Yamparika Street, Vernon, TX during the following hours: – Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) – Nov. 2 –…

Munchkins on Main Street planned for Tuesday

October 28, 2023

Munchkins on Main Street The City of Vernon is hosting “Munchkins on Main Street” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. Businesses, organizations, and individuals will be handing out Halloween treats along Main Street in downtown Vernon.

Domestic violence documentary at Plaza on Sunday

October 27, 2023

Domestic violence documentary The Texoma Alliance to Stop Abuse will host a screening of the documentary, “This is Where I Learned Not to Sleep,” Sunday, Oct. 29 at The Vernon Plaza Theater, 1717 Cumberland St. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., the documentary starts at 2 p.m., and there will be a question and answer period…

Halloween safety tips

October 27, 2023

Halloween is just days away. The following safety tips could save a life with all the kids out for Trick or Treating. 1. Use your headlights. Even in the daytime, trick-or-treaters are much more likely to see you if you are shining your headlights (not your brights – you don’t want to blind anyone). Especially…

Fatality accident reported south of Altus

October 26, 2023

Fatality collision occurred 10-23-2023 at approximately 0734 hours on S County Road 210 just south of the intersection of E County Road 168 in Jackson County, approximately 5 miles southeast of Altus, Oklahoma. Vehicle-1: 2016 Ford F350 driven by Jeremy Wayne Lamar (SIC) white male. age 45, of Tipton, OK. Pronounced dead at the scene…

City of Vernon water wells report for October

October 24, 2023

Recent rains have increased the average saturated thickness of the City of Vernon’s water well fields after five months of steady decline, according to city measurements. The average saturated thickness of ground water for the city’s three well fields has increased from September’s measurement of 39.54 feet, which is the lowest recorded level for the…

WGH trustees hear latest financial report

October 23, 2023

Charles Cave, Wilbarger General Hospital chief financial officer, reported to the WGH board of trustees during a regular business meeting Oct. 5 that as of Aug. 31 the hospital’s total assets had dropped by $2,171,944,37 when compared to the previous fiscal period. Cave said that as of Aug. 31 the hospital’s cash, investments, receivables and…