Marion County Herald & Jefferson Jimplecute

Winter Wonderland

Marioncoherald — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 17:00:26 +0000

Local Jeffersonian Ian took some time last weekend to play in the “snow” created by Darla McCorkle in front of the Jimplecute offices on Polk Street. The “snow” was a mixture of alcohol, dish detergent, and distilled water and was created through a machine mounted on her balcony. She plans

Sounds of Christmas: JISD Band Concert 2024

Marioncoherald — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:59:31 +0000

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City: Meeting focuses again on building

Marioncoherald — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:57:32 +0000

Sophie Bunn/Jefferson Jimplecute Tensions between the City and Public Works Department Director Alan Whatley were back on display during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Whatley stated he felt there was a target on his back during the meeting as Council heard updates on three public works matters. It began as,

Chamber to relocate offices in 2025

Marioncoherald — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:56:39 +0000

Staff Reports The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will start off 2025 with a new home. They will be moving their offices to 205 N Walnut Street in January, vacating the former police station, which is owned by the City of Jefferson, on Austin Street. The Chamber gave the City

Our Town: December 20, 2024

Marioncoherald — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:55:21 +0000

Meetings School Dates Musical Events Grand Opening The Midnight House, 116 N Vale, will hold their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at 6p Friday, December 20. Spaghetti Christ Episcopal Church will hold their annual Spaghetti Supper from 5-7:30p January 6 at the church. The $15 meal includes spaghetti and meat

Our View: Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

Marioncoherald — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:53:26 +0000

Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute At right you’ll find the story of one of my favorite Christmas specials. Actually, I love all the Peanuts holiday specials, but I always take the time on Christmas Eve to watch this one. Charles Shultz’s A Peanuts Christmas let’s us focus on what’s important this season

Texas History Minute: Snoopy

Marioncoherald — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:51:58 +0000

Ken Bridges/Columnist Charles M. Schulz created a comic strip that captured the hearts of millions in the nearly 50 years that Peanuts ran in thousands of newspapers around the world. Schulz, an amiable and soft-spoken Minnesota native and World War II veteran, had been drawing the daily strip since 1950. Fifteen years

A Christmas Story

Marioncoherald — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:50:54 +0000

Rick Smith/Columnist I first met Sally Sue as a nursing colleague. We became friends and within a couple years, she was as good as family. Friend to family is a cultural thing dear to us Southerners. Sally Sue was kindhearted and compassionate. Her ability to connect with others and truly

Jeanette Taylor

Marioncoherald — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:50:15 +0000

Services for Mrs Jeanette Taylor, 84, of Longview, formerly from Jefferson will be held 11 am Saturday. December 21, 2024 at Hughes Chapel C.M.E. Church, 307 Avenue B Longview,TX.Burial will be in Lewis Chapel Cemetery,Longview,TX A public viewing will take place from 1-5p Friday, December 20, 2024 at Burton Family

Lois Edna Hunter

Marioncoherald — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:49:37 +0000

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during a public viewing at the Jefferson Community Center from 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024, prior to the commencement of the service for Lois Edna Hunter, 98, of Jefferson. We welcome you to share memories and offer condolences during this time.