‘ROUND TOWN
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Washing those hands applies to more than COVID these days. The stomach bug is going around and, evidently, it likes circling our town, since it seems in no hurry to go away.
Camarillo memorialized with tree planting
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Madisonville City and Madison County Officials gathered between Madisonville City Hall and the Police Station Monday to hold a Celebration of Life and Tree Dedication ceremony for MPD Sgt. Hector Camarillo on the one year anniversary of his passing.
HOPPY EASTER
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Rita’s Playschool hosted their 40th Annual Easter Parade and Egg Hunt Saturday with over 3,000 eggs hidden for local children to locate. The parade went around the square in downtown Madisonville and ended at First Baptist Church, where the Easter egg hunt was held. CALEB HOLDEN
Serving Heroes
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“Man’s best friend” holds an invaluable role in the ranks of military and law enforcement-related operations, making life easier for those who put everything on the line for everyday citizens. When the duty is done, dogs remain a critical part of the recovery process for countless individuals across the country.
OSR announces latest local road updates
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Round-the-clock roadwork began to complete the intersection of FM 39 and OSR from 1st Street to Hall Street in Normangee Monday and was expected to take five days to complete at the onset of the project, according to a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) press release.
Meet the Candidates at the Kimbro
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Kevin Counsil (Madison County Republican Party Chair) and Gary Lindsey (Madison County Democrat Party Chair) have put together a candidate forum prior to early voting for the upcoming May 1 election. The decided date will be Tuesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Truman Kimbro Center in Madisonville.
Madisonville Cemetery Assoc. Announcement
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The Madisonville Cemetery Association will hold its Annual Membership Meeting Saturday, April 10 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Madisonville Cemetery near the Information Center, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be moved to the Truman Kimbro Convention Center.
JAIL LOG
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The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
GALA NETTLES
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Here comes April! And it starts Thursday with April Fool’s Day. Personally, I think people who can think up those pranks have too much idle time on their hands.
Woodbine to resume dining operations
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The restaurant portion of the Woodbine Hotel and Restaurant in Madisonville will reopen to the public for its Easter brunch buffet Sunday and resume normal operations Tuesday after being closed for nearly a year during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening comes with a rejuvenated menu including a new slate of dishes for locals to enjoy.
