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More often than not, over the past decade, there has been little interest in participating in local government as few are willing to consider serving on the Nocona City Council, Nocona Hospital Board, Nocona School Board or, until it was dissolved Dec. 31, 2019, the North Montague County Water Supply Board. Filing for one of…

Gifted and Talented Public Notice Nocona ISD is now accepting referrals for students who may need Gifted and Talented services for next school year. This program is designed for students who exhibit intellectual and creative thinking abilities at an extraordinary level not normally served in the regular classroom. Services are only provided upon identification of…

Jim Pope prepares handouts for the Chamber of Commerce’s workship on social media and cruisnnocona.org. By Tracy R. Mesler Members of the Nocona Chamber of Commerce got a hands-on look at the chamber’s new campaign to promote Nocona as they were asked to not only participate in the promotion, but offers were made to help…

By Tracy R. Mesler With former City Judge Christie Halbardier retiring at the end of the year, the Nocona City Council will only now discuss hiring a “circuit judge” to handle the city’s municipal court functions as well as designating a court clerk during its January meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at…

Young exhibitors got to practice their show skills over the Christmas break getting ready for the Montague County Youoth Fair which starts Thursday in Nocona. With just over 900 individual entries, the 2020 Montague County Youth Fair kicks off bright and early Thursday morning at the Montague County Agricultural Activities Center (Show Barn) here in…

Mike Warton Michael Frank “Mike” Warton passed from this life Dec, 4, 2019, at the age of 63. Mike was born Sept. 14, 1956, in Lubbock to Bobby and Thelma Warton. Mike met Mayful (Johnson), and the two married on April 16, 1982, in Morton. Mike spent his work life in the construction business and…

Credit card skimmers continue to make dents in area pocketbooks, and with the holiday season in full swing, and motorists traveling for shopping and family gatherings, Nocona Police Chief Kent Holcomb has a word of warning: “Be careful.” Monday the Nocona Police Department had a local case of credit card skimming reported.

At Tuesday’s meeting the Nocona City Council will consider adopting a resolution accepting the long-term maintenance obligations for a proposed 1 mile walking trail around the crest of Blue Mound centering on a gazebo built by the club several years ago. The meeting will be held in the council chambers at Nocona City Hall beginning…

Nocona Capt. Matt Poole will be holding a book signing for “Salt & Light: Being The Hands & Feet of Christ (in a cruel world)”, a book he authored about being a Christian policeman in today’s times. The book signing will take place at the Nocona Public Library next Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m.…

Celebrating 101 Christmas, nativity display SAINT JO — This year marks the 100th anniversary of the completion and dedication of the  Methodist Church building in Saint Jo.  All are invited to attend the Christmas services and activities marking this anniversary. The church’s sixth annual nativity display and carol singing will be held Dec. 6-8. This…