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By Tracy R. Mesler The Nocona City Council “drew a line” last Tuesday when it comes to dilapidated domes as it ordered Frederick Goodwin to demolish the home, he purchased less than 30 days early not realizing the structure had already been condemned. On May 10, 2016, the city council, sitting as the City Building…

While the criticism of the city of Nocona and the Nocona Council was couched in polite terms last Tuesday night, the message was the city of Nocona is coasting and not moving forward, and the Nocona City Council needs to step up its game. And the council was questioned and/or chastised by both greying businessmen…

Yes, Nocona shoppers, Dollar General is re-opening its store which was damaged by an exterior fire in August. Angela Petkovic, a spokesperson for Dollar General Corporation, confirmed Tuesday that the activity and merchandize residents had seen at the location was aimed towards re-opening. Dollar General has set plans for a grand opening celebration on Saturday,…

By Tracy R. Mesler Fifty-three years, five months and thirteen days later, Vietnam veteran Cpl. James L. Farley (USMC-Ret.) completed ‘his mission’ bringing closure to himself and his family. In 1965 Farley and his best friend “more like brothers Garth Wayne “Rusty” Keck Jr., were on a trip from their home in Woodward, Okla., to…

By Tracy R. Mesler Officially, the 2020 state and local elections season opens on Saturday, Nov. 9, which is the first day candidates for county, district and state offices may file their declaration of intent to run for office. But just like the national elections, there is an ‘early season’, and Monday Henrietta attorney William…

By Tracy R. Mesler MONTAGUE – Over the decades, Montague County’s roster of local government employees has outgrown the ability of the county treasurer’s office to effectively manage all the ‘human resources’ issues required by more than 100 employees. Monday afternoon the Montague County Commissioner’s Court unanimously voted to create a new Human Resources Department,…

City officials may consider a modification to blocking Hillcrest Drive next year for Halloween. “For some reason this year, only five houses had lights on for Trick or Treaters,” commented Cindy McCracken, the city utility billing clerk. At its October meeting the Nocona City Council expanded a request to barricade Carolyn Road and Oaklawn Drive…

By Tracy R. Mesler The deeds have been recorded, and in less than 60 days the city of Nocona will “officially” take over Lake Nocona and its parks. City Secretary Revell Hardison confirmed Monday that all of the deeds had been recorded with the county transferring ownership of the 1,470 acre lake, its three parks,…

Veteran’s Day observances are set for Monday, Nov. 11, at both the Montague County Courthouse Annex and Nocona High School to recognize the service and sacrifice for the millions of soldiers and their families involved in World War I and other armed conflicts since. The Montague County Veterans Service Office will sponsor a special Veterans…