WILMER ARRESTS: March 23 – 30

Coterill, Ciara, 37, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g, proh weapon, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair, unl poss firearm by felon, warrant arrest other agency.Reyes, Honorino, 33, warrant arrest other agency.Copeland, Amber, 43, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.

City of Wilmer proclamation honoring the life of Frank Deanie Petta (July 30, 1944 – March 4, 2025)

WILMER – On Thursday, March 20, Mayor Pro Tem Nelon, City Council, and City Staff gathered to present Mayor Sheila Petta with a proclamation honoring the life of her beloved husband, Frank Deanie Petta (July 30, 1944 – March 4, 2025).

OUT TO PASTOR: Money, money, money... where’s all the money?

I can’t keep count of all the phone calls informing me that I won millions of dollars and a brand-new Mercedes-Benz. All I have to do is send them $15,000 to cover the income tax and processing fee, and they will be able to send me millions of dollars.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: A purposeful leak, or a SIGNAL of distress?

Depending on who you ask, Pete Hegseth, the United States Secretary of Defense should either resign, be driven through the streets like a war criminal, or perhaps taken to a local AA meeting.This all because of the recent security issues better known by mainstream media as Signalgate: www.usatoday.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 27, 2025)

This year’s Spring Break at the Ferris Public Library was a tremendous success!We had a wonderful turnout, with many new patrons joining our library family.Throughout the week, we offered two programs for adults and four programs for children.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 78

“Did you ever tell Corrina the hard part about your daddy, Popman?” Cheyenne asked. “Even though you're telling the story to me now, it seems you are almost putting it off, as if you don’t want to ruin your story.”I had to work that thought in my mind because I knew he was onto something.

OUT TO PASTOR: Another week on my own

Several weeks ago, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage informed me she would be in St. Augustine with our daughter and granddaughter for spring break.As always, I really didn’t properly process this information. I get so busy with other things that there are some things I can’t process.

Undocumented Mexican National arrested after firing more than 30 Rounds in Ferris

Ferris – At 2:40 a.m. on March 23, officers with the Ferris Department of Public Safety and the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call placed by a male subject claiming people were trying to kill him, and that his entire family had already been murdered.

Notice of election for ESD No.12 approved by court

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners voted unanimously on a resolution to approve the notice of election for the Ellis County Emergency Service District No. 12.The election will be held on May 3. ESD No. 12 encompasses both Milford and Italy county as well as the City of Milford.

Midlothian PD recognizes Autism Awareness Month with lapel pins

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department will be observing April’s Autism Awareness Month beginning next week.Midlothian PD has partnered with the Bridges Training Foundation to enhance awareness and promote positive interactions between law enforcement and the autism community.