New Edinburg Gets New Pumper

NEW EDINBURG - Members of the New Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department pose for a photo with Bruce and Landon Booth after the fire department bought the 1989 Beck pumper truck from Bruce Booth last year. After making some modifications, the truck was recently brought online into operations.

Pioneer Village Meeting Thursday, Needing Volunteers For Construction

RISON - The Pioneer Village will meet Thursday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Veteran's Building.According to President Marty Bowlin, the Village's membership drive is still ongoing. 'We would love to have more contributors,' she said.

Mainline Receives Grant Funding from Blue & You To Promote Infant Safety

MONTICELLO - Mainline Health Systems, Inc. is thrilled to announce that it has received grant funding from the Blue & You Foundation to support the purchase of sleep sacks for infants, promoting a safe sleep environment and reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Historical Society Meeting Thursday

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20 at the Cleveland County Library.This will be a planning session. Anyone who is interested in the history of Cleveland County or in researching their own family history is invited to attend and become a member.

Mainline Health Promotes Nicole Hancock to Director

MONTICELLO – Mainline Health Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Hancock from Clinic Manager to Director of Operations, effective immediately.

Wesley Chapel Cemetery Clean-Up Scheduled April 5

The Wesley Chapel Cemetery located north of Woodlawn along Hwy. 63 will have its annual clean-up day beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 5. In the event of rain, it will be held the following Saturday on April 12.Don't forget to bring yard tools.

Mt. Zion Cemetery Meeting is April 5

RISON - The Mt. Zion Cemetery Association at Bowman township will hold its annual meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the cemetery to discuss upkeep of the cemetery and collect donations.

Kingsland MBC Revival March 30

KINGSLAND - Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church will have a revival March 30-April 2; Sunday 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday 7 p.m.; Jim Moss, Evangelist, Rick Bolin, Pastor.

Assessor's Office Closed Mar. 31 for Software Upgrade

RISON - The Cleveland County Assessor's Office will be closed Monday, March 31."We will be attending a software upgrade class and apologize for the inconvenience," said Assessor Barbara Reaves.

Rison Holding Off on Speed Bumps For Now

RISON - After a public hearing last week, Rison Mayor Charles Roberts said he will look at some other options before installing speed bumps along Oak Street or any other city street in order to slow down traffic inside the city limits.