Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 2, 2022 Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to welcome The Lucky Minnow Outdoor Store to the chamber. Pictured is owner Lori Fahnders with Samuel and Ember Fahnders; Jayson Lam, Chamber Director representing People's Bank; Kristen Fregia; And Lil’ Miss Pioneer Day Queen Madison Elmore. The Lucky … Continue reading Chamber welcomes the Lucky Minnow
Orthopedic spine surgeon joins team at Hill Regional
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 2, 2022 Dilip K. Sengupta, MD Hill Regional Hospital is happy to welcome and introduce Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Dilip K. Sengupta, MD, who is the newest member of the Hill Specialty Clinic at 117 Jane Lane in Hillsboro. Dr. Sengupta is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with extensive experience in back … Continue reading Orthopedic spine surgeon joins team at Hill Regional
Hill County Fair continues, annual auctions planned
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 26, 2022 The Hill County Fair is underway this week and will continue through Saturday's livestock auction. Swine will be unloaded at the fairgrounds Wednesday morning starting at 8 a.m., with weigh in continuing upon arrival until noon. The swine show will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, and the Creative … Continue reading Hill County Fair continues, annual auctions planned
Vehicles found in Lake Whitney during cold case investigation
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 26, 2022 Multiple vehicles were recently located in Lake Whitney as the Bosque County Sheriff's Office worked with Adventures with Purpose, a volunteer dive team that works to help law enforcement solve cold cases. The effort was conducted based on information received about the 2009 disappearance of Bosque County resident John … Continue reading Vehicles found in Lake Whitney during cold case investigation
Whitney man sentenced to 50 years for assault of child
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 26, 2022 A Whitney man was sentenced to 50 years in prison last week after pleading guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child. A Hill County jury was selected in the district courtroom of the Hill County Courthouse Tuesday morning, January 18, in the case against defendant Jimmy Wayne Hughes. … Continue reading Whitney man sentenced to 50 years for assault of child
Police investigating incident at downtown restaurant/bar
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 26, 2022 Whitney Police Department responded to a disturbance involving a stabbing at End Zone Sports Grill in downtown Whitney Saturday night, January 22. Few details had been released as of The Lakelander's press time Sunday, but Whitney Police Chief Chris Bentley confirmed that there was a stabbing at the location … Continue reading Police investigating incident at downtown restaurant/bar
Amateur Radio Society to hold Winter Field Day Jan. 29
Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 26, 2022 Aurora, who became licensed in amateur radio when she was nine years old, spoke on the radio with her dad Dave Veccio at a previous field day event. Dave Veccio is a member of Lake Whitney Amateur Radio Society, and Aurora celebrated her 11th birthday last week. The Lake … Continue reading Amateur Radio Society to hold Winter Field Day Jan. 29
Dennis Wilson announces candidacy
January 26, 2022 Editor: Shannon Cottongame Dennis Wilson Retired Limestone County Sheriff Dennis Wilson has announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the newly redrawn Texas State House District 13. With over 45 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, Wilson believes he is uniquely qualified to serve in the state legislature … Continue reading Dennis Wilson announces candidacy
Hill County Fair queen crowned
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 26, 2022 The Hill County Fair Queen Contest was held Saturday, January 15, ahead of this year's county fair. Jocelyn Kolar of Abbott, representing Hill County 4-H, was crowned 2022 queen. Pictured are (l to r): Caitlyn McLain (Abbott) - honorable mention; Kennedy Janek (Abbott)- princess, high sales, best introduction; Jocelyn … Continue reading Hill County Fair queen crowned
Covington ISD students out this week
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 26, 2022 Covington Independent School District announced Friday, January 21, that its campuses would be closed Monday, January 24, through Friday, January 28, due to illnesses and staff shortages. The district was already scheduled to be out Thursday and Friday for the county fair. All campus games, competitions and performances are … Continue reading Covington ISD students out this week
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