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Articles from the August 17, 2018 edition


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  • Parolee arrested for narcotics possession

    Updated Aug 17, 2018

    On Wednesday August 15th 2018 at approximately 9:33PM, Investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division along with Investigators with the City of Orange Police Department Narcotics Division conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet two door caprice at Main and Interstate 10, Vidor, Orange County, Texas. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 32 year old Melvin Wedgeworth, white male, a resident of Vidor. Investigators asked Wedgeworth to s...

  • Ribbon Cutting at 3 Twisted Strands

    Updated Aug 17, 2018

    The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for 3 Twisted Strands at 1502 Strickland Dr., Suite 5, Orange, TX 77630 on August 9th. Owner/Stylist- Shannon Soape gave a tour of renovated facility and discussed all the services they offer in the salon such as haircuts, color, extensions, waxing, manicures, and pedicures. Other staff include: Tammy Jones- Stylist, Amanda Gerrald- Stylist, Suze Hardy- Nail Tech. For more information or to book an...

  • Debora Lee “Debbie” McMullan, age 64,  Orange, Texas,

    Updated Aug 17, 2018

    Debora Lee “Debbie” McMullan, age 64, a resident of Orange, Texas, was born in Germany on December 10, 1953 and passed away on August 14, 2018 in Port Arthur, Texas. She is survived by her husband, William Danny McMullan, her children, Randall Wayne “Flipper” Doolittle and wife, Shelly, Stacie McMullan Miller, Dana Curry, Danny Joe McMullan and wife, Raye, Dancie McGee and husband, Jason and Bobby McMullan; 21 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She is also su...

  • Search Warrant

    Updated Aug 17, 2018

    On Wednesday, August 15th 2018 at approximately 11:40 Pm, Orange County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division along with the City of Orange Police Department Narcotics Division and the Jefferson County Narcotics Division executed a Search and Arrest Warrant at the residence located at 210 Frazier, Vidor, Texas. Investigators entered the residence and located a white female who was identified as 38 year old Shelly Ann Wilkinson, a Vidor resident, and a white male identified as 2...

  • Lorraine Margarett Carter Bailey

    Updated Aug 17, 2018

    Lorraine Margarett Carter Bailey went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday, August 15th at her home with her daughter Wanda Evans, of Bridge City, that cared for her by her side. Lorraine M. Bailey was born on March 4, 1933 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Willoughby Myrick and Gertrude Beudachski Myrick and passed away peacefully on August 15, 2018 in Bridge City, TX. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Highway 94 Church of Chris...

  • Stafford (Stack) Odom Peveto, Jr., Orange, Texas,

    Updated Aug 17, 2018

    Stafford (Stack) Odom Peveto, Jr., of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 15, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home, on 5th Street, in Orange, Texas. Graveside service to follow at Bland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 18,2018 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 25, 1924, he was the son of Stafford O. Peveto, Sr. and Lena Lorene...

  • Life changing event for MADD advocate

    Debby Schamber|Updated Aug 17, 2018

    Photo: Kathy Schexnaider, advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, holds a cross made to honor her husband, Lawrence Bell, who was killed by a drunk driver in 1991. Kathy who works tirelessly to help others has suffered a massive stroke and now the family is asking for help with expenses through a gofundme account. For the Record After 28 years of helping an endless list of people, Kathy Schexnaider now needs the help of others. Schexnaider is a victim specialist with...