Thursday May 23 | Gilmer Mirror
Breathing masks give pets chance for survival
Upshur County's pets who are rescued from burning homes will now have a better chance of survival, thanks to the generosity of a number of businesses and individuals.
Former substitute teacher gets 5 years for attempted sexual assault of a child
A former Harmony High School substitute teacher was sentenced to five years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to attempted sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy, Upshur County District Attorney Billy Byrd said.
Union Grove ISD implements armed staff on campuses
Armed staff is now a reality at one East Texas school district. Union Grove Independent School District in Upshur County decided to allow staff members to carry weapons on campus.
Shopping at Clothes Closet touted
If you haven't shopped at Gilmer's premiere thrift store the Clothes Closet you have missed a real treat.
Gilmer HIgh School honors top students at banquet
Gilmer High School honored their top students in the junior and senior classes Monday with the annual Academic Awards Banquet where the top 10 percent of each class is recognized.
The Upshur County Library's Storytime will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. and at 4:15 p.m. This week attendees may hear With All My Heart by Brian Rock and Because Your Mommy Loves You by Andrew Clements.
Gilmer man gets life for aggravated sexual assault of child
A Gilmer man was sentenced to life in prison by a Wood County judge on Monday for sexual assault and indecency charges.
Murder conviction, 60-year sentence upheld against Big Sandy man in shooting of his sister
BY PHILLIP WILLIAMS Special Correspondent GILMER -- A state appeals court has upheld the murder conviction and 60-year prison sentence assessed a Big Sandy man in Upshur County last year in connection with the 2011 shooting of his sister.
Gilmer man dies in head-on collision
A 39-year-old Gilmer man was killed when the pickup he was driving collided with a tractor-trailer on Texas Highway 155 near Gilmer early Friday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Homecoming set at St. John Baptist
St. John Baptist Church will celebrate its Annual Homecoming Service on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Bro.
Upshur County Fire Marshal resigns position for state job
Upshur County Fire Marshal/Emergency Management Coordinator Paul Steelman resigned effective May 6 to become a deputy state fire marshal effective that day.
County constables have harsh words for court
Upshur County Commissioners came under some criticism from three of the county's four Constables during a presentation to the Cherokee Rose Republican Women here Monday.
Ten More Reasons to shop at the Clothes Closet
If you have never shopped at Gilmer's premiere thrift store the Clothes Closet you have missed a real treat.
Gilmer man indicted for murder in February 6 slaying
BY PHILLIP WILLIAMS Special Correspondent GILMER -- A Gilmer man was indicted Thursday by an Upshur County grand jury on one count of murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the February 6 stabbings of three people, according to District Attorney Billy Byrd's office.