Jillian Nachtigal

  Two wrecks occurred in the Rhome area Friday evening and two injuries were reported.  Just after 5 p.m., units were dispatched to 287 Southbound and Ramhorn Hill Road just south of Rhome. According to Wise County EMS administrator Randall Preuninger, a vehicle pulled out and clipped another vehicle, causing it to roll. One patient was injured and transported to a Fort <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/two-injured-in-friday-night-rhome-wrecks/">[…]</a>

Wise County recently invested in the necessary equipment for county ambulances to store blood. Today, Wise County EMS is seeking blood donations from the community to support the cause, and maybe one day, help save their own life. In a partnership with Carter BloodCare, Wise County EMS will soon be able to store blood on ground vehicles that will support <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/blood-drive-to-support-wise-county-ems-blood-on-board-initiative/">[…]</a>

The Rhome City Council reviewed two agenda items related to the city park and events and approved a site plan for an Ace Hardware store at their meeting Thursday. One agenda item addressed the type of events the city would like to sponsor on behalf of the community and the council revisited the user fee

          The Rhome City Council discussed rethinking the city’s role in community events and approved a site plan for an Ace Hardware store at their meeting Thursday.  One agenda item addressed the type of events the city would like to sponsor on behalf of the community. The council also revisited the user fee for the Easter <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/ace-hardware-site-plan-approved/">[…]</a>

A new Allsup’s location in Alvord will be opening soon, but a location that was in the works in Paradise has not materialized due to a dispute regarding a large pile of dirt and road material owned by TxDOT.  Ray Alexander, a property owner in Paradise, was in negotiations with Allsup’s to sell his property and build a location at <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/future-paradise-allsups-location-at-standstill-due-to-txdot-materials/">[…]</a>

Clay Patterson has traveled the world en route to becoming a world champion powerlifter. To the 78-year-old often found pumping iron at Anytime Fitness in Decatur, age is a number, one that hasn’t stopped him trying to get stronger and working to maintain his world-class strength. While spending a career in the health insurance business, Patterson picked up several hobbies. <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/world-champion-powerlifter-continues-to-stay-fit-in-decatur/">[…]</a>

At its board meeting Monday, Northwest ISD school board members approved the district’s 2024-2025 compensation plan to improve teacher and staff salaries and benefits. The compensation plan includes a minimum 2 percent midpoint raise, and many veteran teachers will see salary adjustments to increase overall compensation for total years of service. Veteran staff who have

Northwest High School art teacher Brittany Shaban had four students advance to the state visual arts competition this year — Clara Cox, Zoe Bernet, Jenna Johnson and Lea Johnson. JILLIAN NACHTIGAL | WCMESSENGER Northwest ISD was represented by 19 students, the most recorded by the district, at the State Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) competition

The annual Eighter from Decatur Food Truck Challenge will take place Saturday at the Wise County fairgrounds. ARCHIVES The annual Eighter from Decatur Food Truck Challenge will return to the Wise County fairgrounds May 18 for a day of delicious food, music and family fun. The Decatur Chamber of Commerce event will bring in food

The Wise County Historical Society is raising funds to pay for the restoration of the chimney in the historic Harding-Gregg Cabin in Decatur.  The Historical Society will further develop the property by applying for a historical marker, and the long-term plans include development into a historical learning and interpretive center as an example of pioneer life in early Wise County, <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/historical-society-raises-funds-for-chimney-restoration-in-historic-cabin/">[…]</a>