NEW CHAPEL HILL – Services for Jean Pat Melton, 90, New Chapel Hill, were scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, at the Cottle Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Doctor Mike Daniels officiating. Burial was in the Union Grove Cemetery, near Troup.    Mrs. Melton died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at her residence. […]

    Large white Arctic Wolf, answers to “Bear.”  Lost three weeks ago in New L0ndon – Overton area. Reward offered. (903) 720-7798.

    Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church will have a Fish Fry this Friday, March 4, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m at the Kilgore College Agriculture Farm, Highway 135, in Overton.     Ages 13 and over are $8.00 a plate. Children between six and 12 are $4.00 and children under six are free. […]

By Charlotte Heldenbrand Overton Press editor A program in its infancy at Overton High School took a giant step forward at a recent contest. The OHS Madrigal earned a superior rating, advancing to May’s State competition, on Jan. 29’s Region 21 Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contest at Whitehouse High School.  OHS senior tenor singers Brandon […]

MISSING: Tan, with slight black spots, female near Highway 323 between Overton and New London since Feb. 21. Answers to the name of Trixie. Reward for returning safely to home. Any information, please call 903-895-4576.

    The Overton Rotary Club, District 5830, is looking for new members and/or Friends of Rotary to help the organization continue its local and international civic services.     Overton Rotarians meet every Friday at noon in Overton Community Center for luncheon, business and to hear guest speakers. Interested individuals are welcome to share lunch and not required […]