Arp Volunteer Fire Department has its COATS FOR THE KIDS in October to benefit kid lacking coats in the Arp area. The drop off place is at the fire station. Any questions, call 903-859-5232.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE The City of Overton will conduct a Public Hearing on September 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Overton City Hall regarding the city property tax increase from $0.5559 per $100.00 property tax value to $0.56034 per $100.00 property tax value.
Overton City Council is scheduled to meet 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, for a public hearing of the proposed tax rate. Citizens are welcome to attend to make comments or ask questions of the council members, mayor or city manager. The meeting is scheduled to convene in council chambers, which may be entered on the side [...]
August 16, 2010
Leverett’s Chapel ISD invites elementary, junior- and high-school students and their parents to Meet the Teachers this Thursday, Aug. 19 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30. Students are welcome to bring their school supplies and leave them with the teacher.
August 10, 2010
Last week, Overton Pharmacy officially became the newest merchant in town. Pharmacist Steve Sherwood (striped tie) was joined by employees and his family as well as members of the Overton-New London Chamber of Commerce, which sponsored the ribbon cutting ceremony. To find out more about the newest store in town, see this week’s Overton Press [...]
August 10, 2010
By Charlotte Heldenbrand Overton Press editor Overton Independent School District continues to accept suggestions for possibly naming the new high school as well as the gym which is currently under construction. At the board meeting on Monday, Aug. 9, a graduate of OHS suggested they name the high school for former principal Harold Stanger. Superintendent Alan Umholtz shared [...]
August 10, 2010
From July 1 to July 31, the Overton Police Department responded to the following reports and made the following arrests: REPORTS 1,059 Calls for Service 1 Assault 1 Harassment 1 Theft 1 Prohibited Dumping ACCIDENTS — On 7/29/10, intersection of 2089 and Hwy 135 ARRESTS Melisa Hooper, 28, Henderson, Public Intoxication and Resisting Arrest, 7/30/10 Travis Mercer, 56, Overton, Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More, [...]
August 10, 2010
I scream, you scream, etc. for Rotary event tonight The yearly treat for the taste buds on tap tonight: Overton Rotary Club’s ice cream supper and auction. The line forms at 6:30 p.m. at the Overton Community Building. Funds raised go toward scholarships and local activities sponsored by the Rotary Club. For $5, adults can revisit their childhood [...]
August 10, 2010
Updated information for those who read the Aug. 5 Press and put this on their calendars: Overton Middle School has changed its orientation date to Monday, Aug. 16. It is still for sixth-graders and their parents and is scheduled for 5 to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Seventh and eighth grade students may begin picking up [...]
