By Wise County Messenger Staff


Latest Articles:

Where to Vote

Cities and schools are holding elections this year, and where you vote depends on where you live. The precincts listed below are your voting precincts.... READ MORE >

9 Wise County residents graduate from Midwestern

Of the 528 students that graduated from Midwestern State University in the Fall 2022 semester, nine were Wise County residents. Honor requirements are a GPA of 3.9-4.0 for summa cum laude, 3.7-3.89 for magna cum laude and 3.5-3.69 for cum laude. The student with the highest GPA in their individual college is honored with the President’s Medal. Alvord Emma Sherwood,... READ MORE >

James T. “Jim” Wedekind

James T. “Jim” Wedekind, 80, of Runaway Bay, accepted his greatest and final workplace on Feb. 18, 2023, in Decatur. He was born in Baraboo, Wis. on May 13, 1942, to Joseph Wedekind and Lena Klingenmeyer. Jim was drafted and served in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed building houses and worked most of his life in construction. In his spare... READ MORE >

WCWC workforce programs provide certifications, career paths for students

Weatherford College Wise County (WCWC) offers a variety of certifications through the Workforce Education Department. Tracy Butler, department coordinator, oversees the initiative at the WCWC. She said students in the program experience hands-on learning, providing the opportunity to try different professions without having to go to a four-year university. By giving students this opportunity, they can gain knowledge and tangible... READ MORE >

Nelda Joyce Spence

Nelda Joyce Spence was born March 27, 1940, in Athens. She passed away Jan. 27, 2023, in Decatur. Nelda grew up in Oklahoma City and was 1956 valedictorian of Capitol Hill High School. She married Phillip Spence on Feb. 16, 1957. They lived in Oklahoma City until 1975, when they moved to Keller. The couple shared that same home in... READ MORE >

Shelba Mae Ruddick

Alvord ~ Shelba Mae Ruddick made her last train stop in heaven on Feb. 8, 2023, while residing at the Medical Lodge in Decatur. She was 84 years, 8 months & 13 days old.  Graveside service is 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Pleasant Grove No. 3 Cemetery in Chico. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb.... READ MORE >

Charles Lee Ross

Decatur ~ Charles Lee Ross, 69, went to be with our Lord Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. Funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Decatur, with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Paul Milligan will officiate. Pallbearers include Charles Jonathan Ross... READ MORE >

Wanda Darlene Luther

Wanda Darlene Luther passed away Feb. 8, 2023, in Chico. She was born July 31, 1937, in Decatur. Darlene was united in marriage to Charles Luther March 1955 in Ardmore, Okla., and was a graduate of Decatur High School. Darlene was a beloved wife, mother, Granna, Great-Granna, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her, including her dear Connie... READ MORE >

TRAFFIC ALERT: Two-vehicle crash at Farm Road 51 and Farm Road 455

Emergency crews are en route to a two-vehicle crash at Farm Road 51 and Farm Road 455. According to initial reports, a box truck collided with a pickup truck. There is road blockage and FM 51 is closed. Avoid the area.... READ MORE >

Winter storm warning issued/List of cancellations or closings

A Winter Storm Warning was issued for Wise County from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Monday.... READ MORE >