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“Battin'” Bears Baseball Hits Milestone

Little Cypress-Mauriceville is proud of its nickname as the Battlin’ Bears.  With the baseball season a few months away LC-M could be called the “Battin’ Bears” as Head Coach Steve Griffith has his players getting plenty of opportunities to swing their bats. Griffith stated the Bears reached a milestone on Tuesday by achieving their one thousandth live plate appearance since school started this fall.  The coach has totaled at bats for the players done in inter-squad games during athletic periods and fall league games over the last four months. The emphasis is the hitters are facing live … [Read more...] about “Battin'” Bears Baseball Hits Milestone

Olson Wins LCM Card Contest

Each year the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Administration holds a Christmas card design contest through the LCM High School’s art classes of Betsy Kaufman. This year's Christmas Card winner, Michelle Olson, was recognized for her design at the December Board of Trustees meeting. Besides having her design on the card, the winner also receives a $50 award. Sherry Combs, Community Relations Coordinator for the District presented the $50 award to Olson, as well as 20 cards for her own use and a poster of the design. From left, Sherry Combs, Michelle Olson and Betsy Kaufman … [Read more...] about Olson Wins LCM Card Contest

Jeremy Allen Dorman

Jeremy Allen Dorman, 38, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2018, in Orange. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 24, 1980, he was the son of James Dorman and Reina (Ramos) Piazza. Jeremy worked as a handyman for the Shipyard. He was a laid back, compassionate, and generous man who would give you the shirt off of his back. Jeremy enjoyed music and spent the summers in a boat fishing. He was a loving father, son, and brother who loved his … [Read more...] about Jeremy Allen Dorman

Marie Covington Black

Marie Covington Black, 94, formerly of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2018 in Sugar Land, Texas.   Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. A private service and entombment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.   Visitation will begin prior to the service at beginning at 11:00 a.m.   Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 25, 1924, Marie was the daughter of Ollie B. Covington and Margie M. (Lyday) Covington. She retired after 39 years as a secretary from … [Read more...] about Marie Covington Black

Gene Bouillion Retiring From Port of Orange

Gene Bouillion, the executive director of the Port of Orange, has announced he is retiring next year. He has held the job for 20 and a half years. Bouillion said he is serving on search committee with two members of the port board to find his replacement. He plans to work until March 1, but will stay longer if needed to help train his replacement. Bouillion had a career in rice exports shipping before taking the job at the Port of Orange. He said when he interviewed for the job, he foresaw that the local port would become barge-oriented because of draft limitations in the Sabine River as … [Read more...] about Gene Bouillion Retiring From Port of Orange

Newton Co. Sheriffs Report

Newton County SHERIFF’S REPORT 12/17/2018 by Sheriff Billy Rowles   Ho, Ho, Ho.  You better not shout, you better not pout, Santa just around the corner.  Hope everyone has a safe and merry Christmas.  Let’s see what’s been going on.   Big thanks goes out to Ken & Velma Harris for all the toys they gave to us to pass out to children.  For an old retired rodeo clown, Ken, you still the man! Thanks!   Received a 911 call were a small toddler got her hand stuck in a can.  All ended well. Thanks Acadian Ambulance.   Lots of 911 calls from a lady … [Read more...] about Newton Co. Sheriffs Report

Bobcat Leading Bruins To State

The West Brook Bruins are going to play for the State Championship in 6A Division II Saturday at 3pm against the Longview Lobos.  The Bruins haven’t been to the State Championship game since they won it all in 1982. But an Orangefield Bobcat has led his team up the ladder in just his second season as a head coach.  And his mentors aren’t surprised one bit. Bruins Head Coach Eric Peevey graduated from Orangefield in 2002.  But he didn’t wait until he graduated college to get into coaching. “I got a job driving a school bus at Orangefield and volunteered with the football team,” he … [Read more...] about Bobcat Leading Bruins To State

Orange Police Weekend Reports

Orange police went to Interstate 10 Friday night for a call about domestic abuse in a moving vehicle. A 66-year-old Lumberton man was arrested for assault-family violence. Police had a 911 call near 8 p.m. to westbound Interstate 10 near the 880 mile marker. The patrol officer saw a 2018 GMC SUV pulled to the side and a woman standing outside of it. The 34-year-old woman told the officer she had picked her husband up at a Louisiana casino. He had been drinking and was verbally abusive. She said she asked about stopping to visit relatives in Orange and he told her he would beat her up if … [Read more...] about Orange Police Weekend Reports

Lillian Stella Sexton

Lillian Stella Sexton, 96, passed away on December 17, 2018, in Houston, Texas. Lillian was born on July 5, 1922 in Glenmora, Louisiana to Fletcher and Laura Addington.   Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 1st Presbyterian Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Mike Umbernhaur and JoNell Gerland. A graveside service and burial will be prior to the service, at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery.   In 1929, Lillian moved to Orange, Texas. On October 28, 1940, she married her lifelong sweetheart, Albert Lee Sexton. To this union, two … [Read more...] about Lillian Stella Sexton

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