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Big-crowd welcome: Mayor Thurman Bartie preps for emergency role

Mayor Thurman “Bill” Bartie’s first formal efforts as mayor involved preparing himself to take authority for the city in the event of a natural or ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Friday, July 5, 2019 12:13 am

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Overflow crowd welcomes Bartie to PA mayor’s office

Thurman “Bill” Bartie, ushered into the Port Arthur mayor’s position with an enthusiastic crowd’s welcome, promised to deliver to citizens a 100-day plan to seek ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 1:02 pm

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Freeman farewell: Mayor Derrick Freeman departs public life with Port Arthur city council’s admiration

Derrick Freeman left public office Tuesday with the expressed gratitude and admiration of those with whom he worked closest — the other six members of ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 12:15 am

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Port Arthur city council advances flood projects: Funds envisioned for El Vista, Port Acres & Lake Arthur

The Port Arthur City Council on Tuesday OK’d acceptance of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program money for engineering and design work on the three projects that ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 12:12 am

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4th fireworks give twists on familiar holiday themes

NEDERLAND — Jim Metts has a succinct description of the celebratory firepower he sells at Stroud’s Fireworks on Twin City Highway. “They go up and ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 12:15 am

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PA to secure hazard mitigation money

The Port Arthur City Council on Tuesday was likely to advance an effort to receive federal funding that will help resolve flooding threats in three ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 12:13 am

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St. Mary’s: Will hospital become next health department?

Port Arthur city leaders may yet weigh an option to acquire St. Mary’s Hospital and repurpose the facility, which is scheduled to close July 18. ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 12:12 am

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Gabriel adds 2nd location for funeral business

An established funeral home downtown is expanding to a second location on Memorial Boulevard, a substantial development that city leaders hope will spark new interest ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Saturday, June 29, 2019 11:30 am

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Last bites: St. Mary Hospital offers its favored burger for last time

Sheryl Dugas was no cook when she showed up to work at St. Mary Hospital 39 years ago. On Friday, she cooked the last St. ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Saturday, June 29, 2019 12:15 am

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Taking exit ramp: Freeman turns focus to family, non-profits

Port Arthur Mayor Derek Freeman has a post-election plan and it doesn’t involve politics. Not for awhile. “I’m going to be thankful to getting back ... Read more

by Ken Stickney, Saturday, June 29, 2019 12:14 am

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