5-4-04 - A World War II veteran from Bonham has been awarded the Army's highest honor, 60 years after earning it during the Battle of the Bulge. John Sperry was a private in the European theater in the final months of the war when the Third Reich launched its final major offensive. Sperry saved several fellow soldiers when he helped them onto a truck, in the face of enemy opposition.
But when Sperry returned home, he moved on with his life and family. Only a few years ago did he and his wife discover a stack of papers buried deep within a drawer at his home. In that pile was a letter written by his commanding officer, recommending Sperry for the Bronze Cross.
In January, Sperry suffered a stroke and lost the ability to talk. But on Friday, his family surprised him with the cross, after pushing for the award through military channels. He was also presented with a number of other medals for his service. His family says those honors simply fell through the cracks after the war was over.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
