50 grams of THC in the mail: Groves man arrested after package delivery

Chad Perron | Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 18, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A man from Groves was arrested Wednesday after getting a package containing about 50 total grams of THC. Investigators with the Jefferson County Narcotics Task Force received information that a packageContinueContinue reading “50 grams of THC in the mail: Groves man arrested after package delivery”

13 car break-ins reported in Groves in a single week

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 28, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer 13 cars have been broken into in Groves in just one week, police said. Seven vehicle burglaries were reported in the 5300 block of Gulfway Drive on Saturday, Dec. 16, Groves Police Department spokesperson Lauren Edgar said in aContinueContinue reading “13 car break-ins reported in Groves in a single week”

Easter egg hunts across Southeast Texas (2017)

This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 6, 2017. Compiled by Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Magnolia Park – City of Beaumont – April 8, noon The City of Beaumont’s annual Easter egg hunt will be held at noon Saturday, April 8 in Magnolia Park. The event is free for children 2-12 years ofContinueContinue reading “Easter egg hunts across Southeast Texas (2017)”

City of Groves plans to repair potholes after resident complaints

(Left) Cracked curbs and and broken asphalt on Woodlawn Street in Groves, looking towards 32nd Street. (Right) Drainage issues at the intersection of Woodlawn Street and Allison Avenue | Photos: Eleanor Skelton and Jennifer Jackson This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 9, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Residents along Allison Avenue and WoodlawnContinueContinue reading “City of Groves plans to repair potholes after resident complaints”

Counterfeit money in Groves: Experienced city marshal offers tips for businesses, the public

Groves City Marshal Norman Reynolds has worked in forgeries for 15 years. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Local merchants have reported three counterfeit bills to Groves Police Department so far this year, according to Groves Police Deputy and Court Coordinator Lauren Edgar’sContinueContinue reading “Counterfeit money in Groves: Experienced city marshal offers tips for businesses, the public”