Backing the Blue: American Legion raises flag in support of first responders

The American flag and POW-MIA flag are raised at American Legion Post 493 while Nederland Chief of Police Darrell Bush and Nederland Fire Chief Gary Collins wait with Back the Blue flag. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 8, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer American Legion PostContinueContinue reading “Backing the Blue: American Legion raises flag in support of first responders”

House fire calls out all Mid County fire departments

House fire on 17th Street in Nederland after midnight Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. | Photo: Nederland Fire Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 13, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Just after midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 12, Nederland, Port Neches and Groves Fire departments responded to a house on fire in the 200 blockContinueContinue reading “House fire calls out all Mid County fire departments”

Nederland PGA Golf Pro arrested in sexual assault of a minor

Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Texas This article was originally published in The Examiner on Sept. 22, 2016. By Eleanor Skelton Staff Writer PGA golf pro Kurt Picard, charged with two counts of sexual assault of a minor, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 13, at his home in Nederland. Port Neches Police Chief Paul Lemoine stated in an e-mailContinueContinue reading “Nederland PGA Golf Pro arrested in sexual assault of a minor”