Liquor legacy: Dinuba resident's legislation was cut and dry
George Washington Wyllie was a relative newcomer to Dinuba, but it didn't take long for this staunch Republican to establish himself as a major force, both locally and statewide.
He was small in physical stature, but he had big ideas that undoubtedly drove him to seek statewide office. He served the people of Tulare County in the California Assembly for six years, and during that time made the Wyllie name a household word.
By Terry Ommen / The Bee
03:26:42 PM Thursday, May 8, 2008
Suffragists moved Visalia, but not stateTo some she was a troublemaker bent on changing a perfectly fine status quo, but to others she was a remarkable crusader willing to work hard to correct a blatant injustice.
By Terry Ommen / The Bee
03:01:15 PM Thursday, Apr 24, 2008
Elias Jacob, once known, now forgotten pioneerEarly settlers who came to Tulare County faced trying times, but despite the hardships, many of these hearty souls made great contributions in a broad range of civic activities. A few have been remembered for their important deeds, but most have faded into obscurity, victims of the passing of time.
Terry Ommen / The Bee
11:48:44 PM Thursday, Apr 10, 2008
Woodsville: ghost of a county seat revisitedThe town of Woodsville wasn't much to brag about. In fact, it was downright primitive. But still, it had many positive qualities that seemed to point to a prosperous future.
12:58:56 AM Friday, Mar 28, 2008
Woodsville: ghost of a county seat revisitedThe town of Woodsville wasn't much to brag about. In fact, it was downright primitive. But still, it had many positive qualities that seemed to point to a prosperous future.
By Terry Ommen
12:33:58 AM Friday, Mar 28, 2008