Town Talk

Congratulations to Charles Palmer and Cody Paige and their families on the grand re-opening of Stroud’s historic landmark, Skyliner Motel. Sunday was an exciting day for our community as we celebrated their accomplishment. The Skyliner was built and owned by Jack and Lorene Tarter.

Old photos

With the weather prognosticators predicting a fairly powerful storm this week for Oklahoma and much of the nation, I figured it might be wise to prepare a little.Around 8 on Monday morning one of the apps on my cell phone alerted me about a winter storm watch for our area beginning around 9 a.m.

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Congratulations to the Rock Café on being chosen by the Route 66 Centennial Commission to be featured on one of the Centennial billboards on Turner Turnpike. The billboard reads “100 Years of Neon” and the one located by Stroud features the Rock’s neon sign and it lights up.

Old photos

As I was sitting and relaxing for a little bit recently, I was reflecting on those people who have impacted me most in life.One that came to mind immediately was my grandfather on my mother’s side of the family. His official name was Dr. H.J.

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Community activities listed on the Stroud Happenings & Functions Facebook page for the week are F.B.C. Kids, Wednesday, January 21st (today) from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Stroud at 302 West 4th and Stroud Community Clothing Ministry on Thursday, January 22nd from 9:00 a.m.

Old photos

The other day when I started thinking about a topic for this column, I began searching for some old photos sent to me several years ago.Now I’m not sure about some of you, but I told myself I’d placed them in a spot where they would be easy to find.

Holiday trip

MIKE McCORMICK Staff column My wife Pat and I did something this year the day after Christmas that we’d never done before and I’m glad we did it.

Town Talk

The Stroud Public Library is hosting its first Tiny Tots Story Time of the new year. “Things That Go!” is the theme and takes place today, January 7th at 10 a.m. at 301 West 7th Street. Please call 918-968-2567 to register to attend.

Family time

The year 2025 has been challenging and is one that I, for one, most likely will never forget if I ever forget about it.While we are starting a new year, I’ve tried to give considerable thought to the resolutions for the coming 12 months.

Editorial

Openness should be the standard not the exception when it comes to meetings and records of public bodies.We see and hear of boards, councils, other public bodies that either ignore or attempt to skirt the Open Meetings and Records Act.