State Senate review by Zack Taylor

We spent our time this week on the Senate floor, continuing to review House bills and move approved measures onto the governor’s desk for his approval.

Digital world

I was stretched out in bed beside Kindra Friday night when I noticed she had posted on Facebook about her crawfish etouffee and Cajun music. We’d had the house to ourselves that evening, so she made the etouffee and had Cajun music playing in the background when I got home.

Rose Gold Technology

“Just arrived.” As soon as I got that text and the accompanying photo, I could barely wait to go home. Rushing home from a brief after-work meeting, I scooted onto a kitchen table seat, and carefully unwrapped the packaging to reveal a slim, shining, rose-gold object smaller than a notebook.

Town Talk

The mini-golf course is moving along. You might not be seeing many changes, but they are happening behind the scenes, and you will see them soon. We are making some additional obstacles for each hole which will be representative of that State’s hole.

A happy, happy Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is always special and this year once again it was really special. Our daughter Meghan brought our grandson Liam over on Saturday afternoon so he could spend the night with us. She stayed around for a while that afternoon, too, and we had lunch before she headed back home to Norman.

Meeker approves OG&E franchise

The Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week adopted a resolution calling for an election granting a franchise to Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. for 25 years.

Bench warrants issued in 2015 case

Multiple charges alleging sex crimes have been filed against two persons and one of the defendants has made his initial appearance. Bench warrants of $100,000 each had been issued for the arrest of the two. The bench warrants were issued the same day the charges were filed.

Don’t Dew it

When I was in junior high, if we earned a little money from mowing grass or picking up pecans or whatever, it wouldn’t be long before we’d be at Kerb Felkins’ grocery store in Fitzhugh. Kerb had an oldtimey pop box with two hinged lids.

Time for the youth rodeo

This year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo, which is scheduled for July 10-15, would have marked the 30th year for the event that originated in 1993. But due to the postponement in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s No. 29 instead. Entries opened on April 1 again this year.

Blood drive at Prague High School

Oklahoma is facing a critical blood supply shortage and with a bit of paperwork, a prick in the arm, and an hour of their time, Lincoln County citizens have an opportunity to help.