Adventures

Our daughter Meghan, son-inlaw Terry and our grandson Liam have come over and spent some time with us during the last couple of weekends.It’s the first time they have come to visit us since a brain tumor was removed from Meghan in early December and it was diagnosed as cancerous.

Town Talk

It’s time to sign up for Stroud Little League Baseball. Sign-up will close February 10th. If you have any questions about the program or the sign-up process, contact Levi Grammer on Facebook.Mark your calendars now to join the Stroud Ag Boosters for a dinner, auction, and livestock show.

Editorial

Oklahoma lawmakers have filed more than 3,200 pieces of legislation for the upcoming session that begins next Monday, Feb. 3.We’re not sure yet what all they entail, but an issue which needs addressing is prison reform.

Wastewater grant for Carney

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) has approved a $99,999 grant to the Carney Public Utilities Authority (CPUA) in Lincoln County to improve wastewater infrastructure, according to a press release from the OWRB.

$15K scholarship for vet studies

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau (OKFB) and OKFB Foundation for Agriculture have established a new scholarship program geared specifically for students looking to become large animal vets in Oklahoma, according to a press release on Jan. 16.

Conference tournament

Derald Richard Spence

DeraldRichardSpence was born December 17, 1945, in Chandler to Rex and Jewell (Gallaher) Spence. He passed away on January 6, 2025,inOklahomaCity at the age of seventynine.Dick served in the Army where he completed four tours in Vietnam serving with the 11th Bravo Unit.

Gary Wayne Gaylord

Gary Wayne Gaylord was born June 10, 1954, in Okeene, Oklahoma, to Earl and Letha (Bensch) Gaylord, joining four older siblings.He passed away on January 3, 2025, at his home in Meeker at the age of 70.