Letter to the editor

The Lincoln County Commissioners should not approve or consider using $1.6 million of county founds, no matter the source, nor approve the Oklahoma State University County Extension Service request for $1.

Town Talk

My special friend and beloved Stroud plant guru Cathy Terry passed away unexpectedly this past week. When I heard Cathy had become ill and had been life flighted to a Tulsa hospital, I was very concerned but never expected to hear the news I received.

In search of keys

I was standing on the front porch Tuesday morning, flipping through my key ring in search of a key with a smear of pink fingernail polish. It’s the key to the front door and should have been right there, next to my pickup key, but no. It wasn’t.

Remembering the greatest generation

MIKE McCORMICK Staff Column As I was reflecting recently about people in the generation before me, I think of those who are still active and full of life. I also think of the people of that generation who led active lives until they passed away.

Nelson is the best choice

Among the statewide races on this year’s Nov. 8 General Election ballot is one that is essential to public education. This is the contest for the State School Superintendent’s position between Democrat Jena Nelson and Republican Ryan Walters. We think there is a clear choice in this race.

One day it’ll be different

The grass was too tall for Tillie so she kept tripping on our walk. I eventually turned around, picked her up and we followed behind you and Charlee. Once we got to that rickety playhouse, I watched as you helped Charlee climb the ladder and down the slide she went.

Town Talk

The Andrew Sisters are coming to Stroud and Town Talk has received its first donation for two general admission tickets from Maxine Jordan. You won’t find a more patriotic Stroudite than Maxine.

Town Talk

Get ready to put on your boogie woogie shoes and join Town Talk and the American Legion Auxiliary as we host a night with The Andrew Sisters tribute trio out of Oklahoma City.

Time to appoint a new DA

It’s time that Gov. Kevin Stitt makes a decision and appoints a new District Attorney for the 23rd judicial district that includes Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties. District Attorney Allan Grubb resigned in August citing major health concerns that have arisen for both him and with family members.

Hearing set in sex case

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a man facing a total of nine sex-related charges with a minor. Danny Ray Weeks, Jr., 52, was charged in two different cases. One case was filed Aug. 25 in Lincoln County District Court alleging five counts of sex-related charges with a minor. On Sep.