Memories of big league baseball

As I was finishing up a meeting the other evening, a sports new alert popped up across my phone that Roger Maris’ American League record of 61 homers in a season had been broken. When I got home, I asked my wife Pat had she seen that on her phone. She quietly uttered an unenthused “huh huh.

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.

Sharp blade

As I watched the blood running off the back of my hand, my first thought was: “I really wish I hadn’t done that.” My second thought was: “This is going to be embarrassing to explain.

Hearing set for Sparks man accused of four felonies

A pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Sparks man who faces four felony counts and two misdemeanors. Formal felony charges were filed May 4 in Lincoln County District Court against James Leonard Smothers, 41 following his arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies.

Driver faces third DUI after Meeker arrest

A driver who has been convicted twice since May of this year for driving under the influence of alcohol faces a new felony DUI count. Jeffery Todd Keener, 47, of Chandler, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Oct.

Events to honor former resident Ronald Crews

The state of Oklahoma will recognize former Chandler resident Ronald Crews on Oct. 21 in Chandler’s Tilghman Park. Family and friends will gather at 2:00 p.m.

Averie Rayne Gretlein

Averie Rayne Gretlein was born on Groundhog Day February 2, 2012 in Oklahoma City to Chelsea (Brewton) Ross and Skylar Gretlein. She passed away September 30, 2022 at the young age of 10. Little Averie had an infectious smile that lit up the room.