Remembering a mother

A woman I haven’t spoken much about in this space is my mother who reared me from shortly after I turned six years old. As many of you are aware, my maternal mother passed away when I was 3½ years old. She died of acute leukemia.

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.

Trial continued in Carney man’s trial

A Carney man has been granted another continuance in his jury trial on a total of 13 charges. Bobby Lloyd Johnston, 64, was arrested on Jan. 11 this year as officers served a warrant at 820575 S. 3330 Road in Lincoln County. Originally, he was charged with three felonies and four misdemeanors.

Hearing set in child endangerment

A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for one of two men facing child endangerment and drug-related charges following their arrest recently by Lincoln County deputies in the parking lot of a store at U.S. 177 and U.S. 62.

Trial continued in manslaughter

The jury trial for an Ada woman facing a first degree manslaughter charge in a fatal traffic collision that killed a Prague man nearly two years ago has been continued again. Formal manslaughter charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Apr.