Heavy rains cause road problems

Rainfall that began falling early on Monday and was continuing into the evening on Tuesday has impacted some area roads in Lincoln County. Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Brandon Morgan pointed out several roads have been impacted by the rains.

Meeker board hears request for termination

A parent of a Special Needs student called for the termination of a Meeker School District employee during a Board of Education meeting Monday night. Cassie Beeson addressed the board during the public comments session of the meeting, saying, “I am here to take a stand on behalf of my daughter.

Tiny library

Thursday morning, Kindra called me with an odd question: “Are there any newspaper racks at the office that don’t work?” Turns out, there were a couple, including one that wasn’t reparable and was spending its days shoved into a corner.

Discovering the facts of moving

I’m sitting on the carpet, legs crossed, slicing open the tape on a package of dinnerware. Beside me are two outdoor folding chairs— set up on the floor of the mostly bare living room— and a pile of cardboard boxes.

A ‘yes’ for Daylight Saving Time

There’s been a bill floating around in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate for some time that will keep Daylight Saving Time permanent. If approved, that means we won’t have to turn them back and forward anymore.

Town Talk

Alumni/Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching. People have begun to talk about all the activities taking place locally the last weekend in May. One thing on the agenda is the opening of the minigolf course.

Dale school board hires personnel for next year

Dale’s Board of Education Monday evening approved temporary appropriations for 2020-2023 and hired several persons for the next school year. One person has submitted her retirement and two other persons are resigning.

Felony discharging firearm

A Luther man has been charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors after allegedly discharging a firearm in a case investigated by Lincoln County deputies and other officers.

Prague woman dies in car crash

A Prague woman was killed and two people from Paden were critically injured recently in a two-vehicle traffic collision east of Prague in Lincoln County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Caleb Scott identified the woman who died as Joan H. Marlowe,79.

Staying retro

Granddaughter Ruby turned six on Sunday. I wanted to record the party and her smiling face, so I grabbed an Ikoflex on the way out the door. Unless you’re a firstdegree camera nerd, “Ikoflex” may not ring a very loud bell for you. Not to worry.