A happy, happy Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is always special and this year once again it was really special. Our daughter Meghan brought our grandson Liam over on Saturday afternoon so he could spend the night with us. She stayed around for a while that afternoon, too, and we had lunch before she headed back home to Norman.

Meeker approves OG&E franchise

The Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week adopted a resolution calling for an election granting a franchise to Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. for 25 years.

Bench warrants issued in 2015 case

Multiple charges alleging sex crimes have been filed against two persons and one of the defendants has made his initial appearance. Bench warrants of $100,000 each had been issued for the arrest of the two. The bench warrants were issued the same day the charges were filed.

Don’t Dew it

When I was in junior high, if we earned a little money from mowing grass or picking up pecans or whatever, it wouldn’t be long before we’d be at Kerb Felkins’ grocery store in Fitzhugh. Kerb had an oldtimey pop box with two hinged lids.

Time for the youth rodeo

This year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo, which is scheduled for July 10-15, would have marked the 30th year for the event that originated in 1993. But due to the postponement in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s No. 29 instead. Entries opened on April 1 again this year.

Blood drive at Prague High School

Oklahoma is facing a critical blood supply shortage and with a bit of paperwork, a prick in the arm, and an hour of their time, Lincoln County citizens have an opportunity to help.

Harrah man picks up another charge

A Harrah man already facing a felony charge of aggravated assault and battery has now been charged with an additional count while he’s in jail.

Kingdom of Heaven

The kingdom of God is not talked about much, and I really don’t know why. Maybe it is because no man can go there, and many don’t understand how we can go there if man cannot go there. I cannot agree more of what all Jesus did for us, but I think we have left out something we must do.

Bond reduced in Meeker case

Bond for a Meeker man facing sexual abuse charges has been reduced and his pre-preliminary hearing scheduled. Two felony charges of sexual abuse with a child under 12 were formally filed April 4 against Jason Stuart Kirkwood, 42.

Town Talk

Veteran banners will be going up on Main Street this month and remain until November. They are still available for purchase. The cost is $125 for one side of a banner. If you would like to honor a veteran, please contact me at 918-527-9833. Veterans do not have to be Stroud residents or graduates.