Billie LeeRoy Davis

Billie LeeRoy Davis was born August 18, 1935 in Wellston to Walter and Ethel (Prough) Davis. He passed away June 19, 2023 in his home in Wellston at the age of 87. Billie grew up in Wellston where he graduated from high school with the class of 1953.

Robert John Jarvis, Jr.

Robert John Jarvis, Jr. was born October 29, 2003 in Midwest City to Robert, Sr. and Teresa (Bobbitt) Jarvis. He passed away in a traffic accident June 20, 2023 at the age of 19. Robert grew up in Wellston where he attended school graduating with the Wellston Class of 2022.

Meeker board approves town’s budget

The Meeker Town Board of Trustees in their most recent meeting re-approved the General Fund and Pubic Works Authority budgets for 2023-2024. The Trustees voted 4-1 in approving the General Operating Fund budget of $1,029,272.

Dale Board of Education meeting

Dale Board of Education members this week approved the hiring of several new personnel and accepted the resignation of another.

Town Talk

Thank you to everyone who came out to play miniature golf this weekend at Putt Putt Kicks on Route 66. We appreciate the support. Not only did we have lots of local golfers, but we also had a family from Bristow who made a special trip to play with us.

Anticipating July 4th

We kept the grandson part of this weekend and when Pat and I and little Liam were riding around on Saturday we drove by several fireworks stands. It’s hard not to drive by one as many as there are around and they’ve been selling fireworks for at least a couple of weeks already.

Who was right?

I recently had occasion to talk to two old friends about an event that happened to us close to 50 years ago. The three of us were duck hunting with another friend named Terry, who suggested we go to a watershed lake not far away. “I have permission to hunt there,” he said.

Trial set for former Tryon employee

One of three former officials with the City of Tryon facing embezzlement and conspiracy charges as the result of a special investigative audit last year has entered a not guilty plea and her trial has been scheduled.

Beware the hot weather

Summer in Oklahoma is a time for taking a break from school, having fun in the water and consuming obscene amounts of snow cones. Fun is a top priority of many people during the sunny season, but safety should come number one.

McLoud to probe past expenditures

McLoud City Council members have voted authorizing Mayor Daniel McClure to create a Task Force to investigate unauthorized or unlawful expenditures. Their action came during the Council’s most recent meeting.