Veteran’s omission

We inadvertently left out a photo of George Frank (Butch) Frisch III from out Salute to Veterans in last week’s edition. Between the two counties, the number of positive tests jumped by 113, the most recent report by the OSDH stated. The previous report had that number increasing by 220.

Lee signs with Rose State

Stroud senior Allison Lee, center, signed to play softball with Rose State College. A right-hander, Lee was an allconference, all-district and all-region performer.

Kingdom of Heaven

Most don’t know we can see God and have seen Him. Jesus was asked to show them the Father, and Jesus replied to them by saying if you have seen Me you have seen the Father. Words spoken and actions by someone of the Spirit of God comes from God.

The Graham Jam

Five years ago, Kevin Durant's appearance in OKC would have inspired intense emotions among the Thunder faithful. It's true, there were still boos to be heard when the ex-Thunder first touched the ball on Sunday evening at the Paycom Center.

Playing music

I dropped the needle of my sister’s record player onto the spinning vinyl. There was a crackle, maybe two, then it was the ringing banjo of Earl Scruggs and I was officially and forever hooked.

Honoring Veterans Day

We celebrated Veterans Day a week ago today. Personally, I think it’s one of the greatest holidays there is that this country observes. The nation took time today to honor all the brave men and women who have been, and those who still are, willing to serve their country.

Town Talk

I attended a great meeting last week hosted by Jon Lowry and Lana Shafer of AVEM Health Partners, our local hospital management company. It was a monthly meeting in a series we have been having with regards to an action plan for Stroud.

McLoud approves amendment

McLoud City Council members have approved a budget amendment totaling more than $400,000 and they also took no action on several items during a recent meeting. The budget amendment is to cover income received through several grants.

Domestic abuse charge

An argument over money and other things, including use of a wood burning stove, led to Chandler police arresting a man on domestic abuse charges. Formal charges of assault and battery by strangulation and domestic abuse, assault and battery, were formally filed Nov.

Veterans Day 2021

From Veterans Day: Above, 96-year-old World War II veteran Glenn Sigle (left) during an interview at Agra Veterans Day assembly. Right, the color guard leading the parade down Manvel Avenue and under a massive flag hoisted by the Chandler Fire Department.