Chandler’s opera connection

Chandler had a remarkable influence on the development of an opera camp for young talents that has grown into a training program for aspiring professional singers. This summer, Opera in the Ozarks celebrated its 70th anniversary. The celebration was delayed a year because of COVID-19.

Grand opening at Brick Hill Corner Store

Jim Cummings prepares to cut the ribbon at the Brick Hill Corner Store in Chandler on Wednesday. The store is on Route 66 just east of the Intersection with state Highway 18. Photo/Brian Blansett

Arraignment set for Edmond man in fatal crash

An arraignment has been scheduled for a driver charged with manslaughter in the traffic death of a Stroud woman in 2020. Jessie O. Hardridge, 42, of Edmond, was charged June 22, 2020 in Lincoln County District Court with first degree manslaughter, a felony, in the death of Wendi Wright, 41.

How now, wren hen?

A few days ago, Kindra walked out of the house and saw the sad sight of a dead baby bird on the sidewalk.

Letter to the editor

I don’t know about Districts 2 & 3 of Lincoln County, but I have been driving the roads in Northeast Lincoln County for over 50 years and have never seen them worse than they are now.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

1. Update on Asphalt Overlay on Highway 18 A. ODOT has completed their initial base overlayment from Hwy. 62 to Hwy 66. They are spraying Bitumen, which is a binder that will hold the asphalt in place and together. Another 2” overlay will top the surface out.

A solution for red wasps

Late one evening recently, my wife bent down to pick up what she believed was a dead fly off the utility room floor in our house. She screamed and I took running off running towards her. I couldn’t imagine what had happened.

Town Talk

Well, if you wondered where Henry Starr’s watering hole was back in his bank robbing heyday, the secret is finally out. It was at Stroud’s newest business, The Lazy J Saloon. The Cue & Brew was recently purchased by Jason and Melissa Moore where Jason served as the kitchen manager.

Waiting to see what happens next

Hope is like a life raft. It is good to hold onto, but don’t forget to keep your eyes wide open. In March 2020, the entire world was introduced to the most frustrating and contagious superstar. COVID-19 became the fastest growing celebrity to hit the scene and no one was happy about it.

McLoud modifies hunting regulations

The McLoud City Council has approved modifying the public duck and deer hunting policies and drawing procedures at Wes Watkins Lake. McLoud Assistant City Manager Cody Roe said the modification includes extending the period hunters can draw in for duck and deer hunting.