Danny Alsip: “It changes your perspective”

The first sign something was going wrong was when Danny Alsip couldn’t taste his sandwich. He and his wife, Rinda, were visiting their granddaughter in Arizona for Thanksgiving last year and stopped for sandwiches at a Jersey Mike’s.

Stroud National Bank announces merger

Stroud National Bank will merge with First Bank & Trust Co., headquartered in Duncan, the banks have announced. First Bank & Trust Co. plans to acquire all stock of Stroud National Bank, at which time the Stroud bank will be merged into First Bank & Trust Co.

Ambulance district considered

Lincoln County commissioners this week tabled taking any action on funding for subsidizing ambulance services or forming a 522 Ambulance District. They put off taking any action until at least their April 19 meeting, and possibly even until their May 3 meeting.

No resolution on Meeker gas bill

Meeker School Supt. Jeff Pruitt said this week he has sent a letter of protest to a third party gas vendor about the exorbitant bill the district received in March. Along with the letter, he sent a payment that he believes was appropriate, he noted.

Big weekend

Stroud’s Madison Ham and Callie Sellers from Meeker, above, compete in the Tiger Track Classic at Stroud on Saturday. Photo/Brian Blansett. Ham won the 400 meters and Sellers won the 800 meters and 1600 meters at Prague on Friday.

Dale, NRC, Stroud retain rankings

The Dale Lady Pirates, shown above after winning the Harrah Tournament over the weekend, remain ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 4A and held a 12-0 record through Monday. North Rock Creek is 10-2 and ranked No. 6 in Class 5A.

Gabriel Paul Eugene Chumley

Gabriel Paul Eugene Chumley was born to Angelic Shoemaker and Jason Chumley on January 21, 2000, in Oklahoma City. He died Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in Harrah, Okla., at the age of 21 years. Gabriel was preceded in death by two grandmothers and several great and great-great grandparents.

Mary Lou Penny

Mary Lou Penny was born to Troy and Stella Grammer on February 6, 1959, in Artesia, N.M. She died Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla., at the age of 63 years. Penny was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jason Penny Sr., Jason Penny Jr.

Randall “Randy” King

Graveside services will be held for long-time Chandler resident Randall “Randy” King at 2 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2021. Services will be at Carnegie Cemetery in Carnegie, Okla. Arrangements are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler.