First shot

The freezing rain had iced over my glasses and the parking lot was slick Monday morning, so I was going slowly and walking flat-footed, like you see in the Sasquatch videos. Just as I got to the door, three people came out. “Are you here for a shot?

Pig Roast breaks record...again

This year’s Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Trophy Auction and Pig Roast held last week set a new record. Suzanne Gilbert, who is chairperson of the Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show, advised me that the total amount raised during last week’s event was just short of $50,000.

Happenings at Prairie Pointe

Prairie Pointe residents were very thankful to welcome Bro. James Bond, Mason McCormick and Carson Wright from the First Baptist Church to lead worship services Sunday. Bro. James’ timely sermon reminded us of the “Supremacy of God”, reading from Act 17.

Starting the legislative session

The 58th Legislature started Feb. 1 with the governor delivering his annual State of the State address. The governor stressed the work he’s done with legislative leaders to help set his priorities this year.

COVID deaths keep climbing

The number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 has climbed to 55 in Pottawatomie County over the past week, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reports. The five additional deaths reported in the county include a female 65 or older, two males, 65 or older the OSDH said.

McLoud takes no action on TIF district

McLoud’s City Council during its most recent meeting took action to look at setting up a TIF district in the I-40 Corridor. Council members approved a legal services agreement and engagement letter with J. Brent Clark, P.C.