Standing up

Dear Editor, Concerned Lincoln County residents will gather from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 14, to fellowship and peacefully protest against government overreach, suppression of voter rights, stripping American citizens of our freedoms and blatant disregard for the U.S. Constitution while...

A love song to Toyetta

Like many young men in college, I believe I’ve found the love of my life. She’s small, temperamental, and barely functioning. No, not a philosophy major; I’m talking about my car.She stands just under five feet tall, wears her scars proudly, and responds best to emotional bribery and gentle slaps.

Town Talk

DIANA REED CorrespondentAnotheralumniweekend is in the history books. Thanks to all the alums who work so hard every year putting the events together. It’s always a great success and a good time is had by all.We had an exceptionally wet Memorial Day this weekend.

Life with two birthdays

While rummaging through the archives of my family’s storage bins and helping mom unpack old summertime clothing I found a box labeled “Bradley/ Baby.” In it I made a discovery that shattered my very sense of self. Nestled between a moldy Beanie Baby and a hospital bracelet was The Baby Book.

Bell’s Palsy

I was taking Martin on his walk Saturday morning when I got what felt like a gnat in my mouth.I started to spit it out... and then realized I couldn’t.My lips wouldn’t pucker.It was then I noticed that part of my face was tingly, like when you’re coming down from the anesthetic after a dentist...

Editorial

The United States Supreme Court, by its historic 4-4 vote, has rejected an effort by St. Isidore of Seville Catholic School to become a publicly funded Charter School.From the outset, it has seemed to us this blatantly unconstitutional and mixing of state and church was not at all wise.

How I got my grater

I was at the OBU RAWC, the school’s auditorium/ gymnasium, for an admitted student day. During the awards ceremony I was sitting next to this girl with curly brown hair.

Town Talk

Can you believe another school year is coming to a close? Wednesday marks the last day of the 2024-25 school year for students and teachers will complete their school year on Friday.

Memorial Day

This upcoming Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a little different for my wife Pat and me and what we normally we do on it.Pat and I usually visit four cemeteries, two here in the Shawnee area and two more in Oklahoma City.We usually start out by visiting one cemetery east of town and...

Weekend

A couple of weeks ago early one Sunday morning, my wife Pat decided it was time to go buy flowers so she could plant them whenever she was ready.My role is helping to go and pick up the flowers, the potting soil and whatever else she thinks she needs.I mentioned picking up the flowers, not picking...