Kingdom of Heaven

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. This scripture has been quoted many times, but there must be something done to put Jesus in us. That is to follow Him, and if we are following Him, we are doing what He said to do. No man will do what He said because Christ is not there in man.

Playoff chase begins

The high school school baksetball play offs kicked into gear last weekend, with Wellston and Davenport bringing home championship hardware in Class A. In addition to classes A and B, 2A, 3A and 4A schools play districts this weekend. Here is this week’s schedule: Boys Class A Wellston v.

Powerlifters win at Bethel - record for Peery

The Chandler boys powerlifting team won the Bethel meet last Thursday and Kalee Peery set an unofficial state record in the squat. Peery squatted 270 pounds, which is five pounds more than the state record of 265 lbs for her weight class.

Nancy Helen Jarvis

Nancy Helen Jarvis, loving mother and grandma, went home to her Lord and Savior on February 8, 2022, at the age of 90. Nancy was born on the family dairy east of Stillwater, Okla., on October 14, 1931, to Martin and Mae Craft.

Virginia Browning Bradshaw

Virginia Browning Bradshaw, newspaper reporter, public relations director, college instructor, author of two books, member of the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame, devout Episcopalian and beloved mother of three children, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at her home in Shawnee, Okla. She was 92.

James Sartin

James Sartin was born to Alfred Buford and Julia Elizabeth (Landrum) Sartin on October 14, 1944, in Shawnee, Okla. He died Monday, February 14, 2022, at the age of 77 years. James was preceded in death by his parents, his son Brett Sartin and two sisters, Carmalita Sartin and Judy Milburn.