Cleanup

After digging up one of my wife’s flower beds Sunday afternoon, I quickly discovered how bad of shape I’ve let myself get.Pat concurred.

Town Talk

Town Talk Thursday, April 10, 2025 I was driving into town from the south and as always turned right onto Main Street.

Friendship

It’s been a while since I touched on a topic that really is important to me. It’s probably important to most people, also.That is friendship. I’m not sure a person can have too many friends.

Cleanup

Well, it’s that time again. This weekend, beginning Friday, April 4, and running through Sunday, April 6, Pottawatomie County’s Spring cleanup is being held, District 1 Commissioner Melissa Dennis said.It runs daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Town Talk

Do you have someone you’d like to honor with a veteran’s banner that will be hung on Stroud’s Main Street? Town Talk has sold one side of a banner but is looking for someone to purchase the other side.

la Louisiane

Kindra and I had just stepped out of a restaurant in the French Quarter Friday night.That was when I saw the lady standing at the corner of Bienville and Royal streets.

Editorial

State law requires the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to promptly respond and investigate any report of child abuse or neglect.The law also requires the District Attorney to develop a multidisciplinary child abuse team in their district.

Pott County’s sales tax election

Almost 10 years ago voters in Pottawatomie County went to the polls and approved an education sales tax of .495 percent.

Town Talk

Driving down Main Street it was sad to see the former flower shop’s sign had been taken down. It’s been a long time since Stroud has been without a flower shop. Over my lifetime many have come and gone – from Parker’s to Bettina’s and from Leona’s to OJ’s and others along the way.

Town Talk

Stroud City Council candidate Caleb Ball will be hosting a “meet and greet” on Sunday, March 23 at the Main Street Pavillion. The event will start at 1:00 p.m. Hot dogs and chips will be served.