Time suspended

A man charged with four counts of sex related acts with a minor and who has taken a guilty blind plea has been sentenced.Formal charges were filed July 26, 2023 in Lincoln County District Court against Bradley Jacobs, 20, address unknown.

King snake

The other day, Kindra texted me a photo of a snake on our front porch.It was longish, black with a yellowish pattern and looked like it was due for a meal.The implied question in the text was: “What kind of snake is this?

We deserve better than Walters

School Supt. Ryan Walters is at the forefront once again and Oklahoma lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are demanding an investigation into an incident which reportedly occurred at a closed meeting recently of the State Board of Education.

Memories coming in the mail

A week or so ago I received in the mail from a first cousin in the Grapevine, Texas area the sweetest card that also had tucked inside an envelope full of old photos.It included a note letting me know what the photos were and that she had taken the time to gather them up.

Letter to the editor

I was called at 1:20pm Friday by a man posing as an attorney for my son, who had been arrested Tuesday.He said a judge referred him to my son’s case because he was innocent of the charge and needed to be a federal witness and out on an ankle monitor until he appears as a witness to a federal crime.

Town Talk

Lifetime Stroud area resident Frances Hixon passed away on July 19th. Frances graduated from Stroud High School with the Class of 1958. She married her husband, the late Charles Hixon, in 1959. They had one daughter, Martha.

Meeker Town Board issues building permits

Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week approved a couple of building permits and meeting as the Public Works Authority handled several other items of businsess.Their actions came during a special meeting.Trustees approved a building permit submitted by Brent and Delayna Pearcy.

Chandler rodeo

The Chandler Roundup Club held it annual open rodeo over the weekend. Spectators were treated to new lights, new seats and plenty of action. Top left, the National American Insurance team of ladies won the Baby Bale Race and earned a donation to The Chosen House.