Buldogs fall to 0-3 with loss

The Davenport Bulldogs, playing without their starting quarterback, suffered their third defeat of the young football season last week, losing to Regent Prep 46-0.

Hearing set for Wellston man

A preliminary hearing has been set for a Wellston man facing five felony charges after reportedly shooting at his parents and leading law enforcement officers on a high speed pursuit before being caught and arrested.

Meeker School Board

Meeker Board of Education members this week approved the Estimate of Needs and financial statement for 2023-2024 and accepted a bid for a sprinkler system for the baseball field. They also agreed to a contract with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office to provide a full time school resource officer.

Area softball scores

Area scores Week of Sep.

Home opener

Town Talk

This past Monday marked the 22nd anniversary of 9/11. As I began thinking about that fateful morning, it reminded me of how I found out and exactly what I was doing at that time.

Snakes in the bed

I was sleeping like a spruce log Wednesday night when a snake grabbed my arm. This was a big snake, as round as a Folger’s can and long enough where I couldn’t see all of it. I leaped out of bed, shook the snake off my arm and slapped the wall for the light switch.

Town Talk

Billi Kaye Smith Meacham, Stroud High School graduate and former Miss Oklahoma. donated her pageant dress to Town Talk. We plan on having it on display as part of Stroud’s history. I took it to Fox Cleaners which is located just around the corner from my home in Tulsa.

Chandler School Board

Chandler’s Board of Education members this week approved the 2023-2024 Estimate of Needs and financial statement and the “Application for Sanctioning” of several booster clubs. School Supt. Scott Baade said Chandler High School has been ranked the 12th best in Oklahoma by U.S.

Dale Board of Education

Dale Board of Education members have approved the district’s 2023-2024 Estimate of Needs and agreed to stipends for all full time support staff. School Supt. Will Jones said the Estimate of Needs totals $6,662,185.70. The board approved the teacher negotiated contract for 2023-2024.