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Funeral services for Glenda Ruth (Moore) Lansdale, a lifelong Stringtown resident, were held T u e s d a y , October 25, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Stringtown Baptist Church with Bro. Joey Lansdale and Bro. Loyd Thompson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Stringtown with Brown’s Funeral Service ofAtoka in charge of arrangements.
Read moreIn recent decades a popular concept has emerged within the fields of civil engineering and sociology: the concept of “third places.” Home is what we call the “first place.” Work is the “second place.” “Third places” comprise the other important spaces within our communities. Places we meet, participate in activities, complete personal tasks, etc. These places are uniquely identified by their ability to create equity and interaction among all of us. Among the many types of “third places” in a community there is one that stands out as uniquely valuable: the library. Tantamount to sacred spaces in a functioning democracy, libraries fill some of the most important roles in any community. A safe, moderated, and reliable gathering place for young people. A house of learning for those of all ages. An administrative hub that provides important utility value to those that need a variety of tasks completed like copying and printing. Internet access for those that cannot afford it or who live throughout the county in the many areas where internet access is unavailable. To lose or diminish our library and what it provides to our community would be a catastrophic loss. Both the tangible and intangible value of one of our few significant “third spaces” cannot be understated.
Read moreJames Andrew Nelson, Dallas, TX – Plan/attempt/conspire to perform act of violence; battery/ assault and battery on police officer.
Read moreEarly voting begins Wednesday, November 2, for the November 8 General Election. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
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Read moreOctober 24, 2022 (Oklahoma City, Okla.) – Governor Kevin Stitt blasted Democrat Superintendent Joy Hofmesiter today after the Nation’s Report Card showed Oklahoma’s test scores have had one of the steepest drops in the nation: “This is a direct result of my Democrat opponent’s failure to improve education in Oklahoma during her eight years as Superintendent,” said Gov. Kevin Stitt. “Instead of putting students first, Hofmeister has sided with liberal unions to keep classroomlearning closed, pushed radical liberal agendas in classrooms, and called the first-ever State audit of her agency an ‘attack.’ Funding has gone up, but test scores have gone down every year she’s been in charge. Parents, students, and teachers already have had to suffer the consequences of Joy Hofmesiter’s failed leadership overseeing our public schools. Instead of seeking a promotion, Hofmeister owes Oklahomans an apology.”
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