State prison staff face criminal charges, litigation for plotting prisoner’s assault

David Coker stepped off an inmate transport bus at the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center expecting to be interviewed, photographed and fingerprinted.

Community Events

Loving Hearts Ministry on 66Focus on Recovery. Meets every Monday at 6 p.m. 621 S. RolandFriends of Bill Alcoholics Anonomous meetingSaturday and Sunday, 7-8 p.m. at the True Vine Indian Baptist Church, 211 E Washington, Bristow.Narcotics AnonymousHeld every Monday at 7 p.m.

Katy’s Tidbits from around the community

Day Camp 2024After taking a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and necessary pool repairs, Day Camp returned this year to the delight of the community.

Day Camp ends

After taking a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and necessary pool repairs, Day Camp returned this year to the delight of the community. Hundreds of campers participated and learned to swim,.

School supply dropbox at My Okie Roots

Even though summer has just begun, it is never too soon to start thinking about the return of school and the need of school supplies. The month of July a school supply drive is being held at My Okie Roots, 212 N. Main. Inside the store is an Anytime Dropbox.

Katy’s Tidbits from around the community

Wildflower MeadowProgress is being made on Wildflower Meadow, the newly planned housing addition south of Vertical Aerospace. In recent months, signs were erected and the land cleared. Next, roadways and utility access became visible.

Anti-camping law at odds with local initiatives

When Lisa P. lost her motel job in October 2023, she and her partner, John P., also lost their home. A room at the inn was included with Lisa’semployment.