by Tim Farley
We believe infrastructure improvements are, without a doubt, a necessity. It’s one of the burdens government must bear. Read more

by Tim Farley
First, there was Velma’s Kitchen, which is part of the Amish community near Bromide, OK. If you’ve never heard of Bromide, it’s not surprising. I didn’t know it existed until my friend introduced me to the fine little community around Christmas time.. Read more

by Tim Farley
This time, they’ve left the State Capitol building in shambles. It’s not because they’re messy people at all. They put their toys up after five months in session and go home. Everything is in order, except for the financial business of our state, and the physical appearance of our storied State Capitol building. Read more

by Tim Farley
Next week, I’ll “celebrate” my 53rd year on this Earth. Goodness gracious, where has time flown? I guess it just zooms by when you’re having so much fun. That sounds good, but in reality, much of that time has gone by very slowly – like a turtle running against the hare. Read more

by Tim Farley
Again, an extra dose of caution will be well advised. Many people head to the lake with ice chests of beer and other libations that have an intoxicating impact. The combination of water and alcohol has proven, way too many times, to be deadly.. Read more

by Tim Farley
On the other hand, maybe the Thunder organization is what it seems to most people. In my view, it’s a first-class group of owners, coaches and players who strive to give this city and its fans an incredible experience every time they walk into the downtown arena. Read more

by Tim Farley
Individual titles often are harder to come by than team championships. There is no one to rely on. It’s up to the person running, jumping or hurdling to create their own success. If they win, it’s personal glory. If they fail to medal, it’s often considered a personal loss. Read more

by Tim Farley
A second question is why didn’t Terry try to escape through a window in the bedroom? Perhaps we’ll never know the answers to this tragedy. Maybe, some day, fire investigators will determine a cause. Even with that, we may never know why Terry did not break out that window and jump. Read more

by Tim Farley
The college grads, for the most part, have finished their education. Some may pursue degrees beyond the bachelor’s level. Some may seek degrees in law or medicine. Others may spend the next several years in school working on doctorates that will allow them to teach at the college level. Read more

by Tim Farley
Many years ago, I covered a tragic auto accident that left mom, dad and two siblings dead. It occurred in Piedmont and the dad, a veterinarian, had gone on a latenight call to help a wounded animal that had been hit on a rural Canadian County road. The vet’s wife and children decided to tag along. Read more

by Tim Farley
Former City Manager Robert Floyd has made allegations the city knowingly overpaid a development firm that was hired to promote the Choctaw Town Square business project along NE 23rd Street. The development firm eventually landed the biggest of all fishes - a Walmart Supercenter. Read more

by Tim Farley
On the local level, one Oklahoma County Sheriff candidate is leveling charges against incumbent John Whetsel. The ink was hardly dry on the filing paperwork before allegations of wrongdoing and mismangement hit the emails and faxes of every newspaper and television station in the area. Read more

by Eastword Staff
Among them were Maj. Jody Williams of the Midwest City Fire Department, Station Chief James Hester, of the Tinker Fire Emergency Service Division, Capt. Mike Davis of the Del City Fire Department, Capt. Kenneth Sloan of the Midwest City Police Department, Lt. Read more

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County who have longed for a newspaper devoted to local interests. Your layout and format are very “user friendly.” Your newspaper is substantive, and covers our local high school sports thoroughly. We enjoy the many colorful photographs.. Read more

by Eastword Staff
Specifically, that would be a $93 million bond issue that resulted in the construction of two new schools, improvements and renovations to every other school site, special athletic projects, and finally, the construction of a new administration building that was overdue. Read more