With a trip to the Class 3A State Tournament on the line, the Arapaho-Butler slow-pitch softball team made easy work of the regional tournament Tuesday at home to advance to the next level.
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With a trip to the Class 3A State Tournament on the line, the Arapaho-Butler slow-pitch softball team made easy work of the regional tournament Tuesday at home to advance to the next level.
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Columns & Opinions
• Ever heard of a “snag”? It’s not a run in your sweater; it’s a standing dead tree that’s intentionally left in place to naturally break down. Snags play an important role in backyard ecosystems, offering food and shelter to a surprising range of wildlife. In fact, the National Wildlife Federation notes that a single snag can support up to 1,000 species, from birds to beneficial insects. Creating one is simple: If a tree dies, consider leaving it standing, as long as it’s safely away from your home. Just one snag per acre can make a meaningful difference.
DEAR HARRIETTE: Being an aunt is such a precious role. I love all my nieces and nephews as if they’re my own children, and it feels as though my siblings are raising all our children as a “village.”
Obituaries
Mary Lou Preston, age 93, of Corn, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, in Corn. Born on February 27, 1933, in La Plata, Missouri, Mary Lou was the cherished only daughter of Clarence Jr. and Mildred (Keck) Baity.
Robert “Bob” Lee King, age 88, formerly of Arapaho, Oklahoma, was born May 19, 1937, to William Jasper King and Lucille (Dowler) King. He passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Pasadena, Texas.