With the New Year’s bringing a feeling of a hopeful and happy future to some, there are plenty of people who weren’t afforded that luxury. With the war between Russia and Ukraine still going on since Russia’s invasion, including occupation into the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, nearly four years ago, western Oklahoma’s own Brandon Barton made the decision to do what he can to make a difference to those directly impacted by the conflict.

Feel the burn

Kate Biggers digs deep while lifting kettlebell weights during her morning workout at the Acme Brick Park Fitness Center.

Caretaking

Leonardo Hernandez rakes piles of fallen leaves Monday morning off the front yard of a house on the 500 block of S. 13th Street.

A North Carolina woman was recently arrested after a traffic stop revealed her to allegedly be trafficking marijuana and mushrooms containing psilocyn or psilocybin.

In welcoming the new year, Custer County commissioners began their first meeting for 2026 by electing Dist. 2 Commissioner Bruce Walker as chairman.

Fresh coffee

George Goret enjoys a freshly brewed coffee while sharing New Year’s resolutions with his fellow residents at the Oklahoma Veterans Center.

(AP) – A small plane crashed Sunday at the Provincetown Municipal Airport on Cape Cod, catching fire and killing the pilot, who was the only person on board, officials said.

FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Responded to a report of suspicious subjects in the area of Lexington Ave. and Trenton Rd.

Sharing thoughts

Tom Pearce reads from a magazine while sharing New Year’s resolutions over coffee and doughnuts at the Oklahoma Veterans Center.

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