The Sweetwater News

News from the Sweetwater, OK area. All Sweetwater related news is welcome and can be sent to wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added throughout the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.

Monday, May 10, 2004

Monday 05.10.04

Sarah Rangle who has been expecting but planning to go back to her home to have the baby had the baby today. They had to go to a hosptial this morning after her water broke. We pray that all goes well.

The bank at Erick, OK 14 miles south of Sweetwater was robbed this morning. Ora Lee Roberts the wife of Sweetwater's Mayor was in the bank at the time of the robbery. Apparently a note was passed a teller by the robber. It has been reported that a car was surrounded by six police cars at the old truck stop in Sayre, OK and that this may be the robber.

Things are still booming in Sweetwater with oilfield drilling rigs everywhere. Howard Lohberger has had his new used car dealership open for several weeks and it appears to be doing well. It is located in the old McIntyre buildings. It is also been reported that a cafe will be opening in Sweetwater in the same building that was used as a cafe in the past. The building is located west of the Keathley store.

North of Sweetwater is the new disposal facility which has built new buildings and reportedly will be in operation for many years.

The Sweetwater School Multi-purpose building has been rebuilt since the tornado of last year and is like new.

If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.