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In Ukraine and internationally, scenario darkens for Russia

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Europe pushed Monday to toughen its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Sweden following Finland in deciding to seek NATO membership and European Union officials working to rescue proposed sanctions that would target Russian oil exports helping to finance the war.

Sweden ends neutrality, joins Finland in seeking NATO berth

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden’s prime minister announced Monday that Sweden will join Finland in seeking NATO membership in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a historic shift that comes after more than 200 years of military nonalignment in the Nordic country.

Ashley Judd talks about mental health after mother’s death

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Ashley Judd encouraged people to seek help for their mental health and talked about her grieving process after the loss of her mother, country star Naomi Judd. In an interview aired on “Good Morning America” on Thursday, the movie star said she wanted to address her mother’s struggle with depression.

Rapper Casanova pleads guilty in NYC drug conspiracy case

NEW YORK (AP) — The rapper Casanova pleaded guilty to charges in a gang-related federal racketeering case that accused him of drug dealing and robbery, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. The performer, whose legal name is Caswell Senior, was charged in a 2020 indictment against more than a dozen other members of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang.

Container Gardening

Have you ever heard the saying “the faster I go the behinder I get?” That is me to a T here at my Two Acre Paradise/Three Dog Circus. The Multi-County Master Gardener Association annual plant/ rummage sale takes a huge bite out of my time all year, but especially in March, April and first week of May; this just happens to be the time that I should be concentrating on my OWN gardening.

Tracy Jessie

Funeral for Tracy Lynn Jessie, 61, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the First Baptist Church of Frederick, with Brother Jeff Jessie, Rev. Tim Billy, and Rev. Les Banks, officiating.

Lester Ray Greathouse

Memorial services for Lester Ray Greathouse are scheduled for Wednesday, 10:00 am at the First Baptist Church in Ardmore with Dr. Alton Fannin officiating. The family will host a visitation on Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 at Craddock Funeral Home in Ardmore.

Sherri Gunsolus

A memorial service for Sherri Gunsolus will be held Thursday, May 19th at 10:00 a.m. at the Crystalrock Cathedral with Rev. Teri Beane officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Craddock Funeral Home.