COUNTY LIFE

Published

11 years ago

01/23/2016

By DANI BLACKBURN

While other mothers were busy Halloween night chasing princesses and superheroes as they loaded up on candy, Maci McClelland’s worst fears as a mom came true. Her new baby boy, appearing perfectly healthy until a few days before, was diagnosed with cancer.

McClelland, 22, long-time resident and graduate of Bowie High School, is no stranger to health concerns when it comes to her children.

Her oldest daughter, Taylynne, was born four months premature and weighed in at only one pound, eight ounces. Her daughter spent four and a half months in the hospital fighting for her life before she was healthy enough to be taken home.

Her second child, Raylen, was born 10 weeks early at three pounds, five ounces, but was otherwise healthy.

Creedyn, on the other hand, was almost full term at 36 weeks and appeared healthy. McClelland enjoyed a short, blissful time of raising three adorable, healthy children.

Then the unimaginable happened. At just nine weeks old, Creedyn was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, or ALL. Read the story of this family’s fight against a childhood cancer in the weekend News.

Taylynne and Raylen surround their little brother, Creedyn with lots of love as he fights a battle with a blood cancer. (courtesy photo)

Pictured (Top) Creedyn McClelland.

COUNTY LIFE

Tribute to the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

Published

2 weeks ago

09/10/2026

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Inside today find a special section Remembering 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of this pivotal day in America’s history.

This section provides an hour by hour account of that day to inform those who may not familiar with the details. We pay tribute to all those who faced the attacks and helped save those in danger from all walks of life. May this tribute remind you of all America lost that day and how the country moved forward.

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Art of the Song adds youth art events

Published

3 weeks ago

09/03/2026

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Area young people from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to take part in the Art of the Song Young Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition on Oct. 10 during the annual music festival in Nocona.
Entry is free and artists may enter up to three pieces of artwork. One entry must be music-related, while the other two can be any art medium or genre. Drop-off artwork from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at 103 Clay Street.
Art will be displayed starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10. Those with questions may call R. Marie Molsbee, 940-887-0165 or horse.power.ranch.nocona@gmail.com.
The performing arts portion will be at Bitters & Sweets, 206 Clay Street. If you have a child who loves to sing, dance or play an instrument or perform? Let them share their talents in a performance at the Art of the Song.
Those interested in the performing arts program may contact Carla at 940-765-5619 or carlad@bittersandsweetsbar.com.

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Tales ‘N’ Trails board readies annual fundraiser

Published

3 weeks ago

09/03/2026

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The staff, board of directors and volunteers of Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum are making plans for the group’s major fundraiser, “Shebang” on Sept. 26.
This year Shebang will join in all the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.
Mark your calendar when the doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and $350 for a table of eight. Shebang takes place in the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The evening will feature a dinner prepared by local chefs, fun games where you could win a prize, live and silent auctions, plus the popular bucket auction where you never know who will win. A new menu is being served that will feature prime rib, roasted sweet potatoes, hominy casserole, broccoli salad and strawberry shortcake.
Reservations are being taken now, just call the museum at 825-5330. Proceeds from the Shebang help pay for annual operating costs of the museum. Call 825-5330 to purchase tickets, also visit the website at talesntrails.org to see auction items and learn more about the museum.