Picher Oklahoma

The Latest News About: Picher, Oklahoma Is Going To Be A Ghost Town, What's Left Of Picher, Oklahoma Is Being Torn Down: With Just About Every Resident Gone, Schools Closed And City Government Dismantled, Federal Officials Have Begun Demolishing The Town Of Picher, Okla., Officals Said Friday, Jan. 28.
The Federal Government Has Ordered The Demolition Because Of Years Of Lead Contamination.
However, There Is One Business Owner Standing In The Way Of Some Of The Wrecking Balls.
Gary Linderman, Owner Of Old Miner’s Pharmacy, Said He Has An Obligation To The People Who Are Left, Even Though There Are Only A Small Number Of Customers Still Come To His Store.
"It's Not Time For Me To Leave Yet," Linderman Said."We Are All Creatures Of Habit And Closing Might Throw (The People) Off."
Linderman Said Some Customers Still Come In To Buy Snacks, Over-The-Counter Medications And Beverages.

Picher Oklahoma