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Glenn Peck

Thursday, May 7, 2026

The North Rock Creek Theater Company performance of “Newsies” has caused me to delay the submission of a couple of columns that are almost complete.

A Mighty Gust of Wind

Patti Poteete

Thursday, May 7, 2026

I went straight from the dentist chair to the grocery store. My lower lip, as well as half my face, was swollen and numb, and all I wanted to do was purchase my groceries and go home to an ice pack and two Ibuprofen.

Donna Mayo showed the Tecumseh City Council an example of the crosses the Golden Age Center has available for purchase for $10. If interested, stop by the Senior Center in Tecumseh between 9 am and 1 pm. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Arthenia Haney

Thursday, May 7, 2026

The Golden Age Center has welcomed many new members recently. If you are 60 years of age, you are welcome to become a member and enjoy the food, fun, and fellowship that happens every week day from 8:00 to 1:30.

State Rep. Danny Sterling

CAPITOL REPORT

State Rep. Danny Sterling

Thursday, April 30, 2026

As we move through week 13 of the Second Session of the 60th Legislature, we have reached an important milestone in the legislative process. All Senate bills were required to be reported out of oversight committees to remain eligible for consideration this year.

'What if grace is how we began?'

Julie Talton

Thursday, April 30, 2026

“Tell me you’re right, and tell me I’m wrong. So busy screamin’ too loud to get along. We scroll past the pain we don’t understand; we build our walls and then paint them blue and red.” Rob Winchester asks, “What if grace is how we began?

The Golden Age Center

Arthenia Haney

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Members of the Golden Age Center are thankful for the rains that came with the month of April! It was a busy month for Memorial Day cross sales. Thanks to all who have purchased one.

Week 12 Session Progress

State Rep. Danny Sterling

Thursday, April 23, 2026

As we begin Week 12 of the Second Session of the 60th Legislature, our work at the Capitol continues at a steady and deliberate pace. Like any good classroom, progress happens step by step, and each decision builds on the last.

Stories I Should Have Told Sooner

They Said What?

Glenn Peck

Thursday, April 23, 2026

This column will review what some people said. Our readers may recognize some of the quotes.Neil Armstrong“One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” These were the first words of Astronaut Neil Armstrong as he stepped onto the surface of the moon.

OKC Bombing Anniversary

U.S. Representative Stephanie Bice

Thursday, April 23, 2026

April 19, 1995, is a day that forever changed Oklahoma City, our state, and our nation. This year marks the 31st anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, a tragic act of domestic terrorism that took 168 innocent lives.

Capitol Comments

U.S. Representative Stephanie Bice

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Wednesday, April 15th, was Tax Day, but Republicans and President Trump are working to turn what is often a burden into more relief and simplicity for American families.

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