Tecumseh Golden Age Center

July has been a busy month at the Golden Age Center. We have sold knick-knacks at a dollar table, moved bingo to first and third Thursdays at 10 a.m.

More Pathways to the Classroom

A strong education system depends on supporting students, respecting parents and giving qualified educators a clear path into the classroom.

Here comes the sun

“Here comes the sun, doo-d-doo-doo. Here comes the sun, and I say, ‘It’s alright.’” That’s the opening George Harrison wrote for the ‘69 Beatles hit … while sitting in Eric Clapton’s garden. Wow, to be a bee on one of those flowers. What a dream!

Tall Tales from the farm

Yes, Virginia, there was a time when farm neighbors would load up the whole family and, without notification, go visit another farm family.Remember, this was at the time of no telephones or televisions. Radio helped farm families connect to the outside world.

Capitol Comments

As a mother, I understand the challenges working families face. I was fortunate to have paid leave when my daughters were born, but many American families do not have access to this benefit. Too many parents are forced to choose between caring for a newborn and earning a paycheck.

Meeting the Needs of Oklahoma Schools

A question that guides me at the Capitol is: Is this in the best interest of our students? That same principle guided many of the education bills we passed during the 2026 legislative session.This week we are continuing our discussion on common education bills, starting with House Bill 2959.

A Note to Our Subscribers

First, thank you.Your support allows the Countywide & Sun to continue doing what we’ve always believed is important — providing local news, covering community events, celebrating local achievements and keeping Pottawatomie County connected.

The Case of the Lost Teeth

“What do you mean you can’t remember where you put your dentures?”I was furious. We were four hours from home and two hours since we stopped to walk the dogs. At that very moment, Mr.

The Shed the Reds Built

My late father could, at best, be called a marginal sports fan. Like many Kentucky-born citizens, he became an “expert” on the first Saturday in May for the “Run for the Roses” at the historic Churchill Downs in Louisville. He never saw a horse race, never placed a bet, and never met a jockey.

Oklahoma has a favorite son

The Golden Age Center is a cool place to be in July, and I mean that literally. With the temperatures rising into the 90’s, we are so blessed to have air conditioning. Most of us at the center can remember the summer days before air conditioning.