The View from Here

Sitting on the back deck with my first morning cup of java in hand, I listen to the birds and frogs and my dogs barking at anything that twitches. A slight end-of-summer chill surrounds me, but hot, steamy coffee, my favorite cardigan, and the rising sun warms my body as well as my soul.

Nutritious meals available to seniors

There are many issues that senior citizens face, and one of those may be having a daily nutritious meal. Thanks to the City of Tecumseh and Project HEART, anyone over 60 years of age may become a member of the Golden Age Center.We offer many activities for seniors besides meals.

Capitol Report

One of the most important responsibilities we have as lawmakers is to ensure that Oklahomans can travel safely and efficiently across our state. Reliable roads and bridges connect families, support local businesses and keep our economy moving forward.

Letters To The Editor, Letter #1

We welcome your letters. All letters must be signed and must include a phone number for verification (it will not be printed). Mail letters to P.O. Box 38, Tecumseh; e-mail to editor@countywidenews.com, or bring them by our office at 101 N. Broadway.

Letters To The Editor, Letter #2

To the editor, The impossible happened less than six months into my first duty assignment in San Bernardino, California. A member of our unit received a call from his wife that President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated. Women started crying and hugging each other.

Adapting to a Growing Oklahoma

New Judiciary and Civil Procedure LawsOne of the lessons I learned in my years as a teacher and principal is that clear rules and fair processes help people feel confident and secure. The same is true for our legal system.

I Report—You Decide!

While in high school in Indiana (1955-59), there were two stories that each boy heard and probably told many times. Our readers can judge whether those two stories, which follow, are true.

Upcoming Frontier Days

The members at the Golden Age Center welcome the change in weather that comes with the arrival of September and the promise of autumn! Right now, we are anticipating the celebration of Frontier Days and the settlement of the city of Tecumseh.

Capitol Report

During the First Session of the 60th Legislature, we worked to improve Oklahoma’s court system to make it more efficient and better serve both citizens and businesses. Two key measures, Senate Bill 453 and Senate Bill 632, reflect these efforts by providing fair, practical solutions for Oklahomans.

Sanity’s Last Stand

With all good intentions, I planted four tomato plants at the beginning of the summer … and then promptly forgot about them. They were not far from the back door, yet on the other side of a fence and only four inches tall. Out of sight, out of my mind thinking I could grow anything.