Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Members of the Golden Age Center are so thankful for our competent, friendly, and dependable staff: Karissa Marshall, site manager; Heather Hitchcock, cook; Talia Hammons, assistant cook; and Gary Terry, dishwasher. The kitchen staff are so good at their jobs!

“Manic Monday”

“It’s just another manic Monday. I wish it was Sunday…” The Bangles turned a weekly feel into a “Manic Monday” hit in 1986 after Prince gave them the song he wrote, to record.Most Monday-through-Friday work and school-goers can relate to the dread of Monday.

CAPITOL REPORT

The Legislature has an obligation not only to the immediate needs of state government, but to investments that can benefit Oklahomans for years to come. One way we do that is through the Statewide Recovery Fund.

The stories that built us

Fifty years ago this month, the Countywide News officially registered as a business.

Prepared for Anything

What’s in a purse? That which we call a handbag by any other name would feel as cumbersome. A bit Shakespearean, but really, ladies, what’s in your purse? I handed mine to Mr. Right the other day; he actually stumbled backward at the unexpected weight.“What do you have in this thing?”

Maddix Bias Act Ceremonial Signing

Last week, I was honored to join the family of Maddix Bias for a ceremonial signing of House Bill 1933, the Maddix Bias Act, which tackles the use of nitrous oxide.It’s named in memory of Maddix, a 2023 Tecumseh High School graduate and standout baseball player, whose life was tragically cut short...

CAPITOL COMMENTS

One of the most important responsibilities I have as your representative in Congress is helping Oklahomans navigate the federal government.

“Stand by for….NEWS”

(Apologies to the late Paul Harvey.)I have owned The World Almanac and Book of Facts, an annually published book, from the days it cost about two bucks to today, when it is about twenty bucks. The 2026 issue has 1,008 pages. Recently, I randomly opened it to pages 252 and 253.

CAPITOL REPORT

When people think about the state budget, they often think about funding for day-to-day operations.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center has welcomed several new members this month. If you are 60 years of age, you are welcome to sign up to eat a balanced meal for $1.50, which is served daily, Monday through Friday. This week we had one of my personal favorite meals, Chef’s salad with fruit.