A Handy thing to know

“C’mon back!” I shouted, waving my arms around pretending to be one of those people who direct airplanes out of the boarding gates with glow-wands. The travel trailer inched toward me, edged left, over-corrected right and was undeniably about to take out the carport.“Stop! WHOA!

Happy 94th Birthday Leota & Almeda

Those of us at the Golden Age Center remember the days when there was no air conditioning.It was cooler to play in the shade or sit on the porch in the evening. We definitely enjoy the air conditioning at the center now that summer has arrived.

ELECTION DAY REMINDERS AND TIPS

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, for the Mid-America Special Proposition Election.

Lies, Lies, and More Lies

I don’t know who started this slippery slope of one lie after another. There are only two suspects. This column will introduce the two suspects and shine a spotlight on the lies.

Warnings and Advice

The Golden Age Center members want to send our condolences to those families who have suffered losses from the recent tragedies that have occurred from the flooding, especially in Texas. Rain and water can be so beneficial to life; yet too much brings unforeseeable sad results.

Letters To The Editor

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.Libraries Need Our Help!

To the Man I Married

It was only 12 years ago that we met. You, from Los Angeles, California; me from Long Island, New York. It was a miracle we found each other in the middle of Oklahoma. You called it “lightning in a bottle.” I believe you were my gift from God.

Letters To The Editor

The Oklahoma State Superintendent is apparently alleging that Oklahoma school districts are spending too much on administrative costs?Fact: Under Oklahoma 70 OS 18-124 Statute Public School Administration Costs Are Capped At 5% For Large School Districts- and 6-8% For Smaller Districts.

Capitol Comments

Washington, D.C.- After voting to support H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill, Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement: “H.R. 1 is about delivering real support to hardworking Americans.

Calls Needed to Protect National Weather Service Operations

OKLAHOMA CITY – We at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) extend our deepest condolences to families tragically impacted by the recent flooding in Texas.Flooding along the Guadalupe River early Friday caught residents, summer campers, and tourists off-guard.