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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

A Mighty Gust of Wind

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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

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

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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

State Rep. Danny Sterling

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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?'

'What if grace is how we began?'

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'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

The Golden Age Center

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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

Week 12 Session Progress

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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

Stories I Should Have Told Sooner

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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

OKC Bombing Anniversary

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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

Capitol Comments

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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.