GENERALLY SPEAKING

A major focus of mine since taking office as Attorney General has been to fight back against a pattern of federal overreach by the Biden-Harris Administration. A frequent target of that overreach is Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry.

Session Recap: Public Safety

In our legislative session this year, we approved many bills related to public safety.One of our biggest bills of the year was House Bill 4156, which was a direct response to the failures of the federal government to address illegal immigration.

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“RESPECT, find out what it means to me…” School’s back in session and we always have a refresher course on respect (teachers, classmates, parents, rules, oneself)! As we sit in the dropoff line with my daughter, we usually jam out to some tunes to get our day jumpin’.

Train Wreck in the Time Tunnel

The start of school invariably propels me back to my early school days. Some readers may remember my prior account of my escape from that first-grade gulag in Kentucky. This column will deal with the school’s location, description of facilities, and exposure of my first-grade teacher named Mrs.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Help! The Golden Age Center is looking for a few new volunteers for our home-bound meal program. A single person, a couple, a group, a business, or anyone who has an hour to donate in the middle of the day to deliver hot meals to shut-ins is needed. Call Clarissa Marshall at 598-5733.

Night Sky Report

The weather in August has been both unusual and typical. High temperatures and humidity have had detrimental effects on viewing from the observatory. Then there is cloud cover with the accompanying rain. On one occasion, a storm dumped in excess of eight inches on the observatory overnight.

On Aug. 29 A Major Bill Takes Effect

State Rep. Danny SterlingLast year, the House approved House Bill 1955 and the Senate gave it the final stamp of approval in the spring. Right now, every Oklahoman pays a 4.5% state sales tax on groceries.

Puppies, Puppies, And More Puppies

(Please Spay/Neuter Your Pets)Last StandLike myself, my neighbor loves animals. And we love living in a rural area on a dirt road outside city limits. The problem begins with people not spaying or neutering their pets. Next comes the unwanted puppies or kittens.

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.Dear Editor, It’s time for a national bake sale.

A Light Agenda For County Commissioners

It was a light agenda for the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners during the special meeting held on Monday, Aug. 19.