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Letters To The Editor

Letters To The Editor

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Letters To The Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
One Wednesday, several of my friends and I put up a Democratic message on a billboard on I-40 at mile marker 177. Sometime the following Saturday night thugs slit it to shreds.The message promoted Biden’s support of a woman’s right to choose. Some said it’s too controversial a subject.

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Are You A Stacker Or Spreader?

Glenn Peck
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Like it or not, we live in a world of increasing division based upon real or imagined characteristics or traits. This column will focus on humorous differences you may have overlooked.I first introduce the Stacker.
Arthenia Haney

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Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Arthenia Haney
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
“April showers bring May flowers” is an old quote. We at the Golden Age Center have been so thankful for the rain, but with it has come one of the worst tornado seasons to hit Oklahoma.
State Sen. Grant Green Senate District 28

State Sen. Grant Green Senate District 28

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Senate Report

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
I recently got my first bill of this session signed into law. Gov. Kevin Stitt signed my Senate Bill 1524 after it unanimously passed both legislative chambers.
For Four Years She Stayed Clear Of Covid

For Four Years She Stayed Clear Of Covid

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For Four Years, She Stayed Clear Of Covid

Patti Poteete
Thursday, May 2, 2024
From March 2020 through to the end of 2021, Mr. Right and I hunkered down and put a sign on the front gate declaring “Isolation in Progress. DO NOT ENTER!” adding a caricature of a giant, ugly virus germ-shooting green glop from its fanged mouth, and it seemed to work.
Night Sky Report

Night Sky Report

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Night Sky Report

Nick Lazzaro
Thursday, May 2, 2024
TAO and Odyssey Astronomy Club provided telescopes and the people to operate them at the Eclipse Observing Event held by the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum, in Seminole, for the school kids on April 7th and then at the Lunar/ Jupiter Viewing Event held at the OBU Soccer Fields in Shawnee and...
Pomp and Circumstance

Pomp and Circumstance

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Pomp and Circumstance

Julie Talton
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Pomp and Circumstance In D Major, Op.39, No.1, better known as the “Graduation Song,” was composed by Sir Edward Elgar in 1901. He didn’t originally write this to be played at graduations; it was to be performed at King Edward VII’s inauguration.
Former New Hope School student Beverly (Reaves) Kieffer said Mr. Lee Nevilles was one of her favorite teachers. He taught from 1962-1968. Shown, front row from left, are J.W. Miner, Ricky Timperley, Eddie Sherwood, Terry Dodson, middle row, Dorthy Annanders, Cindy Wiggins, Nevilles, Viola DeWitt, unknown, back row, Rocky Blanchard, Charles Annanders, Cathy Carpenter, Debbie Chastain, Ethel Dodson, Harold Yates and Willie Carpenter. Photo from the Collection of Glenn Dale and Kathryn Carter.

Former New Hope School student Beverly (Reaves) Kieffer said Mr. Lee Nevilles was one of her favorite teachers. He taught from 1962-1968. Shown, front row from left, are J.W. Miner, Ricky Timperley, Eddie Sherwood, Terry Dodson, middle row, Dorthy Annanders, Cindy Wiggins, Nevilles, Viola DeWitt, unknown, back row, Rocky Blanchard, Charles Annanders, Cathy Carpenter, Debbie Chastain, Ethel Dodson, Harold Yates and Willie Carpenter. Photo from the Collection of Glenn Dale and Kathryn Carter.

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Letter to the Editor: A Tribute to New Hope School

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
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 108 E. Washington.
It’s Time For State Enforcement On Illegal Immigration

It’s Time For State Enforcement On Illegal Immigration

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It’s Time For State Enforcement On Illegal Immigration

Attorney General Gentner Drummond
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Every state in the Union is confronting the threat to public safety created by the Biden Administration’s utter failure to secure the border. Even so-called “sanctuary cities” have been overrun and overwhelmed, their elected leaders calling for action and reform.

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Here Comes The Snakes

Glenn Peck
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Disclaimer: The best all time snake story and the best there will ever be was told by Wendy Bagwell, “Here comes the rattlesnakes” (You Tube).What follows are some personal accounts and my reporting of snake stories told to me.