Death Tax Repeal Cut Act

The foundation of the United States economy rests firmly on the shoulders of our small businesses. From local, family-owned mom-and-pop shops to hardworking farmers and ranchers, their tireless efforts fuel our economic engine.

A Temporary Peace

Presidential race. Global warming. The economy. Taxes. Terrorism. Health care. Racism. Religious bigotry. Gun violence. Human rights. Pro Life. Pro Women’s Rights.I don’t know about you, but my brain is overloaded with negative media information influx.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Since the first of the year, the Golden Age Center has had a full staff! Karissa Marshal is site manager and learning all about the job of running the center for Project Heart. She is ready to do the paperwork necessary to make you a member if you are at least 60 years of age.

CAPITOL REPORT

Here are some updates that took place recently at the Capitol.Speaker Charles McCall continues to push for tax relief for Oklahomans after Senate leadership expressed interest in only passing the elimination of the state grocery sales tax.

Shawnee Will Shine Tonight, Shawnee Will Shine

When the sun goes down and the moon goes up… Shawnee will shine. If you’ve been to a Shawnee football game, you’ve heard the band play this tune.

Leaves Of Brown Came Tumbling Down

I have personal encounters with leaves which left their first estate and chose a home amidst us grounded mortals.The first encounter I will relate to you happened on the school grounds of my grade school, which was located near a large wooded area.

Letters To The Editor

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Passport Travel Tips

Calling all Oklahomans! If you’re planning to travel internationally this year, the first item on your checklist should be your passport. The United States Department of State faced significant backlogs and delays in passport processing in 2023, leaving many travelers frustrated.

County Hears Info To Streamline Road Maintenance

By SUZIE CAMPBELL Although no action was taken, the Pottawatomie County Commissioners received information from Robert Richards regarding March being Disability Awareness March. Richards said, “I am a 100 percent disabled person recognized by the state of Oklahoma.

Riding On The Crazy Train

“Remember when we were the crazy ones?” I’m paraphrasing, but that was a question asked at a small get together I attended last week. The question was only partly tongue-in-cheek but seems more and more apropos. No matter where you look, there’s a seemingly new breed of crazy being more “normal.”