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Tired Of Mother Nature’s Hissy Fits

Tired Of Mother Nature’s Hissy Fits

Tired Of Mother Nature’s Hissy Fits

It’s tough when a long weekend coincides with a major storm and an upcoming deadline, especially if you work in newspaper publishing. It can definitely create a lot of anxiety. It was a beautiful weekend.
Capitol Comments

Capitol Comments

Capitol Comments

China’s Growing Grasp The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been immensely expanding its influence in the Western Hemisphere in an attempt to drastically change the current world order. The CCP not only seeks to intimidate and threaten the U.S.
Sanity’s Last Stand

Sanity’s Last Stand

Sanity’s Last Stand

“With thousands of me out there, everyone everywhere would have the chance to experience the joys of me,” I explained to Mr. Right. “The world will be a better place.” “The world has enough problems without adding a multitude of you,” he mumbled into his soda can as if I wouldn’t hear it.
Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

It seems that we just welcomed spring and now summer is approaching. Thankfully, the city of Shawnee is beginning to recover from the spring tornado because Oklahoma citizens respond to people in need. Please continue to keep those affected in your thoughts and prayers.
CAPITOL REPORT

CAPITOL REPORT

CAPITOL REPORT

The First Session of the 59th Legislature adjourned sine die on Friday, May 26 after months of hard work, particularly in our focus on education.

Letters To The E

ditor 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.

Charter Change Votes, Yes or No

Changes to the City of Shawnee’s Charter are on the ballot for Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The Countywide & Sun has spent some time reviewing the information provided by the City and researching information currently included in the Charter and State Statutes referenced by the City information sheets.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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.
Sounds of Living All Around Us

Sounds of Living All Around Us

Sounds of Living All Around Us

My refrigerator sounds like a tree frog. Every 13 seconds it lets out a tiny, soft croak. The sound doesn’t bother me, but it did take a couple of weeks to figure out where it originated. Mr. Right finally told me.