Cows & Cabbage

Amidst the hustle and bustle following the April 19 tornado, a little piece of history slipped by. At Countywide & Sun, we were researching the origins of our paper. Our front page indicates that we reached our 100th volume on May 4, which is a remarkable achievement for any business.

Regulation Run Down

House Republicans recently passed legislation to fight against extreme executive overreach. In his first year, President Biden added more than $200 billion in new regulatory costs.

For The Love Of A Dog

A few years ago, Mr. Right and I had to forego a vacation because every cent saved for our trip was dumped into our dog. I told the vet that the dog was my vacation this year. He laughed and told me our dog was his vacation, too. Not funny, Doc.

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.

CAPITOL REPORT

This session, education remained at the top of our priorities. An education package, outlined below in a few bills, was the result of months of negotiations between the House and Senate, and I’m glad we were able to get something across the finish line in time.

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

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

“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

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

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.