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Stories I Should Have Told Sooner Glenn Peck

Stories I Should Have Told Sooner Glenn Peck

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A Few Unusual Effects of Advertising

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Several years ago, my late wife and I were leaving Sulphur, OK, when I spied an eye-catching sign that said: “A business that does not advertise is like a man that winks in the dark; he knows what he is doing, but no one else does.”
Capitol C omments U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice

Capitol C omments U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice

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America Will Always Prevail

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
This week marked 21 years since America was changed forever. Our way of life will always be thought of as before and after the devastating day of September 11, 2001. Americans watched and endured the pure evil that attacked our nation and took thousands of innocent lives.
Capitol R eport State Rep. Danny Sterling

Capitol R eport State Rep. Danny Sterling

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The Economic Outlook For Oklahoma

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
As the effects of inflation are still being felt across the nation, I want to discuss the economic outlook here in Oklahoma. Oklahoma currently has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which ranks us 11th in the country.
More Unspoken Secrets Of Senior Adults

More Unspoken Secrets Of Senior Adults

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More Unspoken Secrets Of Senior Adults

Glenn Peck
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Last week was so fun, I will share a few more of the unspoken secrets of senior adults. Just remember, it is meant to be more representative than encyclopedic.
Babysit A Two-Year-Old, Easy-Peasy, Not

Babysit A Two-Year-Old, Easy-Peasy, Not

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Babysit A Two-Year-Old, Easy-Peasy, Not

Sanity’s Last Stand Patti Poteete
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Like good grandparents, Mr. Right and I willingly babysit our grandboys at least once per week, just a few hours here and there. We live next-door, which makes it convenient for us to play with the littles while giving temporary respite to our daughter, mom of a five- and twoyear- old.
Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

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Tecumseh Golden Age Center Arthenia Haney
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Arthenia Haney The Golden Age Center started September by being closed for Labor Day. We are so thankful for the recent rains and cooler weather. In addition, we are thankful for the improved health of Joy Potter, Don Lott, and Glenda Smith.

Letters To The Editor

Thursday, September 1, 2022
Editor Countywide & Sun; I am concerned with a story of 25 August in the Countywide, in which John Brown, “the Butcher of Osawatomie” was portrayed as an anti-slave hero.
A Few Unspoken Secrets Of Senior Adults

A Few Unspoken Secrets Of Senior Adults

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A Few Unspoken Secrets Of Senior Adults

Glenn Peck
Thursday, September 1, 2022
This letter was spawned by a laugh-filled conversation with another senior adult who happily joined me in its preparation. It is meant to be more representative than encyclopedic.
High School Intern Aspires To Be The Change

High School Intern Aspires To Be The Change

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High School Intern Aspires To Be The Change

Adriana Fincher
Thursday, September 1, 2022
I want to be the change. I am a little new to this journalism thing, so brace yourself as I jump in with both feet. Hi! I am Adriana Fincher. I am seventeen years old and a senior cheerleader at Tecumseh High School (THS).