Oversight and Oklahoma’s Future

The pace at the Capitol has been steady, and with that pace comes important milestones that shape how legislation moves forward.Last week marked the final week for policy committees and appropriations subcommittees to hear House bills during the Second Session of the 60th Legislature.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center has had a busy week! In addition to our regular meal, our monthly site council business meeting, and weekly Bingo game on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., we had a Valentine celebration.

Celebrating Inspiring Women

International Women’s Day is on March 8. In 1978, Santa Rosa, CA declared a “Women’s History Week” to coincide with that date. President Jimmy Carter expanded the city’s proclamation by declaring the week of Mar. 8 officially “National Women’s History Week.

I believe

This month, I was inspired by the gospel. I attended Bethel AME, where they were celebrating Black History Month.The pastor played a song by Marvin Sapp, 'I Believe,' to help inspire the congregation. Sapp sings, “I believe in myself ‘cause I know I get my help from the power in the sky, I believe.

Maps, Maps, and More Maps

Quick Map Fact #1: Almost all of South America is east of New York City.Quick Map Fact #2: Russia is so big that it has eleven Time Zones.

Thank you, Mr. McCormick!

The sanctuary of St. Benedict Catholic Church was full of well-known faces from the community and church family. They were all there to pay their respects to long-time reporter and editor Mike McCormick.Rev.

It’s a Taxing Time

If you’ve ever tried to fill out your own tax return, you know that nothing tests the limits of sanity quite like deciphering the IRS’s cryptic forms.

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.

Conversations from the Capitol

Greetings from the Capitol! We are well into the Second Session of the 60th Legislature, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving you.

Meaningful Voices at the Capitol

The Capitol has been filled this week with meaningful legislation and thoughtful debate focused on what will best serve Oklahomans. We are still in the early stages of the legislative process.