Night Sky Report

Snow and sub-freezing temperatures do NOT make for good viewing conditions! While some of the evenings provided us with clear, steady skies and very low humidity (creating high contrast conditions), the low temperatures were and are problematic for a lot of us.

A different kind of bootlegger

Traditional Bootlegger: I had a cousin who, when he was not hunting or fishing, worked as a cement subcontractor. His home county was a Dry County; whereas most of his work was in Wet Counties.

Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor, The overwhelming generosity of the people of Tecumseh helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season. Across the U.S., the Samaritan’s Purse project collected 10.5 million shoebox gifts in 2024.

Chasing Stardom

I’m not really a fan, but when a friend sent a text message that a famous actor was at the wheel of the vehicle next to her at a stop light in town. My mind snapped. I knew he grew up in the area and visited family on occasion. Could it be true?“Drive straight north,” I demanded of Mr. Right.

Subscription Price Increase Effective Mar. 3

The cost of running every business, small or large, has increased exponentially in recent years. The newspaper business is no exception. In April 2021, the Countywide & Sun increased its subscription rate for the first time in over 20 years.

Senate Report

The Senate just completed bill filing for the upcoming legislative session. Senators filed 1,124 bills and 17 joint resolutions for consideration this year. Combined with the House bills that were filed, more than 3,200 pieces of legislation are eligible to be heard this session.

Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor: SB823: Homeowners in Oklahoma whose primary residence is either a mobile home or site-built home on land they do not own (e.g., leased land) are currently not eligible to file for Homestead Exemption.

“We are the champions”

We are the champions, my friend. And we’ll keep on fighting til the end.” Queen wasn’t singing about football in this 1977 classic, but we have put that song to use during so many sports occasions. I cannot help but sing it and reference my team.

Cows & Cabbage

Last week, Oklahoma mourned the death of Gene Rainbolt, but another beloved person’s loss was felt by many Pottawatomie County residents, especially those in Tecumseh.Carolyn Daugherty taught choir for many years in Tecumseh.

The Roach Coach and other diners

This Column is from my USAF experience from 1963-83.Chances are, if you ever served at Tinker AFB, other military installations, or at construction sites, you are very much aware of the Roach Coach.  For the uninitiated, think “food truck.