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U.s. Rep. Stephanie Bice
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Not long ago, flying in the United States symbolized efficiency, civility, and confidence in a system that works. Today, delays, Democratic-driven shutdowns, close calls, and ongoing disruptions have chipped away at the system, making flying more of a hassle and even concerning for some consumers.
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U.s. Rep. Stephanie Bice
Thursday, May 28, 2026
On Memorial Day, we paused to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Across Oklahoma and the United States, flags were flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon, wreaths were laid, and loved ones gathered to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Stories I Should Have Told Sooner

Stories I Should Have Told Sooner

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Call Witness Protection Program!

Glenn Peck
Thursday, May 28, 2026
I have been physically and verbally assaulted. I’m desperate. I’ll change my name; wear a wig; wear a fake beard; maybe get on a Greyhound bus. I’ve got to do something. Here’s my story.My wife is more than just an occasional bird watcher. She has books and folding guides to Oklahoma songbirds.
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My favorite things

Julie Talton
Thursday, May 28, 2026
I love a good musical. It’s one of my favorite things. As I turn on the TV or open social media on my computer and phone, I really need a reminder of my favorite things… because honestly, the news and social media used to be among those.
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Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Arthenia Haney
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Thanks to all who supported the Golden Age Center by buying our Memorial crosses for Memorial Day remembrances. This site is a blessing to the Tecumseh community where seniors over 60 years of age may come to fellowship and eat a nutritious meal provided by Project HEART for only $1.50 per meal.
OK State Representative Danny Sterling

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State Rep. Danny Sterling
Thursday, May 21, 2026
We are officially in the interim as we adjourned Sine Die last week. The Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature has officially come to a close, and with that I want to take a moment to share a few highlights from the work we completed this year.
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Driverless Cars, Trucks, and Trains

Glenn Peck
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Up Front: I am opposed to anything driverless that has the potential of injury or death.One of my relatives is heavily involved with Driverless Electric Vehicles (DEV).
My Final Bow

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My Final Bow

Cheyanna Dietz, Ths Intern
Thursday, May 21, 2026
I have been privileged with sharing what is going on in Pottawatomie County for the past nine months, but it is now coming to an end. Interning at the Countywide & Sun opened my eyes to the community around me that I had never been super involved in before.
Tecumseh High School senior Shane Blankenship speaks about interning at the Countywide & Sun newspaper this semester, on May 14. Blankenship plans to attend Northern OK College: Stillwater and Oklahoma State University to pursue a career in sports broadcasting. Also shown is Internship Director Justin Wood, who is operating the slide show. Wood said THS had 60 interns at 30 different sites for the 2025-26 school year, and 11 of them gave presentations about their experiences that morning. By Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh High School senior Shane Blankenship speaks about interning at the Countywide & Sun newspaper this semester, on May 14. Blankenship plans to attend Northern OK College: Stillwater and Oklahoma State University to pursue a career in sports broadcasting. Also shown is Internship Director Justin Wood, who is operating the slide show. Wood said THS had 60 interns at 30 different sites for the 2025-26 school year, and 11 of them gave presentations about their experiences that morning. By Natasha Dunagan

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THS Internship comes to a close

Shane Blankenship, Ths Intern
Thursday, May 21, 2026
For the second semester of my senior year, I interned here at Countywide and Sun for my last class of the day, Monday through Wednesday, every week for about eighteen weeks. During my time, I learned more and more about writing every day.
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State Rep. Danny Williams
Thursday, May 14, 2026
As we close out the Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature, the House officially adopted a resolution to Sine Die on Thursday, May 14. We adjourned to the call of the chair on May 7 after completing action on all remaining legislation before the constitutional deadline.