The Story Behind the Nitzel 5K

I am Ciara (Nitzel) Kilhoffer, the daughter of Patrick and Marcy Nitzel. They both were affected by different brain tumors. Here are their stories: In 2010 Patrick was diagnosed with a large right frontal lobe meningioma after experiencing headache, fatigue and left sided weakness.

PTK at Redlands Wins Historic Honor

EL RENO, Okla. — In a remarkable achievement, the Alpha Beta Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) at Redlands Community College was selected the Most Distinguished Chapter among over 1,200 chapters internationally.

I’m Not a Good Shopper

Is it possible to somehow lock an online shopping site for those who are addicted? Maybe a complicated password that we won't be privy to? David and I are not shoppers, per se, as in entering brick-and-mortar establishments unless food and other necessities are involved.

Ferguson Features

In a previous Ferguson Feature, we learned of the efforts of the Tenth Cavalry of Buffalo Soldiers to combat illegal sale of alcohol to native Americans, among many other duties. In 1883, John D. Miles as agent for the Cheyenne and Arapaho at Darlington complained to Lt. Col.

Caddo Retired Educators Elect New Leadership

The Caddo County Retired Educators held the monthly meeting on Monday, April 8, at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center in Fort Cobb. There were 15 members present. The group was led in the flag salute by Linda Harrison and a devotional was given by Pama Phillips.

Today in History

April 24 is the 114th day of the year (115th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 251 days remaining until the end of the year. 1704 - The first regular newspaper in Colonial America, the News-Letter, is published in Boston, Massachusetts.

Internet Cost Support Program Draws to Close

The Affordable Connectivity Program, used by many Americans to reduce the cost of home internet connections, will end this month. It is a Federal Communications Commission program that helped ensure home broadband access at a discount to families and individuals that qualified.

June Election Limited toRepublicans

The upcoming election in Oklahoma and Blaine County has some national implications. In addition to the local races – for county clerk and sheriff – properly registered voters will also select a new member of the corporation commission and the United States Congressman for District 3.

Smiling Cutouts Represent Sad Truths

Like the abused or neglected children they represent, the wooden children are seemingly everywhere. There are some scattered on the courthouse lawn, a few at the Watonga Police Department and even a bunch over at City Hall. Sadly, there are more this year than last, about 20 more all told.