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Gise Pushes to Exemp Diapers from Tax

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Emily Gise, ROklahoma City, has filed legislation aimed to exempt baby diapers from the state sales tax, a move she said would provide targeted relief to families facing rising costs.'This bill is about doing our job as legislators.

Redland’s Rowe Named Communicator of the Year

EL RENO — Dayna Rowe, executive director of External Affairs at Redlands Community College, has been recognized as the Natalea Watkins Communicator of the Year by the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (OCPRA), a statewide honor recognizing outstanding leadership and achievement in...

Ferguson Features

Mrs. Ferguson continues to describe the first Watonga Christmas in her book “ They Carried the Torch…” And here let me say that if any skeptically inclined person tells you that there is no Santa Claus, don’t you believe him because there is.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

As you read this, you are probably getting ready for Christmas! There are several reasons to celebrate this season, but the main reason is the birth of our savior, Jesus. We gather together to worship him and to be with family and friends. Whatever way you celebrate, enjoy gathering with loved ones.

Animal Cruelty Charges Dropped

Charges against Caymon Wieczorrek have been dropped, according to Eric Epplin, an assistant district attorney from Canadian County. Wieczorreck had been charged with animal cruelty stemming from poor conditions and failure to dispose of a deceased dog at the Watonga dog pound.

No. 1 To Become Love’s Museum

What has been a rumor for some time has been confirmed by the Love’s corporate office – Store #1 is going to close. The last day of business at that location will be December 29.But don’t start wringing your hands just yet.

A Bubble Off Plumb

Whoo wee! I thought I was a pretty good grandma. I thought I had it all together when it comes to watching little ones.Boy, was I wrong. Well, not wrong so much as I forgot a lot.Like how much energy a 2-year-old has. And how many times they can ask ‘why?’ in a day.

Navigating Power and Tech Breakdowns

In December 2007, Oklahoma experienced one of the most devastating ice storms in its history. The storm caused at least $200 million in damage statewide, and at the peak of the event, more than 641,000 Oklahomans were without power. For thousands, outages lasted more than a week.

Bill Will Reduce School Report Requirements

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, RDurant, has filed legislation to reduce the administrative burden on Oklahoma schools.