Weekly News Brief:

SWOSU announces fall graduates A total of 409 students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford and Sayre completed requirements for either associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees after the 2020 fall semester.

A Lamp to My Feet

This is my last article on Ezekiel at this time. Once again I must emphasize that a great responsibility is placed on each and every Christian. This great responsibility is the Great Commission. We are commanded in Mark 16:15-16, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.

Today in History

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2021. There are 310 days left in the year. On this date: In 1815, American engineer and inventor Robert Fulton, credited with building the first successful commercial steamboat, died in New York at 49.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi Everyone! I hope you’ve survived all the snow and cold weather. It was something I don’t want to go through again anytime soon. I’m wondering what our spring is going to be like. I guess we’ll face whatever comes along. As you probably know the center was closed all last week.

Ferguson Features

Another side of Valentine's Day is thought to be the church's way to "christianize" the pagan celebration of Lupercalia. While some believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine's death or burial - which probably occurred around A.D.

Snowpocalypse 2021

We Okies recently celebrated our once-a-year snowpocalypse which is defined in my Okie dictionary as more than an inch of snow at a time. Who knew this would turn into a yearly thing? I will say, we certainly outdid ourselves in the snowpocalypse category this year.

Becky Espy

Why are you running for the board of education? What are things you hope to accomplish if elected? If elected I hope to gain support from the board members in launching a strategic planning session to gather the vision and goals of the community, teachers, staff, and students.

Dwight McGee

Why are you running for the board of education? What are things you hope to accomplish if elected? I am seeking to be re-elected because I care deeply about our children. I want to foster whatever it takes to provide a quality education for all children.

Beef Industry

At this time, consumers are not likely to experience any sudden spike in beef prices brought on by mid-February snowstorms. The beef industry itself will be weathering the consequences, said Oklahoma State University experts.

Proven Gardening Selections Revealed

While some people seem to be born with green thumbs, others need a little support to bring their gardening skills into full bloom. The popular Oklahoma Proven plant promotion program at Oklahoma State University is providing that guidance again for 2021.