A Bubble Off Plumb

I have never been so proud of my brother as the time he got arrested. Yes, you read that correctly. My brothers grew up in rural Florida in the 50s and 60s and like most farm kids back then, they could and did mix it up with the best of them.

Gas Prices Drop Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks

Oklahoma gas prices have fallen 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.35/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,294 stations. Gas prices in Oklahoma are 43.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 123.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Bids in for Greenfield F.D.

When the Blaine County Commissioners met April 20 in regular session, one of the hot topics on the agenda was getting the rest of the bids for the Greenfield Fire Department construction opened.

Watonga Superintendent Addresses Virtual Learning

Watonga schools have now fully implemented a distance learning program. We had over 90% of our elementary students pick up packets last week while middle and high school students have utilized the internet to continue their education.

Programs Rolled Out for Unemployment, Utility Help

Even as economic stimulus checks are arriving and assisting Oklahomans to meet everyday expenses, other programs are being set up or enacted to help families stay on an even keel until the pandemic closures and layoffs pass.

Help for Producers on the Way

There have been several recent developments in efforts to protect American farmers and ranchers and ensure the food supply in the United States.

A Lamp to My Feet

I thought we would go back to the list of seven things the LORD hates found in Proverbs 6:16-19, “There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste...

Today in History

Today is Wednesday, April 22, the 113th day of 2020. There are 253 days left in the year.

Pandemic, Smandemic Let the Good Times Roll

This staying at home stuff is getting to me. It's gotten so bad that if I, the Queen of the Couch Potatoes, have to choose between getting out of my nice comfy nightgown, pajama pants and robe or going to the store, I'll just stay home. It doesn't seem worth the effort.

Ferguson Features

During this pandemic, I have seen so many people sewing face masks for themselves and others, sharing their patterns and tips, and even some donating face masks to first responders, health care and other essential workers that are on the front lines of it all.