Opinion

Laws Designed to Combat Illegal Pot Grows

OKLAHOMA CITY– Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised the governor and state Legislature for a suite of legislation to help law enforcement crack down on Oklahoma’s illegal marijuana grow operations.

A Bubble Off Plumb

Well, let me rail about a few things that are really starting to get under my skin. First off is the garbage starting to reappear on the streets. For crying out loud! The city just did us all a giant favor.

Regular Session Ends; Special Session Continues

The first regular session of the 59th Legislature concluded before 5 p.m. the last Friday in May as the state Constitution requires. We are still convened in special session, however, allowing us to come back to override any vetoes, if necessary.

Ferguson Features

June 14 is Flag Day. At the Ferguson Home Museum, we hope to have a large American flag, Oklahoma Flag and Watonga Flag flying proudly. On the following Saturday, June 17, a flag ceremony is planned at the Ferguson Museum.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everyone! I hope you had a good week, and didn’t you just love the rain we received? The ducks and birdsl enjoyed the water flowing down the gully south of the airport. Well, we had our chicken noodle dinner. There must have been a lot of other things going on.

Recovery Is All in The Abs

This recovery business is getting old; but then so am I so it evens out, I guess. It's been three days since I had a minor procedure that was handled robotically but it feels more like three years. Okay, three weeks maybe.

Budget Agreements for State, Nation

OKLAHOMA CITY – Budgets have dominated the political landscape, both at the state and federal levels over the past week.

Sounding the Alarm on Grid Reliability, Again

The Biden administration’s overreaching energy regulation is sacrificing Americans’ ability to run their businesses and power their homes.

Ferguson Features

Here is the report on the 'Grand Reopening' of the Museum. It went off better than expected, having an estimated 50 visitors with more than half wanting tours. We had many who just came to have a hotdog and visit and didn't need the tour.

A Bubble Off Plumb

I like to think I am a tough old bird. Probably more old than tough, really. But when compared to those who have gone before us, I am not even fit to stand in their shade. Elva Ferguson comes to mind first.