News From Wildlife Dept.

The Wildlife Department's newest set of collectible license card designs are available now. The license cards are durable and waterproof, hold up to nine hunting and fishing licenses and privileges, and cost just $6.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everybody. I hope you had a fun filled Fourth of July. We sure had plenty of fireworks over our way. The mosquitoes kept me indoors, though. No news this week from the quilters. They finished the quilt they were working on so now they are waiting for the next quilt to put in the frame.

A Walk Down Memory Lane

We Buy Junk & Sell Antiques. A more accurate sign that should be posted in a prominent place on the wall of most 'antique' shops, or shoppes if you want to get fancy, would read 'We buy your junk and pass it off to unsuspecting rubes as antiques.'

Today in History

July 5 is the 186th day of the year; 179 days remain until the end of the year. 1775 Second Continental Congress adopts Olive Branch Petition. 1813 – War of 1812: Three weeks of British raids on Ft Schlosser, Black Rock and Plattsburgh, New York . 1814 – War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa: American...

A Day in the Life of a Columnist

Another Sunday has come and gone, and I have not completed my column. This is my 300th (Okay, my third. It just feels like more) attempt to come up with an idea this week. I have symbolically wadded up and tossed several pages into my virtual trash can.

I Can’t Catch a Break

Some days are like 'If it weren't bad luck, I'd have no luck at all.' Or maybe it's just one bad decision after another. I'm not sure, but something isn't working in my favor. I guess it pretty much started a few years ago when I had cancer surgery.

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.