Opinion

A Bubble Off Plumb

The boy was home for Christmas. Or, as he was quick to point out, he was in Oklahoma for Christmas. He considers Wyoming home and rightfully so, since he spent most of his growing up years there and in Montana. This trip, though, he was on a mission.

Setting Up for 2023 Session

The 59th Legislature convened Jan. 3 for Organizational Day. This is required by the Oklahoma Constitution to take place each odd-numbered year to formally organize each chamber by electing officers and approving rules.

Legislative Schedule Set

Rep. Charles McCall, a Republican from Atoka, was elected Jan. 3 as speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives for a historic fourth term.

2022 Strong Year for Gross Receipts

OKLAHOMA CITY – A thriving Oklahoma economy for most of 2022 helped propel Gross Receipts to the Treasury to a record calendar year high, but recently there has been a slowdown in growth, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced today. The 12-month gross receipts of $17.

Board Extends Hilterbran Contract

When the Watonga School Board met Jan. 9 in regular session, the meeting was swift and to the point.

A Bubble Off Plumb

My chickens hate me. Or not. It all started out so innocently. The Red-headed Stranger and I were at a big box farm supply store in another town. It was spring, but a little later on, so the tiny fluffy chicks had grown out into gawky chickzillas with ugly feather sprouts instead of fuzz.

Christmas is Coming

Christmas is just around the corner. What a joyous time of year. I love the displays of lights, the music, the general cheerfulness in the air, the anticipation of spending time with family and the food. But most of all, I'm reminded of the gift of a Savior to the world. For that I am most grateful.

A Bubble Off Plumb

We’re busy. We’re all busy and it is a crazy-busy time of year. I get it. There are guests coming and going, parties to attend, school functions and still the household must be maintained. You can’t really go to a party without clean clothes.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everyone! I hope you are all well. I know the flu is going around so be careful. I got my flu shot about three weeks ago so hopefully I’ll not get it. Sunday was a great day at the center. The Masons held a fundraiser for the senior citizens and the Beta Club did the cooking.