Opinion

Leave Us Seniors Alone

Getting old can be wonderful. It certainly beats the alternative. We were looking forward to David's retirement after 35 years with one company and 42 years of marriage. I know David was anyway. Me, I wasn't so sure.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor & People of Watonga, The T. B. Ferguson Home Museum needs extensive restoration work. Continued lack of funding and help to do the work has resulted in a steady decline in the condition of the home over the years.

The Super Bowl of Colds

I'm guessing the patron saint of colds is mad at me for making fun of David last week regarding his man cold. My cold has morphed into the cold to end all colds. I’ve caught the “Oscar,” the “Gold Cup,” the “Super Bowl” of all colds. In other words, a man cold.

OSU Spring Graduates Include Blaine County Natives

STILLWATER – On Friday, Oklahoma State University released a complete list of the 4,047 students and 2,508 Oklahomans who graduated from the school this spring, according to the Office of the Registrar. The list includes several Blaine County students.

Local Students Make University of Oklahoma Spring Honor Roll

NORMAN – The University of Oklahoma announced its spring 2021 Honor Roll on Wednesday, June 30, releasing a list that included several Blaine County natives. In a press release, OU said the Honor Roll is “a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards.

Lucky Star Reopens

WATONGA – Two weeks after closing amid a ransomware attack, the Watonga location of Lucky Star Casino reopened on Saturday, July 3. It was the third Lucky Star location to reopen, after Concho and Clinton. Other Lucky Star casinos in Hammon and Canton are still closed after the attack.

Frank Lucas Urges No Postal Rate Increase

WASHINGTON D.C. — Recently, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) in sending a bipartisan letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy requesting he postpone the proposed postal rate increase until January, 2022.

Freedom Prayer for Independence Day

Lord God Almighty, in whose name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have the grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our...

A Lamp to My Feet

Today, we will start a short study of the book of Joel. Joel was a prophet sent by God to Israel, the northern kingdom. Joel 1:3 tells us, “Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children to another generation.

Can Man Colds Be Fatal?

The answer could be yes if the man of the house doesn't get his tuchas off the couch SOON. We both have had colds for the last week but to see David languishing on the couch, you'd think it was the end of the world. I will tell you this–he is a trooper.