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.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi everyone! I hope you had a great holiday weekend and saw lots of pretty fireworks. I know you probably heard plenty. We went and saw the ones at Roman Nose and then went to Huff-Lorang for more. They are all so pretty.

Ferguson Features

There were two couples in on Saturday. One of the ladies was a sewing machine enthusiast and gave Barbara a website on how to look up the dates sewing machines were manufactured. Barbara said it’s nice visiting with the different people that comes in.

Letter to the Editor

Seven weeks ago, on May 10, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer CoViD19 Vaccine for children 12­15 years of age.

Nothing in this House Works Correctly

Nothing in this house works correctly (including me but that's another story LOL)!!! I'm the type who, once I've installed or downloaded anything, expects it to work perfectly and forever.