It all started back in 2017 when I wanted to do a lesson over the dinosaurs for the youth kids. It had always been foggy topic in my mind, because I hadn’t really understood how dinosaurs could be here without evolution, and how it tied into the Bible. I came across Ken Ham’s site “Answers in Genesis” and began reading. It all made sense. I felt this confusing question had finally been answered, and in the process, my faith had been strengthened. My wife and I had the opportunity to see the Creation Museum and Ark last year for our anniversary, and I immediately knew I wanted to the youth group to see it. We started planning, and through prayer and the generous contributions from this community we were able to take seven young men on a wonderful trip to see the Creation Museum, The Ark, and Six Flags as a bonus! The trip was a success, and we even had the opportunity to meet the founder himself; Ken Ham. All of our hearts were touched, and some of the youth even disclosed to us that they felt they could truly believe in God now after seeing the evidence. It was a remarkable trip and we will be forever grateful. On behalf of Barnard Memorial United Methodist Church, thank you all.

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Softball season set to start The 2021 fast pitch softball season will begin Monday August 9 when the Wolverines host Morris. The game time is set for 5 on Monday and the two squads will face-off the next day at Morris.

FELONIES Gwuan Frierson— bringing contraband into jail/penal institution Derrick L. Jethroe— bringing contraband into jail/penal institution DIVORCE Jerry Mac Bowen vs, Lessa Ann Bowen Kalob Scott Epperley Kalob Scott Epperley vs.

Lloyd Twomey and Joe Lucas Dorothy and Gayle Pryor with Gertrude Robinson Mr. and Mrs.

Throughout the pandemic, fraudsters, hackers and thieves have stolen what could easily exceed a half-a-billion state and federal dollars meant to be used as unemployment assistance for Oklahomans. It is believed to be the largest theft of public money in Oklahoma state history.

In a letter sent to Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday, State Sen. Warren Hamilton requested the governor convene a special session for the Legislature to prevent private businesses from requiring employees to be vaccinated. The McCurtain Republican said he’d like to see the Legislature prohibit any entity from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine.

This year the City of Holdenville observes the 30th anniversary of partnering with Tyson Food, Inc. to locate a $50 million swine feed mill complex in Holdenville. Archive news articles from that time estimated that the feed mill, trucking, farmer training, office, and breeding stock farm complex would be built over a three-year period. They expected 90 Tyson employees would provide a $2 million payroll to the community.