Blayne P. Norman will serve a three-year term on the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Board of Governors starting January 2026. He will be part of the OBA’s 17-member Board of Governors, which governs the association.

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ADA, Okla. – Master’s degrees will be granted to East Central University (ECU) students as the university conducts its 2025 Fall Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec.

ADA, Okla. – Bachelor’s degrees will be granted to East Central University students as the university conducts its 2025 Fall Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec.

This week, the State Election Board mailed postcards to more than 71,000 voters requesting that they update their voter registration address, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced. The postcards were mailed to voters who were identified by the U.S. Postal Service as having completed a National Change of Address Card within the past 12 months. Election officials say the effort helps ensure clean voter registration rolls and is part of the State Election Board's regular voter list maintenance process.

LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa: I am 5 years old and have a been a pretty good boy. For Christmas this year I would like a toy violin and a wind-up Popeye. Please don’t forget other little boys and girls.

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In the world I grew up in, Santa Claus was magic. He wasn’t just a story, a decoration, or a character in a book. He was anticipation; he was mystery. He was the feeling of going to bed with excitement fluttering in your chest because something wonderful was about to happen.

“And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: ‘Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!’” Clement C. Moore A Visit from St. Nicholas

Building Fellowship and Support on Friday Evenings Barnard Memorial United Methodist Church (BMUMC) is delighted to announce the launch of “A Table for All,” a new community meal program. designed to foster connection, hospitality, and support for individuals and families in our area.