Wade Burleson of Enid, a minister, writer and the former President of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, announced that he has officially filed as a Republican candidate for Oklahoma’s 3 Congressional District.

Most of our children have heard from us how hard we had it and how blessed they are. Recently I read the following by a member of the new generation.

“Holdenville, Indian Territory, May 24, 1907. “Monday a team of ponies hitched to a wagon near the depot became frightened and broke the running record getting up town.

FELONIES Brian Matthew Anderson—battery/assault and battery on Police Officer Dylan Lane Moore—assault & battery MISDEMEANOR Robert James Crawford OSW—domestic abuse-assault and battery MARRIAGES Danny Eugene Chiles and Janice Brand, both of Atwood Clifford dean Grizzle and Kimberly Ann Cowan, both...

This toast was given in honor of George Washington at a president’s day celebration last week. Friends, we come here this evening not to praise the likes of James Buchanan, or James Earl Carter, or other lesser presidents.

This toast was given in honor of Abraham Lincoln at a president’s day celebration last week. We gather tonight, by the gracious leave of Empress Bowser, to remember Presidents Washington and Lincoln, our great presidents who led us through war on our own lands.

February 22 nd 1856: The Republican Party holds its first convention in Pittsburgh. The American political party was founded by Northern Anti-slavery activists, many of whom were former members of the free Soil and Whig parties.

I have lived in Holdenville all my life and have never witnessed such rude and disgusting behavior at our city council meetings as I have this past year. Insulting and yelling has replaced serious debate and working together for the betterment of Holdenville.

STILLWATER, Okla. – To prune or not to prune? That is the question. When Oklahoma experiences warmer weather in the winter months, homeowners may want to take advantage of the milder temperatures and get a head start pruning trees and shrubs in the landscape.

by Tom Turner Holdenville’s lone state championship basketball team will be recognized and honored at the state tournament. This is the 80th anniversary of Coach John Daugherty’s State Championship and the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association has chosen to recognize the team.