Maddison’s Corner

Accountability in sports largely defines an athlete's value in the public eye. Athletes go through all sorts of PR training in order to stay gold in the public eye. Even scandals as large as cheating can be downplayed by a simple statement, that surprisingly goes a long way with viewers.

What is a Hero?

Have you ever shared a heartfelt concern with a friend, only to have that confidence betrayed? It happens among friends and even in church families.What can you do? “I don’t get mad; I get EVEN!” Have you ever said that? It's not a wise statement!

Thinking Out Loud

Your life, like mine, is a series of interwoven relationships. Some are (were) wonderful life-giving experiences, and some are (were) disappointing, to say the least. The one thing they have in common is that they all worked, either together or against each other, to make us who we are today.

“Coffee cups have rims”

That fateful morning I quickly poured my cup of coffee as soon as it was hot and ready. Been looking forward to it all the way to the office. Well, yes, I guess could have been a little too eager. And I guess I may have been a little distracted.

Central Tech empowers students through BEST STEP program

For the third year, Central Tech hosted the Building Employment Skills for Today (BEST) and the Summer Transition Employment Program (STEP), collectively known as BEST STEP, summer program at the Sapulpa campus - and it was a hit!

50 or Older? The Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine is recommended for you

(StatePoint) Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can disrupt your life for weeks and even land you in the hospital. Medical experts want you to know that there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of serious illness.

TSET Board of Directors funds health projects in five Oklahoma communities

The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) awarded nearly $200,000 in Healthy Incentive Grants to five Oklahoma communities during its May board meeting.

Community Events

Fly-In and Car Show and Pancake Breakfast Jones Memorial Airport, Saturday, June 21, 2025 9 a.m. - p.mAll Things Farm Related Swap Third Sunday of each month.9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Beginning March16. TractorS upply parking lot.Artisans Gardeners MarketEvery Saturday,8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tuesday morning storms roll through Bristow

Angie Gentry photo