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Thinking Out Loud

John T. Catrett, Iii
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
A large number of people do not really know their potential until much later in life when they are less energetic and time has passed them by.

But, What If It’s True?

Ken Murrell, Depew Church Of Christ
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
You once belie ved in Santa, the Easter bunny, and the tooth fairy! Do those early visions of nightlyvisitorsstillc apture your heart? Probably not.What has changed? Evidence! There isn’t any reality in our childhood acceptance of those myths. They are only fables, children’stales.
Coffeetime Column

Coffeetime Column

Coffeetime Column

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
You grew up together. Fought over who got to ride the newer bicycle and who would have the bigger bedroom. Laughed at the same old TV cartoons while inhaling your morning ration of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes with sweetened milk. Made fun of each other unmercifully.

Community Events

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Fly In and Car Show and Pancake BreakfastJones Memorial Airport, Saturday, June 21, 2025 9 a.m. - p.mAll Things Farm Related SwapThird 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.

Maddison’s Corner

Maddison Wright, Intern
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The value, and purpose, of video games is a controversial topic. Growing up, I have heard lots of different opinions on this topic. Especially in a negative light. But you never hear much about neutrality. I was talking to my mother the other day about enjoying video games.
courtesy photo An adult mountain lion with two kittens was photographed in Oklahoma's Osage County in October 2024. The image was captured on a trail camera installed by the private landowner and later shared with the Wildlife Department.

courtesy photo An adult mountain lion with two kittens was photographed in Oklahoma's Osage County in October 2024. The image was captured on a trail camera installed by the private landowner and later shared with the Wildlife Department.

Mountain Lion kittens confirmed in Oklahoma

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The Oklahoma Department ofWildlife Conservation (ODWC) has confirmed reports of two separate mountain lions observed with kittens in different regions of the state.
courtesy photo Central Tech held a graduation ceremony for Surgical Technology students on Thursday, June 5. Back row from left, Laura Prince, Cushing; Tori Turner, Yale; Baylee Davis, Perkins; Kaylee Papakee, Bristow. Front row from left, Lori Thompson, Chandler; Matthew Prince, Cushing; Christopher Cline, Stroud; Kristina Vanzant, Cleveland.

courtesy photo Central Tech held a graduation ceremony for Surgical Technology students on Thursday, June 5. Back row from left, Laura Prince, Cushing; Tori Turner, Yale; Baylee Davis, Perkins; Kaylee Papakee, Bristow. Front row from left, Lori Thompson, Chandler; Matthew Prince, Cushing; Christopher Cline, Stroud; Kristina Vanzant, Cleveland.

Central Tech Surgical Technology team graduates

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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