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Maddison’s Corner

Maddison Wright, Intern

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

An eventful weekend last weekend with the 75th season of Formula One kicking off in Melbourne, Australia, with a lot of interesting hints for the season to come.First of all, everything we heard in pre-season testing about the Mclaren is true. It is fast, maybe a little too fast.

Oklahoma Poison Center urges residents to be prepared during Poison Prevention Week

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

With unintentional poisonings on the rise, Gov. Kevin Stitt has officially proclaimed March 1622 as Oklahoma Poison Prevention Week to highlight the critical role of poison prevention in protecting families, children and seniors across the state.

Read Across America Week Challenge: With a promise to “Kiss a Pig”

Jessica Lynn Freelancer Writer

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

At Edison Elementary students were challenged by their Principal, Mrs. Shelton, to read 500 books to get her to “KISS A PIG”. The librarian, Mrs. Smythe, added a second challenge and said she would also Kiss the Pig if they reached 700 books for Read Across America Week.

A heartfelt sadness in the closing of D&D Office Supply and Miss Kitty’s Coneys

Jessica Lynn Freelancer Writer

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

The announcement made in regards to the closing of D&D Office Supply and Miss Kitty’s Coneys does not come easy to my ears as a former employee or those who enjoyed the food and atmosphere and discussing life with Ronnie and Terri. The building itself has a long history deserving to tell its story.

How Does That Work?

Ken Murrell, Depew Church Of Christ

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

In a recent podcast interview, a woman said she’s convinced her grandfather was communicating with her family, from heaven. But, she also stated, “He was a staunch ATHEIST” throughout his life! HOW DOES THAT WORK? She’s saying, “In life he didn’t believe in God” as being real.

Thinking Out Loud

John T. Catrett, Iii

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Going through the five stages of grief (Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance) is not a piece of cake, either. Grief counselors like to debate which of the five stages are the most difficult to go through.

Maddison’s

Maddison Wright, Intern

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

What Nails It is a novel by Greil Marcus and was published by Yale University’s press in part of their series called Why I Write. Marcus’ edition is a mere 87 pages, and while I am not sure if that is a precedent or his choice, it might be some of the most compelling 87 pages I have read yet.

Community Events

News Staff

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Experimental Airplane Association (Chapter 1709)Organizational meeting, Thursday, March 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Bristow Airport Terminal.Bristow Indian Education CommitteeThe Br istow Indian Education Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 5:45 p.m.

Elena Rodriguez, a disabled Oklahoma City woman, maneuvers her walker over the wooden stairs that lead to her apartment.

Disabled and Evicted, Oklahoma tenant buys time with appeal

Heather Warlick Oklahoma Watch Intern

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Elena Rodriguez’ new landlord evicted her from the apartment she’d rented for a decade, presumably so he could renovate the unit’s dated interior.Rodriguez wasn’t late on rent; she’d paid a month in advance.

Maurizio Camacho with a rainbow trout caught at the Blue River. courtesy photo

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fishing report

News Staff

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Arcadia: March 3. Elevation is 1.5 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 43°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, shad, and stinkbait around channels and points. Crappie slow on jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around coves and docks.

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