Opinion

Kris Kringle Santa Clause

Kris Kringle Santa Clause

Dear Beloved Children of the Cimarron Valley,

Greetings from the enchanting North Pole! I hope this letter finds each and every one of you filled with joy, laughter, and the spirit of Christmas. First and foremost, I must express my absolute delight upon receiving all your heartfelt letters here at the North Pole.
J.D. Publisher Meisner

J.D. Publisher Meisner

The croaking biblical plague of Oklahoma

(Editor’s note: This column was chosen as the locally produced column of the year by the staff at Cimarron Valley Communications so, in this Year-in-Review issue, we thought it might be something our readers would want to see one more time or, if you missed it, here’s your final opportunity to read...
John Talley (405) 557-7304

John Talley (405) 557-7304

Merry Christmas!

Christmas is an important holiday in the Christian calendar celebrating the birth of Jesus. To me, a faith that is real is one that leads you to action, so my focus is on making my faith practical.
Allie Prater

Allie Prater

Adventures with Allie

‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the town, Not a snowflake was falling, just clouds hanging down. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that Jack Frost soon would be there.
John Talley (405) 557-7304

John Talley (405) 557-7304

Page and Internship Programs

As we prepare for the next legislative session, I want to highlight an exciting opportunity for high school juniors and seniors: the Oklahoma House of Representatives High School Page Program.
Op-Ed from the Attorney General

Op-Ed from the Attorney General

Op-Ed from the Attorney General

state Sen. Anthony Sykes, who works with state agencies to ensure strict compliance with these important laws. This fall we partnered with the Oklahoma Press Association to conduct traveling seminars on Open Meetings and Open Records. The turnout at each regional stop was tremendous.
Adventures with Allie

Adventures with Allie

Adventures with Allie

I listen to a LOT of music. I mean a LOOOOOT of it. My music streaming service of choice is Spotify. It’s easy to navigate, there’s tons of music and podcasts available on it, and best of all, it’s free.
By John Talley 557-7304

By John Talley 557-7304

Upcoming Legislative Session

Our next legislative session starts in less than two months, and legislators and staff are working hard to ensure we are well-prepared. Friday, Dec. 8 is our deadline to request the drafting of bills.
By John Talley (405) 557-7304

By John Talley (405) 557-7304

ODOT Updates for HD 33

It's been several months since I last provided an update on infrastructure projects in Payne and Logan Counties, and I wanted to be sure to keep you in the loop about upgrades to roads and bridges that you travel regularly. I know the construction on U.S.