New Year, new you, but 2022 needs one more review

  2022 was quite a year and I’m pretty sure you’ve already had your fill of taking a look back at the stories that shaped the past year because these stories are all over the networks and streaming services and… well… in this very newspaper — so, I apologize for my lack of inspiration to write...

My Christmas Wish List

During the Christmas season, we're always asking people what they want or what they are going to give.

Ongoing, Upcoming ODOT Projects

This week, I want to provide an update on the Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation projects that are ongoing or upcoming in House District 33. The project on State Highway 33 from the intersection of State Highway 18 going east through Cushing is approximately 57% complete.

Gift wrapping — a cleverly disguised honey-do

NK I don’t much like wrapping presents these days, I never really have. Don’t get me wrong… I love Christmas and all the joys, tidings, hall decking, bell jingling, apparel donning, snow dashing — you know — all the happy wintery, Christmas stuff — this includes giving gifts.

Bacon grease, the duct tape of the cooking world

NK Bacon grease is very likely the most important substance known to man — with the exception of bacon itself.

Energy Watch

From the Tank Tiger The elephant in the room will be getting his peanuts next week.

Season of Thankfulness

Veterans Day, I attended a special memorial highway dedication ceremony at the American Legion Post 108 in Cushing. I ran legislation last session to name a portion of State Highway 18 after Roy 'Junior' Herring, a local World War II hero.

Adventures with Allie

It is not very often that I am at a loss for words or have writer’s block when it comes to my column writing.

How Payne County Voted

On Tuesday, Nov. 8 registered voters went to the polls for the mid-term general election and selected their choice for various local and state government decisions. The results of the Payne County votes are detailed below.

We need the Broadway District Streetscape

The City of Cushing is considering an improvement to the Broadway District that includes streetscape improvements, beautification and lighting to Broadway, Cleveland, Harrison and Noble Streets.