Adventures with Allie

Merry Christmas everybody! Now that halloween has come and gone, it’s offi cially time to celebrate my absolute favorite holiday, Christmas.

Centenarian thanks CPD

Dear Editor, Many many thanks to Sgt. Matt Pratt and Offi cer Cody Carpenter for their quick response to my 911 call last Wednesday at 5:30 a.m.

Relief from the storm

Dear Editor This last ice storm created multiple tree limbs crashing to the ground, creating a real problem for citizens to clean up the mess. As a senior citizen I was not looking forward to the mess my Bradford Pear tree caused.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor Pandemic, confusion, conflict. This is the atmosphere of society as I see it today. How do we make the right decision as there are many valid opinions and options? No one knows in advance what the outcome of those decisions will produce.

Stop whining, or get out and vote

Every election, precinct volunteers hand out thousands of those little ovalshaped red, white and blue “I voted” stickers and chances are they’re still using stickers that were part of an order made decades ago.

Editorial: The choice for Senate District 21

The Nov. 3 general election is approaching and it is crucial that every individual who is registered to vote, does so.

Marriage

I am officially a married woman. Saturday, October 10, I had the immense honor of marrying my absolute best friend and soulmate, Skyler. It was such a beautiful ceremony and reception. It was everything I have ever dreamed of, my fairytale wedding, I caught my prince charming and everything!

Pipeline proposed to deliver Cushing crude to Borger refineries

Navigator Borger Express LLC has announced the launch of a binding open season for shippers to move crude oil from Cushing, Oklahoma, to Borger in North Texas, Kallanish Energy reports. The deadline for making fi rm commitments is noon CST on Nov. 5.

“Say Boo! to the Flu”

The Payne County Health Department will offer a drive-thru flu shot event for individuals ages 12 and up. This event is by appointment only, on Thursday, October 15th as part of the “Say Boo to the Flu” campaign.

Joke of the Week

How are cats and a sentence different? A cat has claws at the end of its paws; a sentence has pause at the end of its clause.