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Opinion

Community makes for great start to year
Community makes for great start to year

Newcastle Schools have had a great start to the school year! There were a lot of smiles, hugs, and high fives on the first day of school from students and parents.

08/31/2023 05:00 AM
Are we underestimating the risk of extreme weather in the wheat belt?

“Growing wheat is getting harder in a warming world,” was the headline of a story I came across the first week of June. Needless to say, with dismal wheat crops in both Oklahoma and Kansas thanks to the drought, this definitely caught my eye.

08/24/2023 05:00 AM
Investing in America’s aviation
Investing in America’s aviation

Oklahoma has long been a hub for aerospace and aviation industry development, as well as is the leader in the nation for training air traffic controllers. Oklahomans take pride in contributing to the nation in this way, and this unique position means Congress is charged with fostering this vital sector through funding for research, training and operations to keep the aviation industry strong and safe for our state and the entire country.

08/24/2023 05:00 AM
Separate systems for turnpike tolls
Separate systems for turnpike tolls

Is it too much to expect that everyone who drives on an Oklahoma toll road should be expected to pay? Sadly, that is not occurring today.

08/24/2023 05:00 AM
Against government overreach
Against government overreach

s your Attorney General, I plan to pen a monthly column to inform you about issues I believe will be of interest to my fellow Oklahomans. My role as the state’s chief law enforcement officer affects many aspects of public safety, and I often use my authority to protect your rights and defend Oklahoma from the federal government’s constant overreach.

08/17/2023 05:00 AM
Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: e all come from traditions in which prayer features heavily as a way to connect to God, as well as our own capacity for gratitude, the necessity for care and help, and our interconnectedness. Our faith lives are enriched by this practice, be it personal or communal, and all of our traditions speak of living our lives as if each moment were a prayer.

08/17/2023 05:00 AM
Soil erosion the ‘quiet crisis
Soil erosion the ‘quiet crisis’

et’s talk a little bit about soil erosion. We all know it happens. It’s a natural process. Heck, the Grand Canyon is nothing but soil erosion that happened over the millennia. Dust, dirt, silt, it all happens when you disturb the soil.

08/17/2023 05:00 AM
‘No one can know for sure’
‘No one can know for sure’

The Frontier reported last week that Oklahoma teachers are squeamish about teaching history. Four educators interviews by

08/10/2023 05:00 AM
Touring OIEP recipient companies
Touring OIEP recipient companies

Last week, the House successfully voted to override the governor’s veto of SB 26 on extending the tribal tobacco compact for one year. This will allow the state and tribes additional time to work out a good faith agreement that benefits all Oklahomans. The special session is now officially adjourned, and we can turn our full attention to interim studies and our other working groups and committees.

08/10/2023 05:00 AM
Conley clarifies her comments
Conley clarifies her comments

Rep. Sherrie Conley, R-Newcastle, released the following statement on Friday regarding recent comments she made about the Tulsa Race Massacre: Recently, comments I made about the Tulsa Race Massacre were published in a story regarding the impact of House Bill 1775 on education curriculum in Oklahoma. I want to take the opportunity today to clarify those comments.

08/10/2023 05:00 AM
Get your hands dirty
Get your hands dirty

Jesus was the most intentional person who ever lived. Everything He did was with purpose and on purpose. He ministered to many different people, met each person where they were, and each one who trusted in Him left changed by His power and grace. Truly, there is no one like Jesus.

08/03/2023 05:00 AM
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