An audit of the Varnum Public School District by State Auditor Cindy Byrd uncovered multiple financial misgivings including check tampering, undocumented purchases and missing cash deposits.
An audit of the Varnum Public School District by State Auditor Cindy Byrd uncovered multiple financial misgivings including check tampering, undocumented purchases and missing cash deposits.
Taste of Summer
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Eian Elmer scored 23 points and Miami (Ohio) beat SMU 89-79 on Wednesday night in the First Four for its first NCAA Tournament victory in 27 years.
In February, a harvested deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Cimmaron County. This became the fourth deer in as many years to test positive for the disease in Oklahoma.
Governor Kevin Stitt yesterday announced the appointment of Dustin Hilliary to the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma, pending confirmation by the Oklahoma Senate.
On a chilly morning in January, a group of people gathered near a 290-foot cellular tower to inspect progress on one of five fixed wireless access locations that will connect Chickasaws who live in rural areas with broadband services.
Governor Kevin Stitt yesterday announced the appointment of Dustin Hilliary to the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma, pending confirmation by the Oklahoma Senate.
An audit of the Varnum Public School District by State Auditor Cindy Byrd uncovered multiple financial misgivings including check tampering, undocumented purchases and missing cash deposits.
On a chilly morning in January, a group of people gathered near a 290-foot cellular tower to inspect progress on one of five fixed wireless access locations that will connect Chickasaws who live in rural areas with broadband services.
An audit of the Varnum Public School District by State Auditor Cindy Byrd uncovered multiple financial misgivings including check tampering, undocumented purchases and missing cash deposits.
Taste of Summer
Governor Kevin Stitt yesterday announced the appointment of Dustin Hilliary to the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma, pending confirmation by the Oklahoma Senate.
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Eian Elmer scored 23 points and Miami (Ohio) beat SMU 89-79 on Wednesday night in the First Four for its first NCAA Tournament victory in 27 years.
On Tuesday, March 17th, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, down five rotation players, managed to slip by the Davidson Wildcats, 84-80, in the first round of the 2026 NIT. The Cowboys were already without big men Parsa Fallah and Andrija Vukovic due to their respective knee injuries (Fallah, a torn ACL, and Vukovic, a torn meniscus). However, the big surprise came just moments before tipoff when it was announced that Anthony Roy, Vyctorius Miller, and Isaiah Coleman were all suspended for the battle with the Wildcats. With those five out, the Pokes leaned on an eightman rotation, saw big contributions from unlikely players, and reached 20 wins in a season for the 39th time in program history.
THUNDER WIRE Pressing Jalen Suggs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cleanly poked the ball out of his possession. Initially called a foul, a coach’s challenge flipped it to a game-sealing turnover. On top of a 40-burger, the reigning MVP flexed his two-way abilities in another close one.
Inspired Meeting
DEAR ABBY: I am in my late 30s. I live halfway across the country from my parents and don’t have the best relationship with them. I also have a brother four years younger from whom I have been estranged for 20 years. He lives in the same city as my parents. My problem is, if I visit, my parents (especially my mom) will tell my brother and invite him over. I don’t like my brother and don’t want to see him. I will not reconcile with him because he did some horrible things to me 20 years ago for which I can never forgive him. With my parents, things don’t get through to them unless I take drastic measures. How can I convey my desire not to see him? My plan would be to tell them they must agree not to invite him to their house while I’m there -- and if they can’t respect my wishes, I simply won’t see them. I’m not worried about being without lodging because I have friends I can stay with there. In fact, I have made several trips to that city without visiting my parents. What is your perspective on how I can “lay down the law” and enforce it? -- INDEPENDENT IN MASSACHUSETTS DEAR INDEPENDENT: Have an honest conversation with your parents. Explain what happened between you and your brother. Emphasize that you do not wish to see him again -- ever. Tell them you would like to visit them, but you do not want your brother to be informed or invited over while you are there. If they cannot agree, explain (without hostility) that you will skip the visit. This is not “laying down the law”; it is creating a boundary.
DEAR ABBY: When my daughter entered her teens, she and her friends began borrowing each other’s clothes. I didn’t approve, and I warned my daughter that if anything became lost or damaged, I would not be responsible, nor would I replace the item. She said she understood and continued the practice. As I predicted, some of her clothes went missing or were damaged. One particular incident occurred when she borrowed a tennis sweater from a casual friend whose parents I was not friendly with. When I unloaded the hamper to do the laundry, unbeknownst to me, the sweater fell in with other clothes that did not require special care. I first noticed the sweater when I retrieved the clothes from the dryer. It had shrunk. When I pointed this out to my daughter, she just shrugged and gave it back to her friend. Soon after, I received an angry phone call from the girl’s mother demanding that I reimburse her $75 for the sweater, which her daughter had loaned to mine without her permission. I told her about my conversation with my daughter involving the practice of borrowing clothes and said since her daughter loaned the sweater WITHOUT her permission, her daughter should assume responsibility. She became furious with me, going on and on about how much she loved the sweater, but I stood firm. Was I wrong? TEACHABLE MOMENT IN NEW JERSEY DEAR TEACHABLE MOMENT: You should not have been responsible for reimbursing the mother for the sweater. Before loaning it to your daughter, the girl should have asked her mother’s permission, just as your daughter should do before she lends one of her garments to anyone. If anyone owes that mother for the sweater, it is your daughter, who broke the rule, which resulted in the item being damaged. ** DEAR ABBY: For four years I tried to get my stubborn husband to get his hearing checked, once I realized it was decreasing. When he finally did, he had lost a significant amount. Now he seems to be declining mentally, and he refuses to get a checkup. I have told him that if he does not get himself checked out now to hopefully stop or slow down the process, I will not be there for him when he is in serious decline. Do you have any advice? -- ULTIMATUM IN CALIFORNIA DEAR ULTIMATUM: This is a tough one. When dementia starts happening, the person doesn’t always recognize what’s occurring. I am hoping that your husband has a doctor he sees annually for routine checkups. If he does, contact the doctor and explain your concerns so he or she can start “casually” evaluating your spouse during the next visit. If he doesn’t have a doctor, reach out to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) for specific advice on how to proceed. Be patient and persistent. The changes you are perceiving are not your husband’s fault. The reason he is resistant to getting help may be fear.
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our early 60s. For the last five years, we have been having some great fun. We dress up, roleplay and invite friends to join us from time to time. It has been wonderful and has kept us young. Then one of our adult children had to move back home. He never goes out. His girlfriend comes and stays the weekends. Needless to say, he has put a damper on our fun. We are down in the dumps come Monday when we go back to work, so we play when we can. We have gone to hotels, but it’s not the same freedom. My husband says our son is an adult and we should do what we would do if he wasn’t home. He can either accept it or move out. Abby, what are your thoughts? -- EMPTY NESTERS NO MORE DEAR EMPTY NESTERS NO MORE: It is your home, and you should be free to do whatever you wish in it. You definitely need to have a conversation with your son and make plain that there are times when you and your husband need “privacy.” If he asks why, tell him the truth. Then suggest that on some weekends, he and his girlfriend stay at her place. ** DEAR ABBY: I was married for 14 years to my son’s father. During that time, he cheated on me and was talking to a lot of other women. When I told my family we were divorcing, one of my siblings got angry with me, telling me I needed to do everything I could to make it work. People I thought would be there for me no longer were. People turned their backs on me, including fellow church members. Some friends stood by me, though. It hurt me so much. What was once a close-knit family was now torn apart. I met a man who lives an hour and a half away from me. He treats me and my son wonderfully. I chose to move to the same town as my boyfriend, but my son didn’t want to leave his sports and friends. He told me it was OK and that he would just stay with his dad. I was torn. But then my siblings started running their mouths about me leaving my son, so I changed my mind and stayed. My boyfriend was OK with it because he loves my son and wants what is best for him. My ex and my siblings constantly hang out and do things. My ex is always invited to gatherings and events, while I never even get a text message asking how things are going for me. It hurts, and I have sunk into a deep depression because of this. Is there something I have done wrong? -- DEPRESSED DIVORCEE IN KENTUCKY DEAR DIVORCEE: You did NOTHING wrong. It’s clear to me that your family has always been more attached to your unfaithful ex than to you. I don’t blame you for feeling hurt and depressed. That said, however, I think you should move to resume your relationship with your boyfriend. In a new town, there will be fewer reminders of this sad chapter of your life, and you can make new friends and build a new life. If your depression lingers, counseling will put you on the right track.
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Roy,” is a quiet person. His ex-girlfriend put him and his family through something so terrible that he shuts down and pulls away from me a lot. He won’t introduce me to his mother, although I have met his son. We’ve been together almost 18 months. Five months ago, Roy stopped making love with me. I accused him of cheating, but he denied it. He’s just 44 and claims he has lost interest in sex and he doesn’t know why. He claims he’s still in love with me, but at times, I feel unloved by him. He has never treated me badly, but he barely kisses me now and he used to be affectionate. He says he was affectionate before his ex nearly destroyed him and his family’s lives. Roy loves it when I call myself his wife and him my husband, but he acts like he is scared of love. What do you think? LOVES MY TEDDY BEAR MAN DEAR LOVES: I think your boyfriend (not husband) is sorely in need of counseling to resolve his trauma. Your relationship will not progress unless he finds the courage to discuss what happened with his ex with someone who can guide him on a path forward.
In loving memory of Levi Scott Duck, who was born and went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2026, the beloved son of Scott and Courtney Duck.
Leslie Carol (Pyle) Nuckolls, a longtime resident of Maud, Oklahoma, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on December 22, 1953, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, to Melford Pyle and Eileen (McCrary). On May 12, 1984, she married her love, George Nuckolls in Maud, OK at Trinity Baptist Church. Leslie was a cherished and devoted member of Trinity Baptist Church in Maud. She worked as a bookkeeper since before graduating high school, earning a reputation for her meticulous attention to detail.
We remember baby boy Tyler Blaine Richardson, Jr. who touched this earth on March 8, 2026 in Ada, OK. In the words of Gloria Villarma “Softly, you tiptoed into my heart. On the wings of love, you came, and my life will never be the same; and just as silently as you came, you left my world, but not in vain. Oh, what a difference your tiny footsteps have made.”
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