The Value of a Staycation

As some may know, I took a vacation last week. One of the main things people wanted to know was where I was going and what I would be doing for the vacation. The assumption is always that a vacation means packed suitcases, a full itinerary, and perhaps a boarding pass.

Sandites shut-out Bruins

BARTLESVILLE — The Sand Springs Sandites came into Friday’s district opener knowing they had to set the tone early, and from the first snap they showed why they should be feared, even after an inauspicious start to their season.

Adventures with Allie

I get funny looks every time I say it out loud: I am an OU fan who cheers for OSU any time the Cowboys aren’t playing the Sooners. People look at me like I just announced I put ketchup on steak.But it’s true. Crimson and Cream is ingrained in my soul.

Child Protection Courts, Other Reforms, Studied by Lawmakers

For the Children Recently, Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, along with Reps.

Markets React as Fed Shifts Policy, Investors Look Ahead

Stock Market Insights Wealth Management.Markets are entering a new phase following the Federal Reserve’s latest decision, which marked a meaningful shift in its fight to balance inflation and economic growth.

The weight of human life

America... I’ve never felt more separated from a country I’ve loved in all of my life. I don’t identify with any political party, as I’m a devout libertarian, but I do identify with the weight of human life. Have we truly gotten to a place where we celebrate the murder or harm of a fellow human?

UK debt crisis: A warning sign for the world

I was in Las Vegas over the weekend for the Eagles concert and had to walk through casinos to get to restaurants. I was shocked to see signs saying the casino takes credit cards. Instead of stopping their gambling, people were moving on from cash to credit and continuing to spend with abandon.

Adventures with Allie

My two-month-old son had a doctors appointment last week. As we were walking out of the house I checked the mailbox and let out a delighted shriek the moment I opened it. Inside was his very first book from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a crisp copy of The Little Engine That Could.

Adventures with Allie

There is nothing quite like high school sports in the fall. The Friday night lights, the sound of the marching band, the smell of concession stand popcorn drifting across the field.

The Value of Grants in Small Town Government

In a small town, every dollar counts. One of the most effective ways to stretch our local budget is by applying for grants that bring in outside revenue.Grants are not free money. They require effort, paperwork, and often matching funds.