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The right governor for tough times
It has been more than half a century since Oklahoma found itself bogged down in the kind of tough times we have been in for the past couple of years. Unemployment rages on and on at high levels, b...
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Spiro Mounds to celebrate 35th anniversary
Archaeology, a science that examines sites and artifacts from the past, is an important tool in understanding Oklahoma history. That will be reflected on May 8, when the Spiro Mounds Archaeologica...
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Fractured gas well questions multiply
The question of whether or not an injection well to dispose of oil and gas well fluids will be opened in Vian remains on hold while an Oklahoma Corporation Commission referee considers the applica...
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Just keep us out of the ditch
It’s a Sunday afternoon and a family of four has just left grandma’s house on their way back home. Their house is not far away, and the drive is very familiar to the kids, so the parents, Demi an...
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When politics and religion trump science, education suffers
At a time when American students rank an abysmal 21st in science literacy when compared with students around the world, state legislatures should be passing laws to strengthen science education — ...
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Founding Fathers demanded government transparency
Every American citizen, young and old, recognizes the opening line of the Declaration of Independence. It begins, “When in the course of human events.” What events enraged the founding fathers t...
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New state encyclopedia full of interesting facts
by By Max Nichols, Oklahoma Historical Society
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There is no doubt that “The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture,” which was published recently, will be an invaluable tool for students of all levels, teachers of humanities-related subjec...
Cities attempt to eliminate accountability notices
by Mark Thomas, Executive Vice President, Oklahoma Press Association
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Little things can make a big difference. Printed public notices in newspapers are little things, but they make a big difference when keeping government accountable to citizens and taxpayers. It is...
How about some leadership
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State, county and city budgets are in trouble. At this point, that is really not “news” anymore. We now see daily headlines about the different approaches to make ends meet. Everyone seems to be cu...
Invasion of the saltwater waste
by Jeff Mayo, Associate Publisher and General Manager
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If you drive I-40 in Sequoyah County with much frequency you have probably seen some of those long, thin tanker trucks hauling saltwater. They’ve become common recently. One Times reporter counted ...
Chamber should revise Angel Tree policy
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It is now the Christmas season, and one of the best demonstrations of Christmas spirit we know of is the sponsorship of Angel Trees for children by various businesses, organizations and churches. T...
Top news item for 100 years: The jail
by Jim Mayo, Publisher
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Last Thursday’s Times published the news that the Sequoyah County Jail has passed its quarterly inspection with no deficiencies. No doubt our county commissioners and sheriff were happy to get this...
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