Opinion

High Noon Strangers and Local Battles

Wed, 08/25/2021 - 5:00am

The shadowy silhouette of a vulture drifts across Main Street under the hot sun. Saloon doors from opposite sides of the town square swing shut behind two strangers as the church bell tolls high noon. Children crook their necks, hoping to see some action, as their parents pull them away. Then, the slow walk begins. Tiny billows of fine dust swirl around the strangers’ boots with every deliberate step. As if on cue, both stop and slowly lift the hammer loops from their pistols. Now it’s just a matter of who blinks first . . .

Simpson’s

Simpson’s Session Review

Wed, 08/25/2021 - 5:00am

School’s back in, and the hustle and bustle of homework, sports and other family activities has begun. It can be stressful, but it goes so fast. I hope you take the time to enjoy and appreciate this precious time in your life. Tomorrow you’ll be like me, and those activities will be for your grandkids and great-grands.

Americans For Hire

Americans For Hire

Wed, 08/18/2021 - 5:00am

When the coronavirus pandemic struck the world last year and many communities across the nation were forced into lockdown, small businesses experienced some of the most devastating blows. For many businesses that survived the unthinkable and sudden economic hits, challenges have remained amid reopening. And that is because of several concerning factors threatening their recovery and success made worse by President Joe Biden’s misguided policies.

Ranchers Encouraged To Check For Fall Army Worms

Ranchers Encouraged To Check For Fall Army Worms

Wed, 08/18/2021 - 5:00am

Fall armyworms are surface dwelling “climbing cutworm” caterpillars, so named because they tend to occur in noticeable numbers in late summer and fall, and they often “march” in large numbers from food source to food source. Fall armyworms and their feeding activity often go unnoticed until they become 1 inch or more long. By then, they are large enough to destroy a grass pasture or a lawn overnight. They seem to prefer tall fescue, but they will also feed on bermudagrass and other turf. They do not overwinter in Oklahoma, but we will not be rid of them until we experience a true “killing frost”.

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