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Old Charlie (a favorite)

8 months ago By Weskinder

Awhile back, Old Charlie rode up to his mailbox and found a letter there. There was no stamp and no return address! He had to go up to the ranch house, which was more like a shack, and get his reading spectacles so he would know what the letter even said! And with his glasses: Dear Charlie, I will be out by the ranch Saturday afternoon, and I’d really like to stop in and visit with you.

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Oklahoma Human Services announces Food Insecurity Grants

8 months ago By News Staff

Oklahoma Human Services is proud to announce Food Insecurity Grants to support the availability of and access to affordable and nutritious foods across Oklahoma in areas that have been negatively and/or disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded through the Legislature’s allocation of $12.5M of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), these one-time grants are designed to help food programs expand their capacity to reach more Oklahomans. Prospective applicants must complete a grant interest form by Oct. 6, 2023.

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The one with the sour patch cat

8 months ago By Kathleen Guill

Inever really thought about what my cats do at night. They’re usually pretty quiet during the night, thankfully. One of them (my favorite one, if we’re being honest) trained himself to come to my room every morning five minutes before my alarm goes off to get cuddles and then get carried to breakfast.

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Bomber Homecoming Court announced

8 months ago By News Staff

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51st annual Arts ‘N Action Festival two weeks away

8 months ago By Kathleen Guill

The 51st annual Arts ‘N Action festival is scheduled for the third Saturday in September. Head out to the Tillman County Courthouse lawn, 201 N. Main St. in Frederick Sept. 16, 2023, to visit the art vendors, food vendors, and watch the wonderful talent that Frederick has to offer. This event is sponsored by the Frederick Arts and Humanities Council.

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Pioneer Townsite to host Movie Night

8 months ago By News Staff

The Tillman County Historical Society, which operates the Pioneer Townsite Museum, will host a screening of Night at the Museum in front of the Red Barn on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. People of all ages are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the 2006 adventure comedy.

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This Day in History: Hurricane kills more than 6,000 people

8 months ago By Kathleen Guill

On Sept. 8, 1900, a deadly hurricane battered Texas, killing more than 6,000 people.

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Roundup for Jesus Rodeo held Sept. 2

8 months ago By News Staff

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Oklahoma’s largest barn quilt going up in Frederick

8 months ago By Kathleen Guill

Annette Rowe and Jeanie Scott started a business called Heritage Barn Quilts in 2018. They sell them and take custom orders at various arts shows or by phone. They have also donated them to places like the Tillman County Historical Society.

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What does it cost not to have life insurance?

8 months ago By Emilysmith

It’s probably not on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And that means it’s a good time to become more aware of the benefits of having life insurance — and the dangers of not having it.

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