Congressional candidate Wade calls out Brecheen

BARTLESVILLE – Democrat Congressional candidate Brandon Wade is calling out his Congressional opponent for his hypocrisy on the issues listed on his webpage.

Kingston hires police chief

Kingston Town Council voted to hire Shannon Beshirs as police chief during a special meeting Aug. 16.

The politics of joy over grievance

Now that the Democratic party has its new ticket in place, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz instead of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, it’s useful to compare this pairing to that on the Republican side. There are obvious differences, of course.

Humphrey comments on Bible teaching

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, this week issued the following statement regarding a recent executive order by State Superintendent Ryan Walters to allow the Bible and the Ten Commandments to be used as historical texts in statewide public schools.

Project 2025 – The Republican plan to ‘Reform’ freedom

This article supplements Marion Hill’s article, “Project 2025: A recipe for dictatorship” (see 7.26.24 edition of the Durant Democrat.) Project 2025 is over 900 pages of radical plans for Trump to follow if he wins in 2024.

How far can a puppy hike?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a 1-year-old mixed-breed puppy named “Star” who I’d love to take on Saturday hikes with me. I’m an avid hiker who can do up to 20 miles or more per day.

High Creatinine and GFR levals signify severe kidney damage

DEAR DR. ROACH: Last summer, a city policeman came to my door. My doctor had been unable to contact me with the results of a recent blood test and called the police. The policeman handed me a card with the results written on it. My creatinine level was 4.

Traveling with a pet: Car Edition

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We’re taking a road trip across the country and bringing our dog “Frankie” with us. He’s about 6 years old and well trained, but has never been beyond the front yard.

Kingston Council approves alcohol sales for music festival

Kingston Town Council approved a resolution in its regular meeting July 9 that will allow vendors to sell beer and wine at a downtown music festival on Sept. 14. It is a six-hour event and alcohol sales and consumption will only be allowed in the designated area.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, Since the Presidential Debate, I’ve responded to dozens of surveys that have come out to Americans. Now that we have had time to reflect, I have my own scorecard for the debate.