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Letter/Pat Schieber

Jail Issue Facts As citizens and taxpayers of Kay County we are like most people and have a very keen interest in our jail situation. Our jail is only about 23 years old unlike others being replaced at 70 plus years old. The $95,000 fines we are faced wit . . . (Published Fri, May 9, 2008) Read The Entire Story Here

Senator Myers

Appropriations at the Forefront By BRAD MYERS Oklahoma State Senator The Governor has signed the General Appropriations bill and we've now turned our attention to finalizing the state agency appropriation numbers. I'm sure all of you are aware that this y . . . (Published Tue, May 6, 2008) Read The Entire Story Here

Letter Policy

Letters appearing in The News do not necessarily reflect the editorial policies or beliefs of The News. Letters will be accepted only with written signature and all letters, including those submitted by e-mail, must include address and phone number of wri . . . (Published Tue, May 6, 2008) Read The Entire Story Here

Gov. Henry

Celebrating Motherhood By BRAD HENRY Governor of Oklahoma Considering all that moms do for us, 365 days a year, it seems to me that one day of recognition is not enough. So much of who we are and what we aspire to be finds its beginning with our mothers, . . . (Published Mon, May 5, 2008) Read The Entire Story Here

Letter to the Editor - Dye

Lists Jail Issues I attended the Newkirk meeting on the Kay County Jail on April 25, 2008. I saw a room full of concerned and interested citizens. I heard no one say that they did not think that major renovations needed to be made to the jail situation in . . . (Published Sun, May 4, 2008) Read The Entire Story Here