March 2023

It was midday a week ago Saturday when Daryus Clarke was doing his job as a clerk at the Plug Smoke Shop in Queens, New York. Three individuals dressed entirely in black walked into the store.

Mar. 30—The Pistons were a completely different team when they last met the Oklahoma City Thunder in November.

BARTLESVILLE -- The Ponca City varsity track teams participated in the large 2023 Patriot Bruin Classic last week in Bartlesville. Out of 24 teams that scored points, the Ponca City boys team finished 11th with 36 points.

Mar. 29—Oklahoma State football held its Pro Day on Wednesday morning inside both Boone Pickens Stadium and the Sherman E. Smith Training center, and it gave, based on News Press’ calculations, the representatives of 26 NFL organizations — and one from the USFL — a chance to see some of the Cowboys’ best.

DearAnnie: I have a 40-yearold child who is transitioning from male to female. I was told of this decision by email. We haven’t had much in-person discussion about this, but each time I post a picture or a memory, I feel I’m being scolded by them saying, “That’s not who I am anymore,” as if anything we did together or any memory I have doesn’t exist.

Right after a 28-year-old shot six people to death at a small Christian school, Rep. Tim Burchett, a Tennessee Republican, emoted on camera. “Three precious little kids lost their lives,” he said with sad resignation, “and I believe three adults.”

Which Is Better: Fresh or Frozen? Frozen fruits and vegetables take a lot of heat because most people assume that, if it’s frozen, it must be of a lesser quality and nutritional value than the same items fresh in the produce department. Is it true? Is fresh really better than frozen? And if so, is the difference great enough to spend more money to make sure we’re always eating fresh fruits and vegetables? According to nutritionist Cynthia Sass, frozen foods get a bad rap for being processed junk, but the truth is, some of the healthiest foods in the market are in the freezer section.