August 2023

Today is the 243rd day of 2023 and the 72nd day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1888, the body of Mary Ann Nichols, the first victim of London serial killer Jack the Ripper, was found.

Charlie Adams Day has long been a popular festival for Newkirk and Kay County, celebrating the life of one of Newkirk’s earliest residents. The festival includes many partner organizations to make it happen, including Newkirk Main Street (NMS) and through the organization it is once again brining plenty of fun to the festival with a full day of entertainment, and the famous barbecue cookoff to satisfy the appetites of the community.

Disability Myths There are so many misconceptions about the Social Security disability program. I’ve written a book called “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” It puts to rest all the crazy rumors that are out there about the entire Social Security program.

Aug. 29—House Democrats have called upon Speaker of the House Charles McCall, R-Atoka, to form a bipartisan committee to investigate impeachment charges for State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters.

FRISCO, Texas — Greg Norman and Saudi Arabia’s collaboration to “grow the game of golf,” and to “bring people to together” yielded more unintended consequences with the announcement of the 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup team.

MUSTANG -- Mustang got on the scoreboard early and eased its way to a 10-0 victory over the Ponca City softball Lady Cats Tuesday night. It was a district game and gave the Lady Cats their first loss in district play.

Fox Business Network will carry the next Republican presidential primary debate, but the channel’s longtime star anchor Maria Bartiromo won’t be a part of it. Parent company Fox News Media announced Wednesday that Stuart Varney, a daytime anchor on the business network, will moderate the Sept.

Following a brief hiatus during the summer, the monthly 1 Million Cups event will be returning to Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 8 am for networking, with a presentation at 8:30 am in the PTC cafeteria atrium.

The second Full Moon Concert of the month is set for Aug. 31 at 7 pm in the Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand, Tonkawa. The Guys, featuring NOC Roustabouts Alumni, have played in the Full Moon Concert Series in the past and are taking the stage once again for this performance.