From left, Parker Adams, Erin Adams, Luke Adams, Leah Adams and Ryder Adams pose for a family photo during an outing. CDN | Courtesy photo
Christmas time
Visit from Santa
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Tommie Walker and Bill Walker smile together as they enjoy a free meal during the H.O.S.T. Ministries’ Community Christmas Meal. CDN | Micah Ashcraft
Arapaho’s Wacey Schalla holds on tight to a bronco during a recent rodeo event. CDN | Courtesy photo

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Arapaho’s Wacey Schalla holds on tight to a bronco during a recent rodeo event. CDN | Courtesy photo

Despite being young in the rodeo circuit, Wacey Schalla is showing off why he deserves to have his name known in the rodeo world.

(AP) —What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, according to the catchy marketing slogan that has been around for years.

Columns & Opinions

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m confused and honestly a little heartbroken. My sister and I grew up incredibly close – practically joined at the hip. We talked every day and leaned on each other for everything, and I always felt like no matter what changed around us, we would stay the same.

Dear Doctors: At age 51, I was diagnosed with severe rheumatic mitral stenosis. After a second round of tests, treatment was changed from open-heart surgery to balloon valvuloplasty. What can I do to help the results last?

Obituaries

Eldon “Kurt” Gregg, age 78, of Yukon and longtime Clinton resident, was born March 19, 1947, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Harry Crayton and Irma (Green) Gregg, and passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Joshua Keith Hines, age 40, of Clinton, Oklahoma, was born June 8, 1985, in Clinton to Marvin Hines and Shannon (Phillips) Hines, and passed away Friday, December 12, 2025.