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Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: The American Association of Retired Persons Tax-Aide volunteers have completed another year of providing free tax preparation and e-filing in Ada. 

Letter to the Editor

  • By Estell Moss | Ada

Dear Editor,

I am completely opposed to the idea of the city and/or the county giving ANY MONEY to Call-A-Ride.

Letter to the Editor

  • By Dr. James Wight | Ada

As a family physician, I would like to address the important issue of vaccinating children in our public school system.

Dear Editor

  • By Carisa Roberson | Ada

Dear Editor,

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

  • By April Nesbit | Ada

Alternative transportation is a need, not a want

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Were I living in Ada, I would certainly vote for Josh Edwards in his bid for DA.

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Letter to the Editor

  • By Michael McElroy, Branch Manager | Gateway Mortgage Group of Ada

As the local Branch Manager of the Gateway Mortgage Group office in Ada, and as a long-time, personal friend of Kevin Stitt, I would like to respond to the negative political ads attacking this Oklahoma-based company that has done so much for so many people.

A shared alliance

  • By Tom Cole U.S.Congressman

As the United States continues the historic buildup of its defense capabilities, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has committed to increasing security investments as well. Russia seeks to change the international order by stressing our alliances, undermining national institution…

The end of an era: a response to my opponent

  • By Josh Edwards Candidate for District 22 District Attorney

There is a tremendous amount of discussion following the op-ed piece I authored last week that compared the similarities of the Lott case to the Williamson case featured in The Innocent Man. Dialogue concerning our justice system should be welcomed; our community has not had a discussion reg…

For the children:

For the children:

  • By Joe Dorman OICA CEO

A historic number of Oklahomans voted in the 2018 Oklahoma primary elections. Regardless of your party affiliation or political beliefs, it was great to see an active and engaged citizenry getting out and voting. 

Letter to the Editor

  • By William N. Peterson District Attorney, Retired

I read Josh Edwards’ article in The Ada News concerning the Perry Lott case. He also discussed the Ron Williamson case. In his article, he inferred that the present District Attorney, Paul Smith, was involved with the Ron Williamson case. He has, as a lawyer, tried to spin these two criminal…

Preserve mental health and addiction services for Oklahomans who need it most

  • Randy Tate, CEO of NorthCare, Oklahoma City; Verna Foust, CEO, Red Rock BHS, Oklahoma City; and Gail Lapidus, CEO, Family and Children’s Services, Tulsa

Oklahoma is second highest in the nation for rates of mental illness and substance use. We have been in the bottom four in the country in rates of funding for treatment services. We have all read of severe impending cuts in the budgets of both Medicaid and the Oklahoma Department of Mental H…

This Week's Circulars

Obituaries

PHILLIPS, Gene Jun 14, 1939 - Aug 22, 2019

ROFF [ndash] A celebration of life for Gene Harley Phillips, 80, of Roff will be from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Roff Student Center. Mr. Phillips passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at his home with family and friends present. He was born June 14, 1939, at Fitzhugh to Charles A. and Rachel A.…

WOFFORD, Clyde Mar 6, 1930 - Aug 22, 2019

LULA [ndash] Services for Clyde Wofford, 89, of Lula are at 10 a.m. Monday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Reno Dye will officiate. Burial will follow at the Allen Cemetery. The Chickasaw Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the cemetery. The family will receive friends …

BETTES, John Jan 16, 1952 - Aug 20, 2019

STONEWALL [ndash] Services for John Nevada Bettes, 67, of Stonewall are at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Stonewall First Baptist Church. Randy McCall will officiate. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mr. Bettes passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at his home. He was born Jan. 16, 1952,…