Editorials

Editorials

Threats are no laughing matter
The as-yet-unidentified man who called in the bomb threat to the Cherokee County Courthouse March 27 may have been angry that he had to pay some fines. The source of the menacing letter containing a powdery substance, discovered April 2 in a judge’s office, may have been acting on similar frustrations.

April 10, 2013
Congress should sacrifice, too
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel set the tone for what should become a widespread trend, if there’s any real justice to be spotted in the midst of budget sequestration.

April 9, 2013
Lack of insurance a complex issue
If a bill wending its way through the Oklahoma House is intended to take punitive action against uninsured drivers, it might work as planned. But unfortunately, the bill’s author doesn’t have much evidence to back up his assertion that it will lower the number of uninsured drivers.

April 9, 2013
Scanner traffic on our website
If you’re a devoted follower of breaking news as it unfolds – and let’s face it, most of our readers are – then you’ll probably be interested in a new feature on our website at www.tahlequahdailypress.com.

April 3, 2013
April a good month for fun
As the weather warms up, it’s time to rekindle that sense of community that makes Tahlequah a standout among rural communities of Oklahoma.

April 1, 2013
Our veterans deserve help from rest of us
Anyone who’s ever served in the military knows it can be difficult to make the transition to civilian life, especially after a lengthy tour of duty.
Some veterans may find it an almost insurmountable task – especially if they are fit to return to the job market, but don’t know how to go about it.

March 22, 2013
Better protocols a good idea for TPS
The Tahlequah Public Schools administration is looking at ways to improve protocols for money earned through fundraisers. It’s a move that should have been made years ago, because it might have saved the job of a teacher who was well-liked by students.

March 18, 2013
Better protocols a good idea for TPS
The Tahlequah Public Schools administration is looking at ways to improve protocols for money earned through fundraisers. It’s a move that should have been made years ago, because it might have saved the job of a teacher who was well-liked by students.

March 18, 2013
Dog case: Law doesn’t cover it
For anyone familiar with Oklahoma law, last week’s decision by the District Attorney’s Office to forego charges against Caisen Green should have come as no surprise –even if it came with a mountain of disappointment.

March 15, 2013
Join in the conversation
As of this writing, the Daily Press has more than 5,700 “friends” on our Facebook page. And while social media are not the most effective means of gathering and disseminating news, they have become a valuable tool in our arsenal of platforms.

March 8, 2013
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