Biden increases oil royalty rate by 50%

(AP) — The Interior Department on Friday said it's moving forward with the first onshore sales of public oil and natural gas drilling leases under President Joe Biden, but will sharply increase royalty rates for companies as federal officials weigh efforts to fight climate change against pressure to bring down high gasoline prices.

Friend suspicious of woman’s COVID claims

DEAR HARRIETTE: I think that my friend keeps lying about having COVID-19. Since April 2020, my friend has claimed to have contracted COVID-19 about five different times. I don't see how this is possible, especially since I have not contracted the virus once. I think that she does this to avoid spending time with me. Would it be wrong to confront her about this? I don't have any evidence that she's lying other than the unlikelihood of catching COVID-19 so many times. – Suspicious

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- CEDA readies signage for Glancy project

- County candidate filing over

- Clinton Cemetery walk will be Monday

- Lady Reds dominate Weatherford

- Littke sixth, Lady Reds third at Riverside

Many research opportunities available for COVID-19 long haulers

Dear Doctors: I am a COVID-19 longhauler, and it has been a horrible experience. I have tinnitus, tremors and shortness of breath, and I lost my sense of smell. It's disabling, and I am doubtful I will ever be the same. Can I assist in research in any way? What kinds of clinical trials are there?

Sister doesn’t reciprocate gift-giving

DEAR HARRIETTE: I send my nephew gifts every year on his birthday. He's 11 years old -- the exact same age as my daughter. He always tells me how happy these gifts make him. My sister doesn't do the same for my daughter. She will call her, sing her a little song, or maybe write her a sweet little post on Facebook, but she never sends gifts. Every year I get a little offended. It isn't like my sister can't afford gifts; she actually makes more money than I do. Should I approach her about this? -- Don't Be Stingy

CEDA readies signage for Glancy project

The Clinton Economic Development Authority released designs Thursday afternoon for two signs that will be posted on the Glancy Motel and Pop Hicks properties.

What’s inside?

Sophie Cates prepares for the upcoming Easter holiday by shaking an Easter egg to see what might be inside it. CDN

As of Friday afternoon, the following candidates had filed for county offices of assessor, treasurer and commissioners representing Districts 1 and 3 at the Custer County Election Board office:

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