A local man was arrested after leading Madill Police on a chase through a neighborhood. A frantic call to Marshall County Dispatch is what set the events in motion on January 17.

Kidnapping:On January work 17, Randall Polster, 26-year-old male from Madill was arrested for Kidnapping, Endangering Others While Eluding/ Attempting to Elude Arrest, Domestic Abuse/Assault and Battery, Possession of CDS and No Insurance. An online search showed no Oklahoma priors.

As the new year dawns, so does the hope for a better and more prosperous year. Resolutions are a popular way to determine specific goals and make paths toward success come into focus.

Last Thursday, I was pleased to be a part of a very successful pair of events held in Duncan, sponsored by Pathways to a Healthier You, the Potts Family Foundation, and several local partners.

You no doubt remember the old line attributed to Ben Franklin when he was asked what kind of government the Constitutional Convention had created: “A republic, if you can keep it!” Well, I’ve noticed an interesting thing in recent years: it’s got bi-partisan appeal. Last fall, for instance, within a few weeks of each other House Speaker Nancy Pelosi used it when she announced the impeachment inquiry and Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, President Trump’s first Court appointee, published a book using the line as its title. This is not just an ironic coincidence.

When President Trump was sworn into office, he promised to strengthen our national security and bolster policies that prioritize the needs of American citizens. One of the first areas he tackled was the United States’ refugee resettlement program, a program first established in 1948 by the U.S. Congress.