Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul.* Strings ‘n Things - The name caught on from the start.Laid back but purposeful, informal but structured, Strings ‘n Things soon bec...

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for 10 years. For a long time, I didn’t decorate our house because I didn’t want to spend the money. But for the last few years, I’ve spent many hours poring over ...

Okmulgee resident Kathy Barton has taken a proactive approach to addressing the growing cat population in downtown Okmulgee. Through her dedication, she has raised hundreds of dollars in donations fro...

DEAR ABBY: I have had a falling out with my sister over her 13-year-old son, my nephew. He is generally a happy child, with everything a boy could want in moderation. My sister is separated from his f...

The 2024 Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Fall Forum wrapped up last week with more than 100 conference attendees spending part of four days helping shape a legislative agenda for the upco...

“The Big Red One” is the nickname for the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, the first and most storied and decorated division in the Army. The “BRO” is routinely the first division sent into war sett...

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been living with someone for four years. When we started living together, his son “Byron” was incarcerated. Byron is 33 and has been in trouble since he was 15. His dad keeps bailing h...

For a while, I was doing photography professionally. I had invested in a good amount of equipment. I had four cameras, one of which was what we called large format cameras. That means it took 2 ¼” x 2...

The holidays are swiftly approaching and typically the flurry of planning activities is being felt as we gear up for those wonderful times with family and friends. Memories of childhood-fun flood our ...

While not being entangled in political escapades and court dramas, our trio of “John’s” might in some ways be likened to the famed Three Musketeers.Our automobile savvy Johns (McCants .... Wood ... Yo...

Representatives of DaVita made a donation to the Ann Moroney Youth Services. DaVita Way of Giving was a program used to give back to the community. DaVita contributed to local and international organi...

World Kindness Day, celebrated every Nov. 13, is a wonderful reminder of the transformative power kindness can bring to individuals and communities. This day invites us to reflect on the simplest, yet...

DEAR ABBY: Some time ago, you printed a letter from a grandmother who said she was changing her will because neither her adult children nor her grandchildren ever wrote her thank-you notes when she se...

“If everything seems under control, you’re just not going fast enough”. It seems fitting the father of the quote was racing legend Mario Andretti. Mario, whose stellar career spanned three decades, wa...

Elections are often exciting, inspiring, and even traumatic. For those who win, they begin a new chapter of their lives, working to make a difference for the people they serve. For those on the short ...

Dear Editor,In re-electing Donald Trump as our 47th President, a majority of Americans voted for a return to common sense. A U.S. President, like Donald Trump, that promotes commonsense policies in go...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 17 years to a good man with many great attributes. However, our relationship lacks connection. Every effort at emotional connection is initiated by me (like planning...

Day programs to honor those who have served our country in the military. The OES show choir performed several patriotic numbers following the OES program in which three veterans visited.---The America...

DEAR ABBY: I’m in an open relationship with my partner. We both enjoy hooking up with other people, but only if we agree on the person. It was going great; I still got my one-on-one time with my partn...

Dear Editor,Take a deep breath.A note to remember this country and this state are more than a mere political letter. We are about community and serving those who live here. With the closing of the ele...