When it comes to ideas emanating from the State Capitol, there is no perfect solution to problems faced by what a bill might address.Such is the case with Senate Bill 105. The bill would modify the re...

On April 5, I stood shoulder to shoulder with fellow Oklahomans - unpaid, unafraid and unwavering in our determination to protect our nation’s foundational principles. From parking lots to parks, capi...

Spring is here - which means it’s once again time to wash the windows, organize your cabinets and steam your carpets. This year, in addition to tidying up around your house, why not also consider some...

• The Henryetta Lions Club held an Easter Egg Hunt by the shelter house at Nichols Park. There were over 100 prize eggs available and over 3,000 candy filled eggs. Kids aged 2-10 were encouraged to co...

The Christian Ministers Alliance Inc., celebrating 57 years of service, will host a special memorial service honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, April 6, at 6 p.m. Th...

World-renowned American poet, memoirist and civil rights activist Maya Angelou celebrated her birth date as April 4, 1928, in St. Louis. Her dad was a doorman and navy dietitian and her mother, a nurs...

Way too often finding yourself lying awake instead of getting your beauty sleep? As many know firsthand, that is an extremely common problem for a lot of people. I won’t bother boring you with the nat...

A few years ago, a decision was being discussed whether to close the doors or give the small struggling church one more chance. A retired pastor who lived in a nearby community stepped in and loved th...

Members and friends of the Okmulgee County Community Garden will meet Saturday, April 5, for a workday in the garden to continue preparing it for spring.According to Executive Director Bob Seebeck, th...

Beyond the positive legislation that survived the Legislature’s deadline last week, many with overwhelming support, there was a tremendous financial gift given to Oklahoma. This support will undoubted...

The financial markets always go through periods of instability. And we may see more of that now, given concerns about tariffs, inflation and the economy. As an investor, how can you deal with this vol...

What do we do with grief? How do we handle a tornado called “Death” that has ripped through your family? Why are you left numb and stunned? We are not sure we will ever be the same. Not sure we will e...

With the launch of this column last week, we officially set sail on a grand and far-reaching journey that will eventually take us from the uttermost reaches of the cosmos to the depths of human consci...

Doreen Cronin, American author of children’s books, celebrates March 28, 1966, as her birth date in Queens, N.Y. She is the daughter of a police officer and grew up on Long Island with two brothers an...

If you’re just beginning your career, what are your financial priorities?You might have student loans to deal with. And you may even be thinking about saving for a down payment on a house. These are c...

Two elderly sisters, one widowed and the other never married, were living together. They had decided the year before that because the oldest owned her house, the younger should leave a rented apartmen...

American author of books for children and young adults Lois Lowry celebrates her birth date as March 20, 1937, in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii.Her dad was an Army dentist causing his family to be mov...

The Okmulgee Times is bringing Bingo back again this year!Readers will find an official Bingo card in next Wednesday’s issue (March 26). You may also obtain one free card at the Okmulgee Times office....

Oklahoma received good news last week: the long-running Pinnacle Plan, a settlement agreement for the class action lawsuit filed against the Department of Human Services, was finalized.On May 5, 2009,...

Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income - but when should you start collecting them? It’s a big decision, so you’ll want to consider your options carefully.Ess...