Burglars broke into the Help Yourself Grocery in Henryetta during New Year’s celebrations. They blew open the safe, stealing $500 in liberty bonds, $470 in cash and $20 in change. A small amount of go...

Have you ever thought about how much you have to protect? Between your family, your finances, your independence and your legacy, it can be quite a lot - and that’s why it’s important to have the right...

A new year has begun, and a new Legislature will soon convene! On Jan. 7, the First Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature will officially hold an organizational day to prepare for the work that beg...

While the holiday season brings joy and celebration for many, it can also present significant challenges for Oklahomans. Stress, isolation, and seasonal depression, often referred to as the “holiday b...

To paraphrase a comedian from years ago, “D’ya know what makes me sick?” No? Well, I can gladly tell you. And there will be no referring to the cost of eating, or heating the house, or driving across ...

On page B1 of the Friday, Dec. 20 edition of the Okmulgee Times, in the article titled “Morris hires new head football coach,” the article should have read “Morris is considering the approval for head...

American author of romantic suspense thrillers and historical romance, Catherine Coulter celebrates her birth date of December 26, 1942, in Cameron County, Texas.Coulter grew up on a horse ranch, her ...

No matter what holiday you are celebrating in December, there are usually gifts involved.With Christmas Day and Hanukkah both falling on December 25, and Kwanzaa starting on Dec. 26, people from all a...

After pushing remote work before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt now wants state employees to come back to the office full time in early 2025.Stitt issued an executive orde...

Dennis Brindell Fradin, creative author of almost 300 children and young adult non-fiction books, was born on Dec. 20, 1945, in Chicago. Dennis was raised in Chicago and his dad was an accountant.He e...

With Christmas around the corner and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, let’s remember family, friends and residents in nursing homes. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program would like to wish...

You may spend many decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k), but eventually you will likely need to take the money out - in fact, you must take the money out or face penalties. What should you know...

Many people do. Many people find this particular holiday season to be full of heartache, or a nameless void. They can feel a myriad of unwelcome emotions that threaten to overwhelm and sink them into ...

As we approach Christmas and the other holidays celebrated during this time of year, many will have joyous moments, while others will endure sadness.I want to extend heartfelt appreciation to the nonp...

Tamora Pierce, American author best known for young adult fantasy starring young heroines, was born Dec. 13, 1954, in South Connellsville, Penn. Her father worked for the telephone company and her mot...

As we enter the holiday season, your life may well become busier. Still, you might want to take the time to consider some financial moves before we turn the calendar to 2025.Here are a few suggestions...

I am convinced of a truth after living all these years on this earth. Simply and baldly stated, there are some people who have bathed themselves in misery for years. And they truly do not want anyone ...

With Christmas around the corner and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, let’s remember family, friends and residents in nursing homes. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program would like to wish...

Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is thrilled to announce a generous donation from Air Evac Lifeteam, sponsoring 10 students to attend this year’s Camp IGNITE, a premier summer leadership program...

The deadline for submission of ideas for the upcoming legislative session was Friday, December 6, and lawmakers were turning in their concepts for bills up to the final moment.The Oklahoma Institute f...