American author Will Hobbs celebrated his birth date as of Aug. 22, 1947, in Pittsburgh. He is the author of 20 novels for upper elementary, middle school and young adult readers as well as two pictur...

One of the most unsympathetic people in the world is the one who has never had pain. They’ve never lost a loved one and suffered the all-enveloping grief and soul-crushing depression that can come wit...

Planning for your child’s education can feel overwhelming, but a 529 education savings plan offers a powerful way to build a financial foundation for their educational future.One in 4 parents currentl...

On Saturday, Aug. 9, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) partnered with the Foster Care Association of Oklahoma (FCAO) to hold a back-to-school bash for more than 350 foster youth and car...

The Pump & Motor Works, an Okmulgee business that manufactures large electric motors and pumps, was awarded $400,000 through the Business Expansion Incentive Program, an initiative that assists Oklaho...

Eileen Spinelli, American author of children’s books and poetry, celebrates her birth date as Aug. 16, 1942, in Philadelphia.Eileen knew she wanted to be a writer when she was very young. At age six, ...

You may have heard of the “4% rule” when it comes to retirement. The idea is simple: After you retire, you withdraw 4% of your investment portfolio each year. In theory, this helps ensure your savings...

Beauty. Such an interesting topic. It is a topic everyone has an opinion about, and all opinions are that we want more beauty in our lives. As we said last week, beauty is food for the soul. In fact, ...

Alex suddenly realized he was starving, according to his standards. Of course, that standard set low, as his stomach pretty much governed his life. Forty- five minutes without something going into his...

If you’re right-handed and you’ve made it to this page, you’re surely wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into.And why. Today (Aug. 13) is International Left-Handers Day, an obscure “holiday” that p...

A few weeks ago, I highlighted the interim studies approved by the state Senate. This week, I want to cover some from the House of Representatives.Interim studies are officially filed reviews of speci...

Suzanne Collins, American author and screenwriter best known for her young adult The Hunger Games trilogy and her children’s fantasy series The Underland Chronicles, celebrates her birth date as Aug. ...

You have probably been told a few times in your life to not let anyone take away your own peace. That you responsible if you are filled to the brim with good will toward all mankind - or had your fill...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

In life, balance is everything - whether it’s finding time between work and family or maintaining a healthy diet. The same goes for your investments. Keeping your financial portfolio balanced is a sma...

Last time, we mentioned “beauty” as soul food. It seems to me that since we have established that human beings are made up of both a physical body and an immaterial soul, then just as the body needs h...

James Howe, American author of children and young adult fiction books, celebrates his birth date on Aug. 2, 1946, at Oneida, N.Y.As a child, he enjoyed his freedom living in a small town, where people...

When it comes to managing your money, there’s more to consider than just the bottom line. For many people, investing isn’t only about building wealth or reaching goals - it’s about making sure their d...

Jeannie slipped silently down the dark, cellar steps like a shadow on a mission. Certainly not a shadow, but definitely on a mission.She knew exactly where her grandmother kept her pickle-making crock...

When I took the oath as Attorney General, I made a commitment to the people of our state that I would fight for transparency, accountability and ethical governance. Today, I’m proud to highlight two c...