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Marion Dane Bauer, American
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Marion Dane Bauer, American
November 21, 2025
Marion Dane Bauer, American children’s author, celebrates her birthday on Nov. 20. She was born in 1938 in Oglesby, Ill., a small prairie town in northern Illinois, in a four-room frame house in the s...
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Isaiah’s Messiah
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Isaiah’s Messiah
November 7, 2025
Last week, we began to investigate the Jewish claim of a coming Messiah throughout history. In fact, we listed some seventeen ancient prophetic historians who recorded prophecies of this King and Mess...
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A financial roadmap for veterans entering civilian life
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A financial roadmap for veterans entering civilian life
November 7, 2025
The transition from military to civilian life brings countless adjustments. It also marks a good time to review how you’re taking charge of your financial future. Veteran Saves Week is Nov. 4-7 and an...
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Stuck in a Pit
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Stuck in a Pit
November 7, 2025
Have you ever tried to help someone who doesn’t actually want help? Oh, they tell you they do. They call and beg for you to give them answers to their problems. But when you stop your busy life, put y...
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Yuyi Morales, Mexican-American
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Yuyi Morales, Mexican-American
November 7, 2025
Yuyi Morales, Mexican-American children’s book author and illustrator, celebrates her birth date as Nov. 7, 1968 ,in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, the City of flowers and springs. She is best known for he...
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Food assistance, health coverage are key factors during shutdown
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Food assistance, health coverage are key factors during shutdown
November 5, 2025
I want to start by saying “thank you” to the governor and Oklahoma’s legislative leaders for the commitment to allocate $1 million in state funds per week over the next seven weeks to the two major fo...
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10 Years Ago (2015)
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10 Years Ago (2015)
November 5, 2025
• The Wilson Tigers opened their basketball season against the Mason Eagles, meeting at the Wilson High School Gymnasium. Wilson fans were seen eyeballing every move as Chance Edmundson was seen posti...
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American author best known for children’s novels
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American author best known for children’s novels
October 31, 2025
American author best known for children’s novels, Katherine Paterson celebrates her birth date as Oct. 31, 1932, in Huaian, China. Her parents, George and Mary Womeldorf, were Presbyterian missionarie...
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The real meaning of diversification in investing
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The real meaning of diversification in investing
October 31, 2025
In the world of investing, we’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s solid advice that emphasizes the importance of diversifying your investments. Unfortunately, some p...
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The Story of Everything
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The Story of Everything
October 31, 2025
Last week, we began to scratch the surface of a story that goes back to the very basement of time: the story of the Jewish people. Since the idea of “history” is defined by Oxford as “the whole series...
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Sneaky Black Ice
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Sneaky Black Ice
October 31, 2025
It really is innocent looking, because it looks just like wet pavement. But it can be dangerous as a rattlesnake. And just like that reptile, it strikes when you least expect it, with the intent to ca...
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Spooktacular Treats
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Spooktacular Treats
October 31, 2025
As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, Halloween approaches with its promise of ghoulish delights and whimsical frights. This beloved holiday is not just about costumes and haunted house...
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SNAP assistance to halt Nov. 1 unless shutdown ends
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SNAP assistance to halt Nov. 1 unless shutdown ends
October 29, 2025
The federal government entered a shutdown on Oct. 1 when Congress failed to pass the required 12 annual appropriations bills or agree on a short-term funding patch called a continuing resolution. The ...
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American children’s writer best known for the Origami Yoda seven-book series
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American children’s writer best known for the Origami Yoda seven-book series
October 24, 2025
American children’s writer best known for the Origami Yoda seven-book series, Tom Angleberger celebrates Oct. 24 as his birth date in Shenandoah Valley, Va.It was seeing his first Star Wars movie at s...
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Expectancy
Columns & Opinion
Expectancy
October 24, 2025
From the moral argument presented over the last few weeks, we determined that since the Great Designer and Creator is necessary for moral values to exist in created humans, He must be a Moral Being Hi...
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Open Enrollment
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Open Enrollment
October 24, 2025
For many people, fall brings an important opportunity: open enrollment. While it may not sound as exciting as planning for the holidays, taking a careful look at your workplace benefits now could save...
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Combined federal campaign for nonprofits faces uncertain future
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Combined federal campaign for nonprofits faces uncertain future
October 22, 2025
Just over one month ago, notice was issued that the federal government had paused the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), an annual fundraising effort that has contributed billions of dollars to charitab...
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Christopher Myers, American
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Christopher Myers, American
October 17, 2025
Christopher Myers, American author and illustrator of children’s books and playwright, celebrates his birth date on Oct. 17, 1974, in Queens, N.Y.His dad, Walter Dean Myers, is a well-known author of ...
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Evolution’s Morality
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Evolution’s Morality
October 17, 2025
On more than one occasion, I have made the passing comment that “the Darwinist has no answer to...” this or that phenomenon. For instance, we have said that the Darwinist has no answer for the irreduc...
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Don’t just quickly apologize
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Don’t just quickly apologize
October 17, 2025
You know you stepped in it. Big time. Didn’t really mean to do it, but it happened. Now your spouse is hurt and angry. And they are not really waiting breathlessly to hear your apology - they’re way p...
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Henryetta choir members earn Superior ratings
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Henryetta choir members earn Superior ratings
March 13, 2026
Hard work, dedication and a passion for music paid off in a big way for members of the Henryetta High School choir program, as several students recently earned top honors at the district Solo and Ense...
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Healthy Living & Stronger Bodies
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Healthy Living & Stronger Bodies
March 13, 2026
Seniors in the Okmulgee area are discovering that staying active and eating well can also be fun, thanks to two engaging programs offered through OSU Extension and led locally by Extension Educator Ji...
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Volunteers lead Beggs cleanup efforts
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Volunteers lead Beggs cleanup efforts
March 13, 2026
In the wake of last week’s devastating tornado, the Beggs community continues to demonstrate the resilience and compassion that small towns are known for. Volunteers, utility crews, churches and emerg...
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County sales tax income increases
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County sales tax income increases
March 13, 2026
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from February business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...
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100 Years Ago (1926)
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100 Years Ago (1926)
March 13, 2026
• Members of the local Izaak Walton League mobilized to finish their fish hatchery, with every available volunteer helping to prepare the site for operation. Several fish had already been caught and w...
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