Folks, sometimes I am somewhat tired at the end of the day. I have recently identified it as “old age.” I am way too spent to do those evening exercises! I promise, tomorrow I’ll double up on my walki...

This Sunday, Nov. 21, is the Last Sunday of the Church Year. Readings will be from Isaiah 65:17–25, 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 and Matthew 25:1–13. BY FAITH WE ARE PREPARED FOR CHRIST’S RETURN “The day of...

The Solemnity of Christ the King (B) This weekend we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. Jesus is King of all Kings in the world. Originally, the kingship of Jesus Christ was associated with t...

DEWAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST Wednesday, Nov. 17 – Breakfast Tornado, Assorted Fruit, Juice and Milk Thursday, Nov. 18 – Breakfast Burrito, Assorted Fruit, Juice and Milk Friday, Nov. 19 – VIRTUAL DA...

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) MY WORDS WILL REMAIN During the course of a single week we hear a lot of words, but how many of them are worth remembering? Here each Sunday we hear the words of Chris...

DEWAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST Wednesday, Nov. 10 – Cereal, Toast and Jelly, Assorted Fruit, Juice and Milk Thursday, Nov. 11 – Sausage, Egg, Cheese, Assorted Fruit, Juice and Milk Friday, Nov. 12 – V...

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) The liturgy of the word today tells us “generosity from our sincere hearts.” Mark’s Gospel tells us that Jesus praised the poor widow who put only two small coins into...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) was recently awarded a $1 million grant through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The purpose of the grant is to provid...

This Sunday, Nov. 7 is All Saints’ Day observed. Readings will be from Revelation 7:(2–8) 9–17, 1 John 3:1–3 and Matthew 5:1–12. SAINTS ARE BLESSED IN THE ETERNAL PRESENCE OF CHRIST “A great multitude...

Rebekah Bailey of Henryetta is proud to announce the birth of her granddaughter, Mylah Lee Pelley. Mylah was born Oct. 28 at Norman Regional Healthplex to Zavier Pelley and Maddison Reeve, both of Nor...

DEWAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST Wednesday, Nov. 3 – Graham Crackers, Yogurt, Assorted Fruit, Juice and Milk Thursday, Nov. 4 – Breakfast Combo, Potato Puffs, Assorted Fruit, Juice and Milk Friday, Nov....

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As a Member of Congress, I have the honor of nominating students from the Second District to our country’s prestigious service academies. The decision to apply to a service academy is an incredibly pe...

Okemah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met Oct. 19 at Pepino’s Restaurant in Okemah. Hostesses for the meeting were Ann Jackson and Sheldon Starr. Regent Rebecca Hold opened ...

Oct. 27 – Nov. 3 Wednesday, Oct. 27 – Baked Ham, Yams, Green Bean Casserole, Hot Roll, Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Milk Thursday, Oct. 28 – BBQ Chicken, Spinach Bake, Fresh Sliced Bread,...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy completed our annual Fall Forum Monday, our conference on policies affecting children and developing solutions to those issues. The advocates ...

For Muscogee Nation citizen and Freedman descendant Eli Grayson, Indigenous Peoples’ Day brings a personal upset around the issue of tribal sovereignty. Grayson, 59 is a retired interior designer who ...

Oct. 20, 1921 SPEEDERS YOU’LL THINK IT IS THE “GOLDEN YARDSTICK” IF YOU DON’T QUIT IT – MAYOR I presume you all saw my picture in the Sunday, “Oklahoman.” It is my picture all right, although it was t...

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Faith and Thanksgiving The Gospel this Sunday Mass tells us Jesus heals the blind man, Bartimaeus. Often the blind see more than those who have sight. This is not a co...

HENRYETTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BREAKFAST Wednesday, Oct. 20 – Pancakes, Apple Slices, Fruit Cup and Milk Thursday, Oct. 21 – Sausage Biscuit, Juice, Applesauce Cup and Milk Friday, Oct. 22 – Cereal, Banana,...