DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for many years and have a partner. “Andy” is a widower whose wife died 20 years ago. We have been a couple for 13 years, although we don’t live together. My son is 30, ...

Are you looking for a puppy to raise and train for your very own? OCHS is packed with pups and now is the perfect time to adopt. Check out these adorable faces of Fender, Mandolin, Cora, who are in bo...

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my live-in boyfriend, “Kyle,” for four years. He has many great qualities, the most important of them being he fully accepts my daughter as his own. He doesn’t see her as h...

I would love to tell you the whole story, but it is much too long and involved for this space. It is a story about putting your trust and confidence in people you probably shouldn’t. I was living in M...

“In your religion, do you believe God could forgive him?” The questioner’s face betrayed an intense curiosity. She wanted my answer. The surname of the person in question was bin Laden. Shortly after ...

Abortion. Homosexuality. Gay marriage. Transgenderism. Sex before marriage. Regardless of one’s position on these, they are all hot topics and often labeled as social, cultural or political issues. Wh...

We are still dealing with high temperatures and I am still unwilling to turn on the oven to cook dinner. August is here and making its presence known. I am sure you know what I mean. Nothing heats up ...

DEAR ABBY: I admire your wit and appreciate your candor, which is why I’m writing to you. I’ve been dating a man for 4 1/2 years. He’s 56; I’m 60. I hope for a life with him, marriage, a place of our ...

The legislative interim studies have been approved by both chambers, so the meetings are now being scheduled for hearings. Interim studies are hearings requested by lawmakers and approved by the leade...

In the world of computers and other technology, the Alpha chips are always pushing the envelope in performance and architecture. Also, in the world of finance and investment, a large alpha indicates t...

DEAR ABBY: After many years of trying to keep our family together, divorce is our final option. My husband has had two affairs that I know of during our 30-year marriage. They hurt me deeply. We’ve ha...

My cousin was one month older than me. That was all, but it didn’t seem to be so. I was slight, thin, and a constant ball of energy. My sisters, all older than me, have continually commented on how I ...

Entering the quaint cottage off 15th and Memorial that Tuesday in early fall, I assumed that the following minutes would feature ‘the usual.’ But calendars across the land had silently announced the d...

DEARABBY: My wife and I have a daughter, “Liz,” who is our life. She’s 28 and a nurse. Her boyfriend, “Owen,” used to be a heavy cannabis user. My wife suspects he still uses it when he gets “stressed...

Last Saturday, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) held our eighth annual Heroes Ball. This event recognizes champions for children as selected by our board of directors. We were so thank...

Crossbreeding a Chihuahua with a Miniature Dachshund yields up a hybrid. The Chiweenie pup we named Tamu (Sweetie) became ours to the thrill of and by way of our daughter and husband. On most days, Ta...

I remember an old joke about a young farmer who purchased a mule. He needed the mule for plowing his fields and for hauling his wagon. The seller of the mule assured the young man that the mule was a ...

DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old son lives with his two girlfriends, who are also romantically involved with each other. They share a single bedroom. One of them has a baby due this week, and the other has m...

We extend our gratitude for the Summer Jam Fundraising Event to benefit OCHS which was held on July 18th.  This effort was spearheaded by OSUIT PAWS (People for Animal Wellness and Safety), who coordi...

DEAR ABBY: My sister passed away from cancer seven years ago. Her daughter and I have always been close -- doing things together, going on trips, etc. Four years ago, she started dating a guy who thin...