We went to Utah on vacation. We were staying in the mountains and we really enjoyed the beauty of God’s creation. As we drove back to our cabin each day, we kept encountering a fascinating sight. The ...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “George” for 35 years. I was pregnant when I married. We had dated only five months. We came from families that believed you had to “do the right thing” and get marri...

Need help? Here’s who to contact • Lost Pet: If your pet is lost, call Okmulgee Animal Control to check if they landed in the city shelter. If they did land in a shelter, Animal Control will be able t...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to "George" for 35 years. I was pregnant when I married. We had dated only five months. We came from families that believed you had to "do the right thing" and get marri...

Dear Editor, I find that all too often we voice complaints, and all too seldom take the time to compliment good deeds. I suppose that occurs in all professions, but none more so than in the public ser...

Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) works with lawmakers to pursue policies which will benefit youth. Following every session, we select “Children’s Legislators of the Year” wh...

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s family won’t stop asking me when I’m going to quit my job and work for my husband. My mother-in-law worked for my father-in-law at their small business for pretty much her whol...

“Just like children imitate their parents, Jesus imitated His Father,” says Holly, 12. “We are the children of God. We can be loving, patient, caring and compassionate and have the love of God in our ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband's family won't stop asking me when I'm going to quit my job and work for my husband. My mother-in-law worked for my father-in-law at their small business for pretty much her whol...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) works with lawmakers to pursue policies which will benefit youth. Following every session, we select “Children’s Legislators...

Okmulgee County Humane Society Need Help?  Here’s Who to Contact Animal Control - 918-756-3511 Lost Pet: If your pet is lost call Okmulgee Animal Control to check if they landed in the city shelter. I...

June is National Dairy Month. Now there are a lot of options with dairy so I had to narrow it down. Well, June 4 is National Cheese Day. As a cheese lover myself, I chose to use this month’s column to...

Home from the whirlwind prayer journey and recovered from a jet lag episode worthy of a Guinness Book entry, I answered our kitchen phone. “Hi Jerry, and welcome back to the States!” The party on the ...

Growing up in Southern California meant that the beach was part of our lives. I can remember going to the beach when quite young. The beach we went to had a barrier - a breakwater built to knock down ...

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my partner, “Hank,” for 25 years, but although he is legally separated, he is still married. We have lived together for 24 of these 25 years. He has two adult children with...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, which is important locally and globally to voice opposition to any form of abuse of older generations. It is a call to action to raise awareness about abuse...

DEAR ABBY: I did some investigating and recently found out my husband of 28 years has been corresponding with other women. This is the second time I have caught him. He's sworn that nothing ever devel...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Okmulgee County Humane Society's new Adoption Center is set to go before the Okmulgee Planning & Zoning Commission at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. This is an important step...

The Second Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature officially adjourned for 2024. At best, it was a mixed bag for children; despite that, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) saw some gre...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, which is important locally and globally to voice opposition to any form of abuse of older generations. It is a call to action to raise awareness about abuse...