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Oklahoma Forestry Services and the Community Forestry Council recently celebrated Oklahoma communities, campuses and utility companies who are recognized nationally by the Arbor Day Foundation for their commitment to greener environments.

Twenty-seven Seminole State College students were inducted into the Alpha Theta Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges on March 9. The induction ceremony was conducted virtually, utilizing Zoom video conference software.

FEMA is committed to helping all Oklahoma residents who were affected by the winter storms, including anyone requiring specialized assistance.

Mid-March marks 75 years since Nat King Cole recorded what would become the definitive song for people to “(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66.” These days, travelers and Route 66 enthusiasts who “plan to motor west” will have an easier way to spot the Mother Road in Oklahoma.

People want to grow old gracefully and maintain their independence as long as possible. There are many decisions to make as well as information to wade through to ensure needs are met and proper care is received through one’s golden years.

Facing one’s mortality and the prospect of leaving family members behind is not always easy. Death, financial security and planning for the future are all difficult subjects, but planning ahead can make matters much easier in the long run.

March 16, 1971 Seven Grass Fire Runs Made Sunday City firemen were kept busy Sunday with seven grass fire calls. One of the calls resulted in a vacant house at 541 “F” street being destroyed. This fire was caused by sparks from a welding torch.

As of this advisory, there are 432,793 cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. 519 is today’s 7-day rolling average for the number of new cases reported.

Care For Our Seniors Act Aims To Improve Nursing Homes By Learning From Tragedy & Implementing Bold Solutions For The Future The American Health Care Association representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and other long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately...

The franchising industry has often been resilient, and 2020 was the latest, and perhaps greatest, example. As COVID-19 caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and ravaged our economy, franchises from various sectors found ways to adapt, survive, and in some cases thrive.