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Chickasaw Hall of Fame inductee and Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Raymond G. Harvey was honored by his adopted hometown of Pasadena, California, in November.
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Monarch butterflies and other native pollinators are experiencing steep population declines driven by pesticide and herbicide use, habitat loss, and climate change. To help increase pollinator habitat in Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Monarch Society (OMS) is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) to launch Pathways for Pollinators & People, an initiative that will engage the incarcerated population in monarch conservation, education and art. “Pollinators play a critical role in putting food on our plates and the rapid decline of their populations is an alarming wake-up call,” said Katie Hawk, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Monarch Society. “Through this initiative, we are creating opportunities for government agencies to take the lead in conservation while engaging people in meaningful, hands-on activities.”
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DEAR ABBY: I am a longtime divorcee and a retiree with grown kids. What is troubling me is I’ve always had an issue with taking a shower and all the oil and dirt flowing down my body. I think it’s gross, so I usually wash my hair in the kitchen sink. I also don’t get in the shower to wash my body. I hate getting out of the shower and feeling cold, or trying to get dressed partially wet.
Read moreWith tax season just around the corner, organizing W-2s, mortgage interest statements, dependent care forms, and other essential documents now can help reduce stress, avoid delays, and ensure taxpayers receive the refunds to which they are entitled.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) established a first-of-itskind pilot program for providers participating in a Qualified Health Plan (QHP). The pilot will implement an automated, onestop shop statewide that allows QHPs and providers to submit and access pre-populated provider data to improve accuracy and reduce burden.
Read moreOne of the problems Marvin Pincus discovered about running the Fly Tying Love Center here in the valley is that there appeared to be more fly tying than love counseling going on.
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