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DEAR ABBY: I was married for more than 40 years. My ex constantly badmouths me to everyone. He got to our grown daughter early during our separation, and it’s clear to me she has sided with him. He’s a very intelligent narcissist who manipulates people and they’re not even aware of it. Our divorce took three different lawyers and cost me thousands, which was his intention. Should I open up to my daughter and try to get her to understand why I can’t be around him? I don’t want to alienate my only child. FREE BUT NOT TOTALLY HAPPY DEAR FREE: If you were married to your husband for 40 years, your daughter is no longer a child. Do not attempt to diminish her opinion of her father -- simply explain why you could no longer stay married to him. If you can discuss your divorce with her and point out specific examples she may have noticed in her youth that led to your divorce, I see no reason why you shouldn’t.
Read moreHalloween is a boo-tiful time of year, full of spooky celebrations and activities, but it also presents some real and scary fire safety hazards. As the holiday nears, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is encouraging everyone to take simple precautions that can help ensure the holiday remains festively fun.
Read moreAttorney General John O’Connor announced that his office and 18 other attorneys general have served six major American banks with civil investigative demands, which act as a subpoena, asking for documents relating to the companies’ involvement with the United Nations’ (UN) Net-Zero Banking Alliance. The banks under investigation include Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo. NZBA-member banks must set emissions reduction targets in their lending and investment portfolios to reach net zero by 2050.
Read moreSen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, announced this week that the National Compact Commission has completed work on the Interstate Teaching Mobility Compact (ITMC) to improve licensure portability for educators. The project, funded by the Department of Defense, is a cooperative agreement with the Council of State Governments (CSG) and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) to allow states to work with CSG’s National Center for Interstate Compacts to develop model interstate occupational licensure compact legislation.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) reports that continued claims, continued claims’ four-week moving average and initial claims’ four-week moving average decreased, while initial claims increased slightly for the week ending Oct. 8.
Read moreOklahoma Baptist University recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its annual Harvest Dinner Friday, Oct. 14. The event took place during The Weekend, the University’s homecoming celebration at OBU’s campus in Shawnee.
Read moreOn Tuesday Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an Executive Proclamation declaring a special election to vote on State Question 820 - a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana. The special election is scheduled for March 7, 2023.
Read moreAbove, internationally acclaimed Pianist Dr. Peter Simon will perform his “Music and Poetry of Love” program at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 at SSC. The event is presented by the SSC Educational Foundation and dedicated to the memory of Jasmine Moran.
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