Christmas cheer brings comfort to residents in long-term care facilities

As the Christmas season approaches, the spirit of giving takes on many forms — none more meaningful than the gift of time. Across local nursing homes, assisted living centers and residential care facilities, residents eagerly anticipate visits from community members who can brighten their days during what can be an especially lonely season.

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Merry Christmas

December 23, 2025

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all w...

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Walk this way

Sidewalk plan will connect Kerr with Iola

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 23, 2025

While we were told in the Middle Ages that “all roads lead to Rome,” when it comes to sidewalks proposed for Sallisaw, pedestrians will soon be able to “walk from the food court at Iola and Cedar all ...

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Oklahoma Supreme Court permanently overturns social studies standards

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE

December 23, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — Controversial academic standards for social studies are unenforceable because Oklahoma’s top school board violated state open meeting laws when approving them, the state Supreme Court ...

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Measure refiled to abolish property tax

By BARBARA HOBEROCK OKLAHOMA VOICE

December 23, 2025

Supporters of an effort to gradually eliminate property taxes have withdrawn and refiled their initiative petition. Mike Reynolds, a former Republican House member and proponent, said the measure was ...

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D.A.’s office hosts ‘Tree of Remembrance’ ceremony

December 23, 2025

WAGONER – The District 27 District Attorney’s Office recently hosted its annual “Tree of Honor and Remembrance” ceremony in honor of those who have lost their lives to violent crimes. “This time of ye...