Michael Stevens’ New Year’s resolution has a deeper motivation. Last year, his father passed away from heart problems, leaving a lasting impression on him about the importance of health. “Dad was alwa...

For the Martinez family, this Christmas is one of firsts — first Christmas in Vian, first winter in Oklahoma, and hopefully, their first white Christmas together. After moving from Arizona to Sequoyah...

For 16-year-old Ethan Miller, spending his weekends cleaning graves at Cherokee cemeteries near Roland and Muldrow might not seem like a typical teenage pastime. But for Ethan, it’s become a meaningfu...

For Janine Calloway of Sallisaw, spending Thanksgiving morning bundled up on the streets of Manhattan, watching the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, was a dream come true. “I’ve watched it on TV e...

For Gore resident and artist, Thomas Evans, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year— and he’s got the traditions to prove it. For nearly two decades, Evans has dedicated the holiday season to...

In a quiet neighborhood just outside of Roland, kindness and compassion shine through the bond between 41-year-old Holly Carter and her elderly neighbor, 89-year-old Phyllis Henderson. For the past fi...

While most families are preparing Thanksgiving feasts for their immediate households, 90-yearold Maria Little is busy planning a celebration that will bring together more than 50 family members from a...

After years in the sun-soaked streets of Key West, Mike and Lisa Bennett weren’t exactly planning to become rural Oklahomans. But one weekend at Lake Tenkiller changed everything. The Bennetts had com...

For Steve Michaels, time is more than just the ticking hands of a clock; it’s an art, a passion, and a legacy in motion. As the owner of Michaels Clock Shop near Highways 82 and 100 in Vian, Michaels ...

This summer, while most of us were staying close to home, John and Connie Higgins were chasing sunsets and winding roads. The couple, who live just outside Gans, decided to embark on a road trip adven...

In a world where store-bought Halloween costumes are as common as candy corn, 16-year-old Emma Dawson is taking a different approach. While her friends are content with pulling costumes off the shelve...

In the country, just south of Muldrow, one house stands out every October—a place where the eerie atmosphere lingers yearround, and the spooky season never seems to end. Locals affectionately refer to...

In the peaceful countryside near Gore, Pete Henderson has become something of a local legend—not for any grand accolades, but for the quiet, steady way he passes down his wisdom to his grandkids. Sinc...

Just outside of Roland, on a stretch of land bordered by rolling hills and winding streams, you’ll find Mike Sanders in his element: among his cattle, tending to the land, and passing on knowledge fro...

Gore resident Scott Thompson has spent his summer paddling through the waters of Sequoyah and Cherokee counties, sharing his love for kayaking and raising awareness about protecting Oklahoma’s waterwa...

Roland resident Hank Williamson is keeping an ancient tradition alive. As a Cherokee basket weaver, Williamson’s hands have become skilled instruments, preserving a craft passed down through generatio...

Just outside of Muldrow, the sound of wrenches turning, engines revving and the unmistakable scent of motor oil signal the start of a cherished family tradition for Brian Matthews. A lifelong car enth...

After 32 years of working under the vast Wyoming skies, tending to cattle and braving the rugged terrain, Tom Patterson has traded in his cowboy boots for a quieter life in Gore. The transition from t...

Just outside of Sallisaw, a young housewife named Laura Jennings is cultivating more than just a garden— she's nurturing a dream of self-sufficiency and sustainable living for her family. Laura, along...

Jeff Cotner, of Vian, is a man of many trades. Even with a Harvard Law School degree, completed Ironman competitions on every continent, and extraordinary photography under his belt, Cotner has chosen...