We are still dealing with high temperatures and I am still unwilling to turn on the oven to cook dinner. August is here and making its presence known. I am sure you know what I mean. Nothing heats up ...

2 Tbsps. butter 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1 medium onion, sliced Philly steak meat Fajita seasoning as desired Fajita size tortillas Cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes and other fajita t...

Breakfast sausage 2 Tbsps. butter if needed 1 egg per boat, so if you are cooking for 4 and using 8 boats, use 8 eggs 1 Tbsp. heavy cream per egg, I used about ½ cup for 10 eggs Seasonings as desired ...

1lb medium shrimp (thawed & peeled) 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter ½ tsp. garlic powder ½ tsp. onion powder ½ tsp. smoked paprika ½ tsp. ground cumin ½ tsp. chili powder Small or medium flour tortillas Toppi...

16oz pasta I used rotini, but any pasta will work 3 boneless chicken breasts cooked and diced (I used part of a rotisserie chicken) 1 packet taco seasoning mix, more or less to taste 10oz canned corn ...

The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) today released an update on the increased travel and visitation numbers generated by July 4th weekend at Oklahoma State Parks. In total, between J...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, show off your true colors and let others see who you are and what makes you tick. You are given the spotlight right now to shine and get noticed even more. TAURUS – Apr 21...

Muldrow’s centerpiece of activity is the Muldrow City Park. This park provides a beautiful chunk of nature in the midst of the industry and residences of the rest of the town. With its easy trail loop...

Sequoyah County is home to lovers of the outdoors, and these outdoorsy people have many scenic destinations to explore. One such destination is Armstrong Park in Vian. The park consists of many trail ...

Summertime goes hand-in-hand with the outdoors for many people in Sequoyah County. The town of Sallisaw’s KOA campground provides summer fun for all of those who enjoy the lake, hiking, fishing, or si...

We had 13 attend our meeting Monday. Cindy had the best weight loss this week with 2 pounds gone. Way to go Cindy! Our Lucky Lotto winner was Barbara with a winning of $45. Lucky lady! Since the Lucky...

I don’t think anyone will disagree with me that it’s just hot right now! July has kicked off and we have already had some 100° days and high humidity just makes it worse. I don’t do well with the heat...

¼-½ cup mayonnaise, to taste 2 Tbsps. red wine vinegar ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp. black pepper ¼ tsp. garlic powder 3 cups frozen sweet corn, thawed and drained 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium orange bell peppe...

6 Roma tomatoes, sliced into long quarters 1 head Romaine lettuce ½lb mozzarella balls 1 cup crushed garlic-flavored pita chips or croutons ½ cup torn fresh basil leaves ½ red onion, diced ¼ cup light...

8-12oz vanilla flavor yogurt 3-6 Tbsps. honey, to taste 8 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and drained 1 cantaloupe, cubed and drained 5 cups strawberries, halved 1 cup g r a p e s , washed and halved ...

½lb blueberries, fresh 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 head Romaine lettuce 1 15oz can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained ½ cup dried cherries ¼ cup red onion ½lb strawberries, fresh ¼ cup almond...

Residents and family should be aware that dehydration can be serious and possibly be life-threatening and may require hospitalization. Dehydration is when your body does not have enough water to funct...

The summer season is full of fun with outdoor activities such as swimming, riding bikes and catching fireflies. It is also a time for picnics and cookouts, and safety must be paramount to avoid any he...

The Sewing Sisters at Blackgum Harvestime Church are excited to announce that their 15th “Quilts of Past & Present Quilt Show” has been scheduled for Friday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday...

Doing their part to grow and boost entertainment venues at the Amphitheater at Armstrong Park, the town of Vian has scheduled a live music performance for later this month. The Mule Kick Reckoning ban...