At the National Rural Grocer’s Summit, USDA Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Cole announced that USDA and Reinvestment Fund are launching a new program under the Healthy Food Financin...

“There’s nothing for kids to do around here,” is often said by parents when summer time comes around. In small towns it can be hard to find activities for your kids during the summer months. This coul...

We had 15 members and one visitor show up for TOPS Monday. Karen had the best weight loss of 2.4 pounds for the week. Way to go, Karen! Annette’s name was drawn for the Two Bit Bowl but she had a slig...

The 43rd Sequoyah County Oklahoma Home & Community Education (OHCE) Quilt Show, Craft Table and Bake Sale is set for Friday and Saturday at the county fairgrounds. The event will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. F...

There will be pressure canning training on June 25 at the Vian Community Center at Armstrong Park. It will be a free, four-hour class beginning at 10 a.m. with a 10-person limit. Call the OSU Extensio...

June is National Dairy Month. Now there are a lot of options with dairy so I had to narrow it down. Well, June 4 is National Cheese Day. As a cheese lover myself, I chose to use this month’s column to...

1 stick salted butter melted, ½ cup 2 cloves garlic finely minced, or 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley finely chopped 1 16oz can biscuit dough 1 tsp. fresh chives finely chopped, optional 1 ...

1.3lb baby potatoes 3 Tbsps. butter 2 garlic cloves 2 tsps. dried parsley 1 cup cheese - I used a mixture of Italian blend and Mexican blend Preheat oven to 390°F. Place potatoes in pan of boiling wat...

1 2lb bag frozen tater tots 1lb ground turkey 1 taco seasoning packet 1 yellow onion, diced 1½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 medium avocado, diced Other taco toppings, ...

16oz sausage, cooked and crumbled 8oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. I...

Ms. Jordan's Dance Studio will present their spring recital, Mulan, at the Skokos Performing Arts Center in Alma, Ark. on Saturday, June 15, with two performances at 2 and 7 p.m. The dance studio foun...

Today was a very stormy day, but we had 12 members show up for TOPS. We began the meeting with our TOPS Pledge. Willene had the best weight loss of 3.2 pounds for the week. Way to go, Willene! We had ...

Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) data show from 2013 to 2022, there were 141 heat-related deaths in Oklahoma, with more than 85% occurring from June to August. However, heat can be impactful...

The Marble City Historical Society will sponsor a Take it Home Dinner at the Bank from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the Old Citizen’s State Bank in Marble City. The cost will be $12 per plate, and ...

Clarence “Bean” Youngblood of Muldrow will celebrate his 99th birthday. The family would like everyone to join them in wishing him a happy birthday.

Sallisaw Police Lt. Rutherford and Officer Armer recently received an opportunity to visit with the youngsters at Tiny Time Daycare, and give them a few trinkets. Officers with the Sallisaw Police Dep...

The Sequoyah County Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) recently completed its community project in the 100 block of East Creek Avenue in Sallisaw with a facelift and landscaping of the Blessin...

We had 13 ladies weigh in today. Phyllis had the best weight loss of 3.6 pounds for the week. Way to go, Phyllis! Donna’s name was drawn for the Two Bit. We started the Lucky Lotto game. The blocks ar...

Zoos, aquariums and wildlife centers offer visitors the opportunity to view exotic animals without having to venture too far from home. Zoos are great places to enjoy a full day of seeing wildlife and...

As Missouri-based Mansion Entertainment Group attempts to tweak the design of the $2 billion American Heartland Theme Park and Resort it has proposed near Vinita, a Canadian firm hired to design the m...