latest
By Bob Melton County Editor The Boys and Girls Club of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma (BGCSNOK), located in Wewoka, welcomed a crowd of over 300 supporters and guests to their Second Annual Great Futures Banquet Tuesday evening, Sept. 17. This event was held in the First Baptist Church Bridge Activity Center in Seminole. The bgcsnok.com website explains that they are a non-profit youth program for teens and young adults, ages 8-18. They welcome youth of all ethnicities and from all surrounding communities.
Read moreSeptember 28 and 29, alpaca business owners throughout North America will celebrate the 18th annual National Alpaca Farm Days.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL), in collaboration with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) and Google, has announced a new initiative providing access to Google Career Certificates and the Google AI Essentials Course to every Oklahoman at no cost.
Read moreGardening is a yearround activity. Those who garden develop an appreciation and a desire for fresh, nutritious vegetables and fruits. In many situations, the best way to obtain fresh vegetables is to grow them at home.
Read more
Pregnancy and giving birth to a new child is a happy time in a woman's life. However, 10 percent of pregnant women and 13 percent of women who have just given birth experience a mental disorder, says the World Health Organization. In developing countries, these percentages can be even higher.
Read more
The Oka’ Institute wrapped up its highly successful Oka Con’24, held in Ada, Okla., Sept. 10-12, 2024. The three-day conference brought together hundreds of water professionals, policymakers, scientists, and community leaders to discuss innovative solutions and collaborative efforts to protect and manage water resources for future generations. This year’s theme, “Uniting in Water,” highlighted the importance of partnership in addressing critical water challenges.
Read more