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OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus voted unanimously against legislation that jeopardizes affordable housing throughout Oklahoma.
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Jerry Scheller was picked as this weeks City of Seminole “ Make Your Turf Count” resident. He takes good care of his property all year round as well as his neighbors.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY — Legislation modernizing how Oklahoma regulates Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) has been signed into law. Senate Bill 801, authored by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, and Rep. Marcus McEntire, R-Duncan, was signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Thursday.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) announced on May 6, 2020, that the state agency received $50 million in additional funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for a Child Care Development Block Grant.
Read morePublic consciousness and concern surrounding the threat of the invasive Asian giant hornet is on the rise. Oklahoma State University entomology and plant pathology professor Wyatt Hoback is available as a resource for media outlets looking for interviews to explain and provide perspective. Below is a short Q&A covering frequently asked questions.
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Given that I’ve long been a writer and interested in language, it’s little wonder that when we moved to the country I was struck by how many turns of phrase originate from rural living and in turn intrigued or amused at the context of their origins. According to vocabulary. com, the expression “turn of phrase” itself was first used in 1779 by Benjamin Franklin referencing how words could be “turned”, like wood on a lathe, in order to craft their unique meaning. Following are some of the phrases that have struck me along with an abbreviated Merriam Webster (or comparable) reference and their corresponding country context. As for me, I’ll take the country any day but keep my mind open to many perspectives as I listen and learn.
Read moreMany of us get the gardening bug every spring and with all that is going on in the world today it may be a great way to spend time with your family and to provide both fresh vegetables and the nutrition you need to stay healthy. That said, there are some things we should consider particularly if this is our first time or it’s been a long time since we have gardened.
Read moreSTILLWATER, Okla. Oklahoma has seen an unprecedented increase in the number of unemployment claims, officials said. Unfortunately, some of those 51,124 claims have proven to be fraudulent.
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