The newest season of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” debuts this week, featuring Cherokee stories told through an allnew format and schedule. “From time immemorial, Cherokee people have shared ...

Monday we had 11 weigh in. We had a chapter loss of 20 pounds. Neve had the best weight loss of 7.4 pounds. Way to go, Neve! Our chapter had good individual weight losses. Good job, members! Our chapt...

AC/DC tribute band, Back in Black, is taking the stage at Lee Creek Tavern located inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland for a free concert on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. Hailing from the Dallas-For...

Belfonte Public Schools will be hosting its annual Fall Fest from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the classrooms and gym in the main building. There will be lots of games for all ages, including a cake walk.

Now that Halloween is past us and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I thought I would do a column I have refused to do for the last 7 years – pumpkin. I am not a fan of pumpkin myself and I don...

A person doesn’t have to drive far or look too closely to be inspired by holiday decor come the month of December. Enthusiastic celebrants go to great lengths to express their holiday spirit, and that...

Children who spend a lot of time outdoors benefit from exposure to nature in myriad ways, some of which may surprise even the most devoted outdoorsmen. According to a 2006 study published in the journ...

1 15 oz. can pure pumpkin puree ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract ¾ cup evaporated milk ⅔ cup all-purpose flour 2 tsps. pumpkin pie spice mix ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. baking soda ¼ ...

1 15oz can 100% pure pumpkin 2 eggs ½ cup applesauce 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 15.25oz pkg. spice cake mix 1 cup flour ½ cup sugar 2 tsps. cinnamon ½ tsp. ground nutmeg ¼ tsp. ground cloves Prehea...

1 29oz can pumpkin puree 1 cup packed brown sugar ¾ cup apple cider 2 tsps. pure vanilla extract 3 cinnamon sticks 2 tsps. pumpkin pie spice, to taste Combine pureed pumpkin, vanilla, apple juice, spi...

Easy Pumpkin Bread 1 cup canola oil 2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 2 tsps. pure vanilla extract 2 cups packed pumpkin puree 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsps. baking...

Bored Okie Events and the Muskogee Civic Center, 425 Boston, Muskogee, is preparing to host the Okie Winterfest, Nov. 24 – 26, an event that promises a weekend of family fun filled with arts, crafts, ...

We had nine weigh in this Monday. We had new member, Karen, join our chapter today. Welcome to TOPS 0737 Sallisaw! We had a chapter loss of 6.5 pounds. Billie, had the best weight loss of 2.4 pounds. ...

Vian’s 6th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street, featuring a car show and burn-out competition, is set for Saturday, Nov. 4, in downtown Vian at the Anna Belle Farmer Park. This year’s event is hosted once...

OCT. 30, 2023 SOURCE: GASBUDDY Average gasoline prices in Oklahoma have fallen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 2,294 stations in Oklah...

The Marble City Historical Society will hold a Thanksgiving Take It Home Dinner at the Bank from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Old Citizen’s State Bank in Marble City. The cost will be $12 per plate and ...

Cherokee Nation is once again celebrating Native perspective and influence on the comic con scene with the return of SkasdiCon. The family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4, from noon...

Last weekend’s party was a good one. I have to admit though, I am beginning to wonder if, at 45, I am getting a little too old for the late nights trying to get everything ready for the party. Between...

This week we had 10 weigh in. We had a net gain of .4 of a pound. Donna had the best weight loss of 2.8 pounds. Our chapter challenge is to call a TOPS sister and encourage her. Our Two Bit Bowl winne...

For me, Halloween is a time of creativity and family. We make decorations for months and spend time together as a family. It’s a time of friends and fellowship and a time to celebrate another year. Fo...