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...

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...