Lifestyle

Does your zip code matter to your wellbeing in Oklahoma?

Phyllis Rustin
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Every day mail is delivered to our addresses. When completing a form, we fill in our mailing address. Often when making a new acquaintance, we may mention where we live. Our zip code may seem to be a trivial matter. Yet does our address determine more in our lives than we realize?
Mutt and Jeff are the Pets of the Week for the Durant Animal Shelter. They are lab mix puppies approximately six weeks old and are “balls of energy” who love to play. Call the Durant Animal Shelter at 924-- 3737 option 3 to learn more or meet them. Photo provided | City of Durant

Mutt and Jeff are the Pets of the Week for the Durant Animal Shelter. They are lab mix puppies approximately six weeks old and are “balls of energy” who love to play. Call the Durant Animal Shelter at 924-- 3737 option 3 to learn more or meet them. Photo provided | City of Durant

Pets of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Mental health awareness and opportunities for advocates

Joe Dorman
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – January is Mental Wellness Awareness Month, at time to recognize the importance of attending to our own personal mental health, especially seeing the significant numbers of the population who deal with mental health issues and disorders, both personally and with loved ones.
Donnie Wooley makes a point to Mark Swearengin during a recent deer camp. Photo provided

Donnie Wooley makes a point to Mark Swearengin during a recent deer camp. Photo provided

Tales from the deer camp

Mark Swearengin
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The second deer camp I attended was one that initially started out in a cramped FEMA trailer and has morphed into a full-blown cabin with all the amenities as well as a bunk house for extra invitees.
Awards were given to Kiwanis Pancake Ticket top salesmen. The Top Sales title went to Tommy Kramer, not shown. The coveted Golden Spatula Award was given to Jason Manous, right, leader of the winning sales team. Top Banana Award for top sales for the second-place team was presented to Bart Rustin, left.

Awards were given to Kiwanis Pancake Ticket top salesmen. The Top Sales title went to Tommy Kramer, not shown. The coveted Golden Spatula Award was given to Jason Manous, right, leader of the winning sales team. Top Banana Award for top sales for the second-place team was presented to Bart Rustin, left.

Kiwanis keeps the Christmas spirit alive in December

Phyllis Rustin
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
December and year-end activities keep everyone busy, but Kiwanis Club members keep the spirit of Christmas alive despite busy schedules. Student of the Month awards, Pancake Day sales recognitions, and informative speakers filled the calendar.
Texoma Medical Center welcomes first baby of 2024

Texoma Medical Center welcomes first baby of 2024

Texoma Medical Center welcomes first baby of 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Texoma Medical Center is pleased to announce the birth of the first baby born at the hospital in 2024. Baby New Year’s name is Luke, and he made his arrival just 4 days ahead of his due date. He was born at 6:58 am on Monday, January 1.
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