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The fragrance of chili will fill the air over Stilwell when the second annual Fall Fest arrives Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m...
09/16/2025

The fragrance of chili will fill the air over Stilwell when the second annual Fall Fest arrives Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

It’s an issue as old as mankind: When things don’t go well and when sin enters the picture, then anger, hatred, and viol...
09/16/2025

It’s an issue as old as mankind: When things don’t go well and when sin enters the picture, then anger, hatred, and violence too often follow.

This Sunday was a bit different. After church, Jim and I came home and finished getting ready for our church family to c...
09/16/2025

This Sunday was a bit different. After church, Jim and I came home and finished getting ready for our church family to come to our home for dinner.

So I understand there is a push to “get the homeless off the streets,” especially in larger, more affluent cities. Well,...
09/10/2025

So I understand there is a push to “get the homeless off the streets,” especially in larger, more affluent cities. Well, I don't think anyone would disagree with that philosophy since streets look neither warm nor comfortable, but I have not, so far…

So I understand there is a push to “get the homeless off the streets,” especially in larger, more affluent cities. Well, I don't think anyone would disagree with that philosophy

As Christianity grew in the early days of the church, the Jewish establishment resented that growth and did what they co...
09/10/2025

As Christianity grew in the early days of the church, the Jewish establishment resented that growth and did what they could to stop it.

September has come in with great weather and relief for the air conditioner. Some of you probably have not opened window...
09/10/2025

September has come in with great weather and relief for the air conditioner. Some of you probably have not opened windows, but Jim likes the fresh air and I like a smaller electric bill, so it is a win for both of us.

September has come in with great weather and relief for the air conditioner. Some of you probably have not opened windows, but Jim likes the fresh air and I like

Tahlequah Community Playhouse’s cast members took a break last week while waiting for a cue from Musical Director Kriss ...
09/09/2025

Tahlequah Community Playhouse’s cast members took a break last week while waiting for a cue from Musical Director Kriss Harris and Holly Sisk to lead them in a scene from TCP’S production of “Kiss Me, Kate.”

Tahlequah Community Playhouse’s cast members took a break last week while waiting for a cue from Musical Director Kriss Harris and Holly Sisk to lead them in a scene from

Before I begin, I want to explain why I did not have a column for two weeks. The first missed column was because Jim and...
09/03/2025

Before I begin, I want to explain why I did not have a column for two weeks. The first missed column was because Jim and I were on our way back from my sister, Ann’s, Celebration of Life in Wisconsin. The second time was because I was taking Jim to …

Before I begin, I want to explain why I did not have a column for two weeks. The first missed column was because Jim and I were on our way

Americana musician Matt Axton is set to take the stage at Muskogee Civic Center as one of many stops on his tour.
09/02/2025

Americana musician Matt Axton is set to take the stage at Muskogee Civic Center as one of many stops on his tour.

Tahlequah’s Linney Breaux’s Cajun Eatery is turning 10 next week, according to the owners.
09/02/2025

Tahlequah’s Linney Breaux’s Cajun Eatery is turning 10 next week, according to the owners.

Two quilts were given away at the Quilt Show at the Cherokee National Holiday.
09/02/2025

Two quilts were given away at the Quilt Show at the Cherokee National Holiday.

TAHLEQUAH — Most years, the red team dominates Cherokee National Holiday's social game; however, the black team bucked t...
09/02/2025

TAHLEQUAH — Most years, the red team dominates Cherokee National Holiday's social game; however, the black team bucked that trend in 2025.

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