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Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence opens applications for Boren Mentoring Initiative

4 months ago By News Staff

New and existing Oklahoma mentoring programs that serve students in grades K-12 can now apply for Boren Mentoring Initiative Grants from the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. The foundation offers two types of grants.

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Wellness tips for a new you in the New Year

4 months ago By News Staff

(StatePoint) If your list of New Year’s resolutions is a mile long, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start. Let these three essential wellness tips set you up for a successful year and give you the power, energy and determination you need to reach all your other goals.

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Enjoy the flavors of the season while meeting health goals

4 months ago By News Staff

The sights, sounds, smells and flavors of the holidays are a constant this time of year. ‘Tis the season when tables are laden with special, caloriedense holiday treats, making it a bit more difficult to make food healthy choices.

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The Christmas Spirit

4 months ago By Kathleen Guill

John Lynn Newland was the publisher of the Frederick Daily Leader from 1910 until his death in 1941. Along with overseeing a full newspaper, Newland also authored a daily poem for each publication of the newspaper.

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General Sherman gifts City of Savannah to President Lincoln

4 months ago By Kathleen Guill

The following is a telegram sent from General Sherman to President Lincoln on Dec. 22, 1964: SAVANNAH, GA., December 22, 1864 (Via Fort Monroe 6.45 p.m. 25th) His Excellency President LINCOLN: I beg to present you, as a Christmas gift, the city of Savannah, with 150 heavy guns and plenty of ammunition, and also about 25,000 bales of cotton.

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Christmas through the ages

4 months ago By Kathleen Guill

Christmas has a long, and often controversial, history. There are many variations of the holiday that are celebrated all over the world. People around the world observe the holiday with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature.

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Volunteers purchase coats for “Coats for Kids”

4 months ago By News Staff

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Altus Christmas Parade held

4 months ago By News Staff

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Avoid tapping into retirement savings early

5 months ago By News Staff

If you want to make a big purchase, such as a new car or a piece of property, or you were faced with a large, unexpected expense, such as a major home or auto repair, would you have the funds readily available? If not, you might look at what may be your biggest pool of money — your 401(k) or IRA. But should you tap into these accounts well before you retire?

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Kingsley named Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs

5 months ago By News Staff

Dr. Marge Kingsley will serve as Cameron University’s Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective January 3, 2024. Her appointment was approved earlier today by the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Board of Regents.

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