Between a global pandemic, economic crisis and multiple natural disasters, there are few aspects of 2020 that any of us could have predicted, …
Another decade has gone by, and that means another census. Filling the forms was a simple thing, but for some reason I didn’t do it right away…
It was an early goal after my college graduation to go and see legendary race horse Secretariat.
As taxpayers and voters, we are all participating in this decision to kill — each of us has a finger on the needle that injects the poison. No…
Divorce, death and dreams devastatingly crash over our lives. Life as we had hoped for dissolved into oblivion. What are we to do?
There is something you need to know this year. Shopping for Christmas gifts needs to happen earlier if you are shopping online. Shipping items…
School has only been back in session for a few days. Buses are running and kiddos are getting on and off the buses.
Some may not have noticed, but there is a devastating plague spreading across every nation. This plague dampens hope and corrodes joy; we have…
Recently I participated in a memorial service for one of our respected patients who was battling cancer, but who died suddenly of a heart atta…
The other night while watching television, I heard the faint music of an ice cream truck making its way through my neighborhood. I hit the mut…
Business dedication to our communities is inspiring
Can how we look at long-term care be changing? As baby boomers start to find themselves in need of long-term care, they may be interested in a…
Now that I am done pouting, crying, and have come out of my corner, this does stink! It is not fair!
When my son, Dr. Bob McKinney, was in kindergarten, his grandmother asked him, “How many colored kids are in your classroom?” Bobby replied, “…
I don’t get a whole lot of opportunities to get back to Wagoner these days. Especially right now, in the midst of the madness of this world, m…
Behind this badge. It’s been very hard the last couple of weeks. Our world is so full of pain, anger and hate for this badge. So I wanted to f…
"By expanding Medicaid and bringing home our tax dollars to provide health coverage, we can improve the well being for nearly 200,000 Oklahoma…
Were you bitten at work today?
This is a letter of gratitude – a “thank you” to Barbie and John Chandler. These two people have helped the youth of Wagoner in their contribu…
Father's Day is filled with the joy and celebration of recognition, acknowledgement and the union of family members in moments of remembrance.…
I was so glad to be part of the “Black Lives Matter” rally held Thursday in Wagoner. It was so nice to see so many people of all races coming …
I recently had a family member tell me I should retire from law enforcement in the face of recent controversy here in the US. I told my loved …
I saw a sign the other day that said Chris Edwards for County Commissioner, Wagoner County.
Late April and early May are traditionally the most celebratory times in a high school senior’s life. Proms, senior skip day, senior breakfast…
As a former cop (Miami, Florida and in Tulsa, where I was a homicide detective), I have personal experience in the streets involving drug addi…
This virus and economic shut down has been difficult for so many people in many ways — some of the biggest being health and financial crisis.
Growing up, scavenger hunts were a popular form of entertainment for birthday parties or any get together.