Take a Hike! To Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado
By Nick Thomas
If towering mounds of sand have never sparked your curiosity, perhaps a visit to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve might...
48th Annual OG&E Senior Day Invites Seniors to a Day of...
Free Event Offers Entertainment, Health Screenings, Prizes, Video Contest, and More
OG&E is proud to host the 48th Annual OG&E Senior Day, a special event...
Kayaking & Canoeing Safety
Story and photos by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Oklahoma’s senior paddle sport enthusiasts, guided by the expertise of veteran boaters, have navigated through the wettest...
How to Find a Great Handyman
Dear Savvy Senior
What’s the best way to find a good handyman or tradesman that can help with small jobs around the house?
Almost 75
Dear Almost,
It’s...
OMRF adds new principal scientist who will study muscles and aging
David Hughes, Ph.D., has joined the scientific faculty of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation as an assistant professor in OMRF’s Aging and Metabolism Research...
Sugary drinks can lead to brain development issues
An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist recently helped discover the first biological link between sugary drinks and neurodevelopmental issues.
The discovery, published in the journal...
A Local Man Refuses to Surrender to Pancreatic Cancer
Celebrates Home Run for Life
“Did he say two to seven months?” Those were the first words out of Charley Maynard’s mouth when he first...
Mercy Opens New Primary Care Clinic in Watonga
Dr. Curtis Schenk and Cortney Barrett, nurse practitioner, seeing new patients
Patients in Watonga can see a familiar name in a familiar place for primary...
Robert A. Funk 1940-2025
Robert A. Funk, co-founder and executive chairman of Express Employment International, passed away at the age of 85 at his home, Express Ranches, in...
Wichita Falls Welcomes Seniors on E-bikes
Story and photo by Darl DeVault, contibuting editor
August’s cycling mega event, Hotter’N Hell Hundred (HHH), named the nation’s best road cycling event in America...
Adventurous Life Reviewed in Books
by Van Mitchell, staff writer
Richard T. Russ has lived an adventurous life from being an airline pilot to aerospace engineer to entrepreneur and author.
Russ...
Artists Interpret Vintage Antiques into Original Art
Story and photos by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Oklahoma’s most-viewed artist, legendary muralist and former University of Central Oklahoma art professor Bob Palmer, 74, is...
Higher Ground
How to Catch a Monkey
Monkeys are nimble, quick, very alert to motion, and most sensitive to smells. They are excellent climbers and can swing...
Who’s Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Dear Savvy Senior
What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition...
AARP Oklahoma Applauds Passage of Anti-Fraud Law to Protect Against Rampant...
A new law to curb the growing threat of cryptocurrency ATM fraud is now law in Oklahoma. Authored by Sen. Darrell Weaver, R -...
CENTENARIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Virginia Buel
Virginia Buel turned 100 on July 17th! In her century, Virginia has lived through many memorable changes such as electricity coming out to...
TINSEL TOWN TALKS
John Doucette – one of classic film’s great character actors
By Nick Thomas
Released 60 years ago this year, “The Sons of Katie Elder” is often...
A B&B Treasure in the Heart of Medicine Park
by Vickie Jenkins, Staff Writer
Tucked into the scenic Wichita Mountains, Medicine Park is a hidden gem in Comanche County, just minutes from Lawton. This...
OMRF scientist awarded $3.4 million to investigate immune cells
Fifty years ago, immunologists were just beginning to understand a newly discovered type of white blood cell that would come to be known as...
OKC Indian Clinic Raises Over $150,000 for hearing 19th Annual Red...
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), celebrates the Red Feather Galaeach year during Native American Heritage month. This year’s occasion raised over $150,000 and will...
Nurse helps train Oklahoma docs
by Mike Lee Staff Writer
Pam Spanbauer, RN, BSN, MEd, may be retired from her nursing practice but her impact on healthcare in Oklahoma will...
Weather delay not a problem for Senior Marathon participants
Story and photos by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Because of a week-long stretch of on-again-off-again thunderstorms, sometimes with hail across the OKC metro, the “Run...
Warriors of Air & Space above Tinker AFB
The free-admission Tinker AFB Air Show returns June 28-29, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, who will amaze Oklahomans with their skill and precision...
Vietnam War–Era Veterans Pinning Ceremony
Story and photos by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
On March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day designated to honor the service and sacrifice...
Beep Ball, Birthdays, and the Joy of Volunteering
By Marilyn Olson, Executive Director, VillagesOKC
Oklahoma is a great state – not just for its beauty, but because of the many trustworthy people and...
Mercy Hospital OKC Gets Top Patient Safety Grade
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City has earned its fourth consecutive A grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog. The...
Ride Offers Seniors Many Options
Story and photos by Darl DeVault, contributing editor
Seniors can select from a wide range of distances when the Fifth Annual OKC Eastside Bicycle Ride...
It’s Not Just Hail: A Look Into Oklahoma Homeowners Rate
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready
Homeowners rates are a big topic of discussion in Oklahoma right now, especially during severe weather season. At the...
Centenarians of OK
Betty Wing
100 years old.Betty Wing had a career as a piano teacher. In 1988, Betty was the first winner of the Ms. Arkansas Senior...