Mental illness and the family Most people believe that mental disorders are rare and happen to someone else. If fact, mental disorders are common and widespread. An estimated 54 million Americans suffer from some form of mental disorder each year.

Rare diseases affect an estimated 300 million people worldwide –– so many that the last day of February is set aside each year to recognize them. For Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Wan Hee Yoon, Ph.D., this year’s Rare Disease Day carries more significance than usual.

Mike Burrage, with FirstBank, in Antlers, was named an “Honors Graduate” of the 2025 Oklahoma Bankers Association Operations School. Burrage received his plaque on Tuesday at the FirstBank location at 100 N.

FORT TOWSON –– The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a day full of educational experiences on Thursday, March 5, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Felony 010 – Caanan Allen Gamblin: Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. 011 – Danielle Maria Parker: Domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Choctaw County Genealogical Society’s upcoming meeting will be at 6 p.m. Monday, March 2 p.m.

The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14.

Friday, Feb. 27 Club Sandwich Pickle Spear Chips Pistaschio Pudding.