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Oklahoma Living" is the state's largest monthly publication with a readership of more than 650,000. Through the years, "Oklahoma Living" has become more people-friendly, focusing less on agriculture and more on people, places, events and tourism. We are not just an electric industry or agricultural publication anymore. We have grown to represent the varied interests of the diverse people of Oklahoma. The publication has expended to a full-color, 10" x 12", 36-page (on average) magazine, complete with an online digital version. In July 1992, in an attempt to stress "livability" rather than "agriculture" as an ongoing topic of the publication, we changed our name from "Oklahoma Rural News" to "Oklahoma Living. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Oklahoma City |
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| Frequency | Monthly |
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Search ArticlesCapitol Connection: Earned the hard way
For Sen. Tom Woods, a childhood in the dairy barn continues to influence how he approaches service at the Capitol. Sen. Tom Woods learned early that a dollar could take a week to earn and a moment to spend. Long before committee meetings and policy debates, there were early mornings in a milk barn, a dollar-a-week paycheck and a childhood shaped by responsibility. “I still remember I had $32 saved up and I had it spread out across my bed,” Woods, an Ozarks Electric Cooperative member, said.
How to grow melons
Ready for sweet summer melons? Plant in May, give them sun and care, and watch for the signs of a perfectly ripe harvest. Photo by DiversePixels | stock.adobe.com Nothing says summer like a slice of fresh melon! Oklahoma’s long summers are perfect for growing watermelon, muskmelon, and other melons, which take up to 120 days to mature. These sun-loving plants are sensitive to frost and benefit from warm soil, making May the ideal time to plant. Get your melons off to a good start with these tips.
Capitol Connections: Postcards deliver a power message
Oklahoma Living readers sent 2,850+ postcards to lawmakers, showing strong statewide support for policies protecting reliable, affordable co-op power. (LEFT) Sawyer Turner, son of rep. Tim Turner, with Jim Reese, OAEC | Photo by Lance Shaw Oklahoma Living readers turned a simple ask into a statewide show of support for rural electric cooperatives during the 2026 legislative session.
From Perkins, Oklahoma, to the national stage
From a quiet living room in Perkins to stages across the country, Trey Myers is living a moment few ever reach. Photo by Jill Meador In the corner of the living room a Brittany Spaniel snores lightly, and a sense of quiet slowness rests on the Myers family home in Perkins, Oklahoma. The change of scenery for the National FFA president is just what he needs to refuel after a trip to Japan.
Where your power begins
Flipping a switch is simple. What happens behind the scenes is anything but. As a member of a rural electric cooperative, you own the power your community depends on every day. Being a member of a cooperative means you have a stake on the service that critically benefits the cooperative membership. As a member, it’s important to understand how your electric power is coordinated and ultimately delivered.
Taking aim for a brighter future
Co-op family rallies to raise $73,365 for global electrification at “Shoot for the Nations” When members of Oklahoma’s electric cooperative family gather, the results are always powerful. This time, the impact stretched far beyond state lines.
The Fearless One
Legendary bullfighter Frank Newsom defines career by stepping up and taking second chances For legendary bullfighter Frank Newsom, his final rodeo season ended the same way he lived his career — by stepping into danger to protect someone else. The split-second decision came at a high cost, but it’s one he’d make again without hesitation.
A culture of service
See where veterans are serving at local co-ops and the qualities that make them indispensable Across Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives, veterans continue their mission of service, this time to their neighbors. From linework and engineering to IT and member services, they bring the same teamwork, leadership and steady reliability that defined their military years. That dedication shows up in the numbers.
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“Autumn Leaves” Quilt Show
About this event “Autumn Leaves” Quilt Show 2025, presented by Country Fare Quilters Guild. October 17, 2025, Friday 9a.m. to 5p.m. & October 18, 2025, Saturday 9a.m. to 4p.m. Claremore Community Center 2301 N. Sioux Ave., Claremore, OK. Admission $6 under 12 FREE. Judged quilts, vendors, bed turning, bargain room, gift basket auction, apron auction, small quilt auction, fabric challenge, 2025 Challenge quilt drawing, Demonstrations and food court.