Value News Articles–October 2025

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Alex and Abrina Tarasenko of Everything Insurance Group.
Photos: VN Value News Magazine & Values Inc., October 2025.

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: Why This Year is Different

The annual Medicare Open Enrollment (AEP) period begins October 15th to December 7th, 2025. If you or someone you know are beneficiaries, you should carefully review your current plan’s Annual Notice of Change to see how these updates will impact both coverage and costs. Read more »

Avoid the Dangers of Neglecting Fireplace Maintenance

Fireplace safety requires a combination of routine tasks that a homeowner can perform, as well as services that should be left to the professionals at Cornerstone Chimneys. Each year, chimneys, fireplaces, wood burning stoves, and dryer vents are some of the leading causes of residential fires. Read more »

WILLKOMMEN ZUM OKTOBERFEST - CELEBRATING 46 YEARS!

From bier barrel racing to stein hoisting and live music, there’s something here for Oktoberfest pros and first timers. Huge Zelts (tents), modeled after the Munich Oktoberfest, feature more than 103 different biers and eleven stages of entertainment. Read more »

The Spotlight Series

It’s another incredible season of bringing the world to Broken Arrow as ARTSOK, Inc. proudly celebrates 17 years of The Spotlight Series at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center in downtown Broken Arrow. Read more »

First Call

Home is where the heart is, and many older adults prefer the comfort and dignity of remaining in their homes during their golden years. The demand for a trusted choice in personalized, compassionate, and reliable in-home care has grown exponentially as our senior population has grown. Read more »

In Our Communities

Photo courtesy of Safenet Services, Claremore, Oklahoma

Safenet’s Festival of Trees Gala November 15, 2025

Your help is more important than ever. Read more »

Hernan Diaz

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Set to receive 2025 Helmerich Award Read more »

Books To Treasure

Celebrate children’s literature at Books To Treasure with illustrator Raúl the Third Read more »

Home Improvement

Outdoor fireplaces add a relaxing touch to the backyard. Actual photo of a Cornerstone Chimneys complete outdoor living space job. 
VN Value News Magazine & Values, Inc. photos, October 2025.

Avoid the Dangers of Neglecting Fireplace Maintenance

What You Can Do and What You Should Leave to Cornerstone Chimneys Read more »

Gleam Guard Celebrates 36 Years

Gleam Guard, the Masters of Making Your Cabinetry & Woodwork Like New Again Read more »

Powerfully Clean Results

Powerful Power Washing Equipment + Chem Expertise Read more »

Elevate Your Living Space

Tile By Tony Remodeling Read more »

Recreation/ Leisure

Photo courtesy of Tulsa Oktoberfest.

WILLKOMMEN ZUM OKTOBERFEST - CELEBRATING 46 YEARS!

FIVE DAYS OF OKTOBERFEST FUN! October 15th thru 19th, 2025 Read more »

New Thrills and Your Favorite Freshly PSYCHED-UP Infamous Haunts, Too!

The Castle of Muskogee Halloween Festival is open Friday’s and Saturday’s beginning October 3rd thru November 1st, 2025. Read more »

Will Rogers Stage Foundation Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel

Opera performers collaborate with Tulsa Ballet to present excerpts from Carousel, Sunday, October 19, 2025 Read more »

October Fun In Claremore

Family-Friendly Fun Events Read more »

The Spotlight Series

ARTSOK and The Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center Celebrate 17 Years of the Spotlight Series with Stellar Line-up Read more »

Capture the Spirit of the Season!

The HOLIDAY CRAFT, FOOD & GIFT BAZAAR promises a festive marketplace with artisan gifts, culinary delights, and entertainment for the kids! Read more »

Health & Fitness

The friendly staff at First Call Medical.   Back Row L to R: Teresa Bennett, Mark Penny, Almetra Bailey, Tara Ellis, Susan McKemy, Brenda Wilson.
Front Row L to R: Lisa Harger, Tammy Lurks, Jennifer Tyrl, Wanda McKinney. VN Value News Magazine & Values, Inc. photos, October 2025.

First Call

Your First Source for Seniors Aging in Place Read more »

Restaurants

Teresa and Tyler Roberts owners of Billy Ray’s Catfish & BBQ Company in Broken Arrow. VN Value News Magazine & Values, Inc. photo, September 2025.

Billy Ray’s Catfish & BBQ Company

Broken Arrow Favorite Offers-Up Delicious Catfish & BBQ Read more »

Professional Services

Alex and Abrina Tarasenko of Everything Insurance Group.
Photos: VN Value News Magazine & Values Inc., October 2025.

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: Why This Year is Different

Everything Insurance Group Can Help Make Sense of Medicare Read more »

Education

Graphic courtesy of Oral Roberts University.

ORU Research Wins First Place at Oklahoma Psychological Society Conference

Research Revealed Fixed Traits and Flexible Habits That Suggest Why Some Students Struggle and Others Seem to Thrive Read more »

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