Daily Oklahoman: Living

Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $36 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B. Hooten's office.Read more on NewsOK.com

Some people are taking a pass on passing out candy to trick-or-treaters this year — thanks again, COVID-19 — but the scariest Halloween in our lifetimes will withstand the coronavirus pandemic, scathed or not by closed front doors that are usually open and dark porch lights that are usually on.

Staff reportsThe Gallery of Homes at Rivendell raised more than $89,000 to benefit its two nonprofit partners, The Sparrow Project and Moore Faith Medical Clinic, organizers said.

Staff reportsThe Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors has named Steven Ligon as president of its board of directors.Read more on NewsOK.com

By Luis Andres Henao and Jessie WardarskiAssociated PressNEW YORK — Holocaust survivors Ruth Brandspiegel and Israel "Sasha" Eisenberg call their reunion a miracle that began on the holiest day in Judaism, and it only happened thanks to a prayer service that was held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.

By David Crary and Elana SchorAssociated PressLGBTQ Catholics and their allies in the U.S. welcomed Pope Francis’ endorsement of same-sex civil unions, the first time he’s done so as pontiff, while some prominent members including a bishop said that he was blatantly contradicting church teaching.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

By Dave CatheyGuyutes, 730 NW 23rd St., is the latest local restaurant preparing for a national television appearance as its segment on “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives” airs Friday night at 8 p.m.

By Brandy McDonnellThe Devon Ice Rink returns for its 10th season in the Myriad Botanical Gardens on Nov. 6. As one of the premier attractions of Oklahoma City's Downtown in December, the rink is located on the transformed Seasonal Plaza and features 5,500 square feet of real ice, skate rentals, seasonal food and beverage offerings, according to the website.

By Brandy McDonnellA version of this story appears in Friday's Weekend Life section of The Oklahoman.New tricks: 9 Halloween celebrations for families that don't involve trick-or-treating during a pandemic

By Carla HintonFaith editorchinton@oklahoman.comEfforts to build a shrine honoring an Oklahoma priest on the path to Catholic sainthood marked a milestone on Thursday.
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City's $40 million project to build the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine at SE 89 and Shields Boulevard began in November 2019 and Thursday, construction crews poured the first concrete section for the building slab.