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OK School for the Deaf offers free, online American Sign Language training

2 months ago By News Staff

Anyone who wants to learn American Sign Language can register now for Oklahoma School for the Deaf’s free online courses. Last year, 452,934 people from the United States and more than 30 other countries participated in OSD’s self-paced ASL I or the advanced ASL II classes.

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Cameron University Department of Art, Music and Theatre Arts to hold auditions for music scholarships

2 months ago By News Staff

The Cameron University Department of Art, Music and Theatre Arts will host scholarship auditions for high school musicians on Saturday, March 2. Auditions will take place in the McCutcheon Recital Hall. Voice, band, orchestra and jazz band students are welcome to audition and must reserve a time by calling 580581-2346.

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New data shows FTC received 19,012 fraud reports from Oklahoma consumers in 2023

2 months ago By News Staff

The Federal Trade Commission received 19,012 fraud reports from consumers in Oklahoma in 2023, according to newly released data. Oklahoma consumers reported losing a total of $58,889,923 to fraud, with a median loss of $450.

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3 real-world alternatives to activities you do on your device

2 months ago By News Staff

(SPM Wire) – With more time spent staring at screens than ever before, sometimes it’s important to unplug, and connect with the world in a different way. Celebrated on March 1, Global Day of Unplugging is an annual occasion to put down your phone, tablet or computer.

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CU Theatre Arts program to present “Ride the Cyclone”

2 months ago By News Staff

The Cameron University Department of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts will continue its 2023-24 “Season of Chaos, Compassion and Care” with the musical “Ride the Cyclone.” The production will be presented in the University Theatre from Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, February 25. The curtain goes up on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.

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I have a confession!

2 months ago By Weskinder

just can’t take it no more, I’ve somethin’ to get off my chest! Some of y’all may have heard me share somethin’ like this before. I just have to tell you. I can’t go on, I can’t tell another story, I can’t share from the Book until I do. It’s time I cowboy up and confess somethin’ to y’all. I have an addiction. Yep, this addiction has affected my life in ways that I’m sure many just don’t comprehend. Now, I know, some of you are thinking, “I knew it, “That feller done went and got himself hooked on somethun.” Yep, none of us are above it. We’re all human. And this addiction escalated to an even higher level about 28 years ago.

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Sec. Arthur represents Oklahoma at National Agriculture Policy Conference

2 months ago By News Staff

Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur is back in Oklahoma following a productive week at the NASDA 2024 Winter Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. Arthur, who is the President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, led meetings and discussions about agricultural policies that impact Oklahomans, as well as the rest of the United States.

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Local Livestock show held

2 months ago By News Staff

Frederick youth participated in a local livestock show held last weekend. Cattle In the heifer category, Tucker Jacobs had the breed champion angus heifer and grand champion heifer.

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Daylight saving time instituted

2 months ago By Kathleen Guill

On Feb. 9, 1942, daylight saving time, suggested by President Roosevelt, was instituted for all states. The thought behind this was to hopefully conserve fuel during war time. Daylight saving time can be traced back to World War I.

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Craft vendors sought for 2024 Oyster Fry and Craft Show

2 months ago By News Staff

The 2024 Oyster Fry and Craft Show is now looking for Craft Vendors to participate in the Oyster Fry Craft Show scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Middle School Gymnasium, 211 S. 13th, in Frederick.

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