Frederick woman recalls housefire 30 years later
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When 11-year-old Laurie Beth Blair went to sleep on Feb. 3, 1994, she could never have imagined what would happen just a few short hours later.
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Annual Chamber banquet held
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The Frederick Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 Installation and Annual Banquet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.
Cancer Centers to offer free cancer screenings to first responders
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The Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma are launching a program in 2024 offering free annual cancer screenings to first responders in Southwest Oklahoma. Beginning Feb.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame offers $770,000 in scholarships for high school students across the State
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The Oklahoma Scholarship Competition is currently underway, offering more than $770,000 in cash scholarships and tuition grants for high school students in Oklahoma. Through the competition, students in grades 9 through 12 test their knowledge of Oklahoma history, geography and its people.
Must-have tech upgrades for your life
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(StatePoint) Want to simplify your life, boost your productivity and work smarter? Incorporating some of the latest tech developments into your routine may be the answer. According to Authority Hacker, 77% of devices use some sort of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and 50% of consumers are becoming more optimistic about using the technology.
Former Lawton hotel manager sentenced to serve 18 months in Federal Prison for bribery scheme
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This month, Alfred Palma, 65, of Duncan, and Candy Hanza, 51, of Medicine Park, were each sentenced to serve time in federal prison for bribery, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J.
How to take precautions when a family member has Mono
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter was exposed to infectious mononucleosis (“mono”) at college, and she is coming to spend a week at home. What precautions do we need to take to make sure that the rest of the family remains safe? How long does the virus stay active on surfaces?
Stand Straight!
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Don’t be all womper jawed or caddy wampus. Look in Amos 7. Y’all ever see a house that just didn’t look right because it actually was crooked? Or maybe you have seen a building that just wasn’t straight with the world. I’m not talking about the intentional landscape fitting one, but it’s the one that is like 6° off. I’ve found that, in building a structure, it’s important to get it straight and true. There are some things you can use to aid in this. Things such as a compass, square, tape measure, and level are all helpful if you know how to use ‘em. What about a plumb bob? Plum who? Well, it’s a line that hangs down through the center of a weighted object at the bottom. With the help of gravity, it shows what straight up and down looks like.
OSU Extension program to boost digital retail opportunities in rural areas
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Oklahoma State University economic development specialists have received a grant from the Small Business Administration to help rural retailers adapt to a digital shift in consumer behavior. Dr.
SoonerSelect health enrollment opened Feb. 1
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SoonerCare members moving to SoonerSelect will have the opportunity to choose their SoonerSelect health plans beginning Feb. 1. In addition to traditional SoonerCare benefits, each plan offers extra value-added benefi ts. Members can connect with choice counselors and review benefit guides to select the best plan to fit their needs.