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Oklahoma Well Owner Network adding libraries to its mix

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The Oklahoma Well Owner Network has expanded to libraries after receiving the USDA- National Institute of Food and Agriculture Rural Health and Safety Education grant. One in eight Americans get their drinking water from a private well, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but privately owned wells are not regulated by federal or state governments.

School Board candidate filing to begin

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The Board of Education of Frederick Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the #4 seat on the Frederick Board of Education may file to run as a candidate for this seat at the Tillman County Election Board between the hours of 8 a.m. and close of business on each of the following days: Monday, Dec. 4 through Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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To the Frederick and surrounding communities, We would like to thank everyone who has sent food, money, gifts, and most of all prayers to us during the most difficult time of our lives. Jeremy was truly one of the good ones and will never be forgotten. He left an impression on everyone he met and he was loved by so many. This community meant so much to him and he was proud to be a part of it. Tiffany, Rose, and myself will continue to live the life that he loved, and make sure to keep his legacy alive. Again, thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, Love, Melissa, Tiffany, and Rose Lamar
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Frederick Chamber of Commerce hosts best decorated house, business contests

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The Frederick Chamber of Commerce is continuing its community Christmas Decorating Contests to go along with the Christmas Parade and Chamber Bucks Give Away. One of Santa’s secret helpers will be driving around Frederick looking for the best decorated house and best decorated business in town for Christmas.
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Altus resident thankful to Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services for lifelong career

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Larry Duffy from Altus has been employed as an educator and administrator at Western Oklahoma State College for 45 years, his entire working career in higher education. Duffy began his journey at the college as a student with the help of Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and currently serves as executive secretary for the Western Oklahoma State College Foundation, Inc.