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Winter can be hard

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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “Many people go through short periods when they feel sad or unlike their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. Many people feel “down” or have the “winter blues” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter and feel better in the spring when longer daylight hours return. Sometimes, these mood changes are more serious and can affect how a person feels, thinks, and behaves. If you have noticed significant changes in your mood and behavior when the seasons change, you may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder (SAD)”. (Source: https://www.nimh.nih. gov/health/publications/ seasonal-affective-disorder) Everyone goes through times when they seem to not be themselves and you might start to feel lonely or depressed. The important thing to remember is when those times happen to reach out for help. Oklahoma has an amazing resource for you that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All you must do is call or text 988 Oklahoma’s mental health lifeline. If you find yourself struggling with substance use/misuse, please find a local treatment provider that can help you overcome those struggles and get you into recovery.
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FBI seeking assistance in fugitive search

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The FBI is seeking the public’s assistance in locating fugitive Ricardo Garcia). On Friday, June 6, 2014, Garcia and an accomplice robbed the Bank of the West located at 5757 Northwest Expressway in Warr Acres, Oklahoma. A weapon was used in the commission of the robbery. The following day, the two men drove to New Jersey, where the accomplice was apprehended. Garcia remains a fugitive. He was indicted on federal charges in July of 2014, and has ties to the Oklahoma City, and Miami, Florida areas.