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CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to large recall of queso fresco, cotija cheese, and other dairy products

2 months ago By News Staff

A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections has been posted: https://www.cdc. gov/listeria/outbreaks/ cheese-02-24/index.html Key Points: 26 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 7 states.

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First Groundhog Day celebrated

2 months ago By Kathleen Guill

The first Groundhog Day was celebrated Feb. 2, 1887. Punxsutawney, Penn. newspaper editor Clymer Freas came up with the idea and presented the idea to a group of groundhog hunters—known collectively as the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. The group visited Gobbler’s Knob, where the inaugural groundhog became the bearer of bad news when he saw his shadow.

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Frederick woman recalls housefire 30 years later

2 months ago By Kathleen Guill

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

2 months ago By Kathleen Guill

The Frederick Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 Installation and Annual Banquet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.

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Cancer Centers to offer free cancer screenings to first responders

2 months ago By News Staff

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.

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Oklahoma Hall of Fame offers $770,000 in scholarships for high school students across the State

2 months ago By News Staff

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.

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Must-have tech upgrades for your life

2 months ago By News Staff

(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.

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Former Lawton hotel manager sentenced to serve 18 months in Federal Prison for bribery scheme

2 months ago By News Staff

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.

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How to take precautions when a family member has Mono

2 months ago By Keith Roach, M.d.

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?

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Stand Straight!

2 months ago By Weskinder

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.

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