Cicada mania:
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There are two types of cicadas in the United States – periodical and annual. Periodical cicadas spend either 13 or 17 years underground.
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Pony Express debuts
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The first Pony Express mail was sent from St. Joseph, Mo., April 3, 1860, by horse and rider relay teams. While the enterprise ultimately failed, famous riders like William (“Buffalo Bill”) Cody and Robert (“Pony Bob”) Haslam fueled the imaginations of citizens across the country.
April is National Grilled Cheese Month
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April is National Grilled Cheese Month. If you don’t feel like an entire month of grilled cheese sandwiches but still want to pay homage to this comfort food, you can opt to celebrate on National Grilled Cheese Day, April 12.
Pesticide disposal events set for Altus and Shawnee
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Oklahoma State University’s Pesticide Safety Education Program will partner with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to host two unwanted pesticide disposal days in the Oklahoma communities of Altus and Shawnee.
Wichita Wildlife Refuge a great place to visit
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Wichita Wildlife Refuge a great place to visit
Tillman County resident inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
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Bryanna Nickel of Grandfi eld was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Nickel was initiated at Oklahoma State University.
Community Easter Egg Hunt held
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Community Easter Egg Hunt held
FES students complete art projects
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FES students complete art projects
Miss Frederick pageant scheduled for April 6
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The Miss Frederick pageant is scheduled for April 6, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Ramona Theatre.
OSDE Child Nutrition Programs seek summer food service sponsors
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Sponsoring organizations for the 2024 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) are now being sought by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) Child Nutrition programs. Eligible sponsors include public or governmental agencies, private, nonprofit residential summer camps and private, non-profit organizations.