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Backyard fruit tree clinic is Feb. 15

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STILLWATER. – Do you have an interest in growing fruit trees in your landscape? Do you already have a few trees, but you would like more information to enhance your production efforts? If so, mark your calendar for Feb. 15 and attend the Backyard Fruit Tree Workshop hosted by Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture…

Absentee ballot deadline for March 3

Tulsa Beacon

Voters in Tulsa County who want to vote absentee in the March 3 Presidential Primary should apply soon, according to Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman. Even though the Tulsa County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on February 26, Freeman said voters should apply now. Forms are available…

GOP women offer scholarships

Tulsa Beacon

The Republican Women’s Club of Tulsa County is offering scholarships of up to $1,000 to high school senior girls graduating this spring. The scholarships may apply to accredited trade schools, career tech or an institution of higher education.   Applicants must be a registered Tulsa County Republican or have a registered Republican parent or guardian living…

Dementia is a growing problem

Tulsa Beacon

WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Beyond a medical diagnosis of disease, the aches and pains of growing old can be worrisome. But the growing numbers of patients who have actually been diagnosed with dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, can cause concern among America’s aging population at large,” said Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens…

Will Rogers HS bricks recreate some lasting memories

Tulsa Beacon

“Beloved Paw Paw,” reads one brick. “Stay Gold,” says another. Alumni and other friends are donating engraved commemorative bricks to the new athletic stadium that is being built on the Will Rogers High School campus. Donors are creating a permanent addition to Rogers Ropers history with the dedications and memories in their bricks. “We have…

State health officials monitor the coronavirus from China

Tulsa Beacon

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is actively monitoring the outbreak of a 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which originated in Wuhan, China, and has resulted in cases detected in several countries, including laboratory-confirmed cases in the United States. Public health officials at the OSDH remain in contact with local, state and federal partners including…

New director for medical authority

Tulsa Beacon

Oklahoma native Travis Kirkpatrick is the new director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. Kirkpatrick has served as interim director for the last 90 days. Health Commissioner Gary Cox said he made the decision based on Kirkpatrick’s leadership at the authority over the last few months. “During his three months, Kirkpatrick has reopened the call…

Addition for the TCC West Campus

Tulsa Beacon

Construction is underway on the new Hardesty Student Success Center at the Tulsa Community College West Campus.  The new facility is inside the Information Commons Building. The new Student Success Center was funded with a $1 million gift from the Hardesty Family Foundation as part of the $20 million Clearing the Pathway: The Campaign for…

TSET targeting children’s health

Tulsa Beacon

The Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) have discussed timelines for new programs to promote health and wellness among Oklahoma youth. “Our daily habits are the single biggest influence on our long-term health and when you learn about healthy habits and choices when you are young, it’s much easier to…

$9.6 billion in state tourism in 2018

Tulsa Beacon

The Oklahoma travel and tourism industry generated a record $9.6 billion in direct spending by an estimated 21.5 million visitors in 2018, according to new research released by the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department. Travel spending in Oklahoma increased by 7.3 percent since 2017 and has seen a 29 percent increase, equaling $2.2 billion, since…