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Keeping back-to-school lunches safer

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Amid the hustle and bustle of packing lunches and snacks for students going back to school, families sometimes lose sight of something that should be a priority in their household: food safety. The easiest way to promote food safety at home is through proper handling and storage, said Ravi Jadeja, food safety specialist for the…

OBU makes Princeton Review list

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For the 15th consecutive year, The Princeton Review named Oklahoma Baptist University one of the best colleges and universities in the western United States. OBU was one of 127 institutions listed in the “Best in the West” section on the educational research firm’s website feature, “2020 Best Colleges: Region by Region.” Each year, the nationally…

More seniors suffer homelessness

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s August, a time when it can be pleasant to spend time out of doors. But, says Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], “it won’t be long before temperatures start to fall and, while most of us have homes for shelter from the elements, tens of thousands of…

Breast cancer information in bill

Tulsa Beacon

Beginning November 1, a new law takes effect to help Oklahoma women be better informed about a condition that can make breast cancer difficult to detect.  A signing of Senate Bill 443, known as Nancy’s Law, was recently held at the state Capitol. The legislation is named for Nancy Simpson, of Edmond, who died in…

Customers can only enroll in or leave EMSA in August

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Each year in the month of August, Tulsa utility customers have the option to cancel their enrollment status in the EMSAcare program. They may choose to opt-in or opt-out of the program. If they don’t contact EMSA in August, they are automatically enrolled and charged. EMSAcare is a subscription program by EMSA (Emergency Medical Services…

Tip for seniors who want to travel

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Vacationers are out in droves in summer. “That’s why many seniors opt to hold off on taking their vacations until the fall,” says Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. “July and August, when school is out, are peak months for family travel. Planes, trains and highways are packed with travelers…

Gov. Stitt names Corbett for OHCA

Tulsa Beacon

Governor Kevin Stitt  has appointed Kevin Corbett as the next agency director for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA). “Kevin Corbett’s financial expertise and strong organizational leadership will serve the Health Care Authority and the State of Oklahoma well,” said Stitt. “Corbett will bring his wealth of experience in accounting and consulting to ensure OHCA’s…

Clear The Shelters on August 17th

Tulsa Beacon

The Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is involved in the national Clear the Shelters event on August 17 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Tulsa SPCA will adopt dogs and cats on a “name your price” system in the hopes of emptying the shelter of adoptable animals. “Our entire organization…

33,000 pounds of food is donated

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Smithfield Foods, Inc. has donated more than 33,000 pounds of protein to The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Smithfield’s contribution was part of the company’s 2019 Helping Hungry Homes donation tour. Smithfield’s hunger-relief initiative is focused on alleviating hunger and helping Americans become more food secure. The donation, equivalent to…

Hern will run for re-election in ‘20

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U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, announced his campaign for re-election in 2020. “After nearly three successful years of Donald Trump’s presidency, it is clear that solutions-oriented leaders are what we need in Congress,” said Hern. “While Democrats have wasted their first year in the majority with chaos and internal battles, Republicans have stayed true to…