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OBU Pastors’ School is July 15-17

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The 2019 Oklahoma Baptist University Pastors’ School will be July 15-17.  An early bird registration discount price of $75 is available through May 31, with the regular price of $99 for registrations June 1 and beyond. Designed to provide pastors with practical strategies for equipping the church, the event will offer breakout sessions, keynote speakers…

25 years of cleaning state well sites

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The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its well site cleanup program, which is voluntarily funded by oil and natural gas producers and royalty owners. To date, 17,000 orphaned or abandoned well sites have been cleaned at a cost of $120 million. Oklahoma is the only state in the nation…

Cheryl Baber runs for state Senate

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Tulsa Attorney Cheryl Baber announced her Republican candidacy for Oklahoma State Senate District 35. Baber is a former assistant U.S. attorney and federal law clerk who worked on several high-profile cases, including one in which she successfully defended two Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officers who were working to arrest an illegal immigrant fugitive.  Baber…

Want a clean restroom in Oklahoma? Your best bet is Casey’s General Store

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Millions of Americans hitting the road for the summer driving season can forgo the extra toilet paper when making a pit stop. GasBuddy says that gas station restrooms are getting cleaner, with the top-rated gas station brands in each state leading the charge. Casey’s General Store has the cleanest restrooms in Oklahoma. According to GasBuddy…

Oklahoma’s first case of measles is treated in Glenpool

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The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and the Okmulgee County Health Department are investigating a confirmed case of measles in Okmulgee County. This is the first confirmed case of measles in Oklahoma since May 2018.  As of January 1, there have been at least 839 cases of measles reported in the United States from…

OU researches tooth-colored fillings

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When dentists discover cavities in their patients, they are often filled with a tooth-colored material that looks just like a person’s own teeth. However, tooth-colored fillings usually require replacement every five to seven years, often because tooth decay has formed under the filling. A researcher at the OU College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City is…

Mosquitoes thrive in wet weather

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STILLWATER – With warmer weather, spending time outside is a priority for many. It is fun to invite friends and family over for a cookout. Unfortunately, there will likely be some unwanted pesky guests … mosquitoes. Much of the state has received quite a bit of rain lately, and while the moisture is welcome, it…

Allstate plans to hire 105 new agents

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OKLAHOMA CITY (PRNewswire) – Oklahoma is growing, and now has more than 3.9 million people living in the state, according to Census data. To keep pace with growing population and consumer demand for insurance and financial services in the state, Allstate is looking to expand the Oklahoma agency force. Of the 105 sales professionals Allstate…

Paws & Pictures benefits the SPCA

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The Tulsa SPCA will host the annual Paws & Pictures Event on June 30 at the Admiral Twin Drive-in, 7355 E. Easton St. A spokesman said they are “seeking Schnauzers and Siamese, calicos and collies, hounds and house cats. All area animal-lovers and their pets (on leashes) are invited.” Tickets are $7 for adults and…

National measles epidemic could spread to Oklahoma

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Oklahoma has not experienced any confirmed cases of measles in 2019, but with numerous cases in surrounding states and across the nation, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging families to review their immunization records, and plan ahead in case you need to get vaccinated before upcoming international travel. Although measles was declared…