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COVID pandemic sparks ageist thoughts with youngsters

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s not how old you are; it’s how old you feel. Survey after survey show that the majority of senior citizens don’t feel like senior citizens. They feel younger and more active than they thought they’d be – whether you ask a 55-year-old or a 70 -year-old. “When we were kids, old…

Rehabilitation on 11th Street begins

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A street rehabilitation project on East 11th Street between South Sheridan Road and South Memorial Drive has started. Work began on the west end of the project near Sheridan and move toward Memorial as the project is progressing. During construction, traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction in the work area. Access…

Martha Stewart scheduled to speak

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STILLWATER – Martha Stewart, founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, creator of Martha Stewart Living Magazine, Emmy Award-winning television show host, entrepreneur and best-selling author, will be speaking at the Executive Management Briefings in Oklahoma City and the Tulsa Business Forums on April 6. “A Conversation with Martha Stewart ” will be held at the…

Summer food sponsors are needed

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The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) Office of Child Nutrition Services is seeking sponsoring organizations for the 2022 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Eligible sponsors include public or governmental agencies, private, nonprofit residential summer camps and private, non-profit organizations.      The program provides nutritious meals at no charge to children during the summer,…

Government assist for homeowners

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Oklahoma homeowners who have experienced financial setbacks stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for up to $20,000 in grant assistance through the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF). Grant uses include delinquent mortgages, property taxes, home insurance, and homeowner association dues. This is available through the American Rescue Plan Act and administered by the…

Curbside recycling has restarted

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Curbside recycling in Tulsa restarted on January 31. Customers once again could start separating their trash into the gray cart and their recycling into the blue cart by 5 a.m. on their scheduled pickup day. Refuse and recycling will be collected separately. Recycling will not be picked up should non-recyclables be included in the blue…

Free N95 masks at local pharmacies

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The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is working to make sure Oklahomans have widely available access to N95 masks in the state. In partnership with the Oklahoma Pharmacists Association and pharmacy partners around the state, the OSDH will be distributing N95 masks around the state to local pharmacies through a distribution system that will…

OBU names new Missions Center for Pastor Tom Eliff

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Oklahoma Baptist University launched the Tom Elliff Center for Missions January 24, The University also announced the appointment of Dr. Elbert Smith as director of the center and assistant professor of missions; Dr. Mike Hand as special assistant to the president for great commission initiatives; and Dr. Tom Elliff as lecturer, mentor and facilitator in…

No foreign ownership

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As a rancher in Southeastern Oklahoma, Sen. Warren Hamilton has seen the impact of Oklahoma lands being purchased by foreign entities. The McCurtain Republican says it’s time the legislature puts a stop to these transactions and has filed Senate Bill 1469 to clarify that foreign ownership of Oklahoma lands is prohibited, even from business entities…

Pet protection legislation

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Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, and Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-OKC have filed pet protection legislation related to tethering of animals. House Bill 2993 creates the Humane Tether Act of 2022 and would address issues related to the treatment of pets including the chaining or tethering a dog under certain circumstances, providing requirements for tethering and…