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Wanenmacher Gun Show is returning April 10-11 after cancelation in 2020

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With the approval of the Tulsa City/County Health Department, the Wanenmacher Tulsa Arms Show – the “World’s Largest Gun Show” – will resume on April 10 and 11 at Tulsa’s Expo Square. “The health department sent our COVID safety plan back with their recommendations and restrictions three weeks ago,” said Mark Wanenmacher. “With no capacity…

Arvest Bank will close branches in and around Tulsa

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In a reaction to increased online banking and difficulties from the coronavirus pandemic, Arvest Bank of Fayetteville, Arkansas, announced it would close 31 branches of its 270 branch locations – including two in Tulsa. Arvest Bank will close Tulsa branches at 2019 E. 81st Street and 3233 S. Yale at 5 p.m. on June 30….

Pandemic statistics improve in Tulsa and Oklahoma

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Deaths in Oklahoma from the Chinese coronavirus dropped by 28% in March, according to statistics from the Oklahoma State Department of Health. From February 26 to March 11, Oklahoma reported 167 deaths statewide. There have been 4,850 deaths attributed to the disease since the initial outbreak. Ninety-five percent of those deaths have been patients age…

Council races, school board slots and more on April 6 vote

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City council races, school board races and bond issues will be on several ballots on April 6 throughout Tulsa County. Here is a rundown of those votes. Broken Arrow City Council Ward 1 Jonathan Kelly, Cathy Smythe and Debra Wimpee. Broken Arrow City Council Ward 2 Mayor Craig Thurmond and Lisa Ford. Glenpool Council Ward…

Vaccinations won’t impact benefits

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Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready said that COVID-19 vaccinations won’t affect policyholder’s life insurance benefits. He urges Oklahoma consumers to be cautious about social media misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. Social media posts have falsely indicated that getting a COVID-19 vaccine could threaten life insurance coverage claiming the vaccines are experimental and not tested for safety.  “This is simply not true,” said Mulready. “Whether it’s Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson, these vaccines received Emergency Use Authorizations…

Hearing loss a problem for seniors

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Too many older Americans – most of us, in fact – suffer from hearing loss.  But the worst thing about this fact is that most seniors are not getting their hearing checked on any regular basis, and too many doctors are not encouraging their older patients to get their hearing checked, according…

Mend banquet will be April 22nd

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Mend Medical Clinic and Pregnancy Resource Center will host their annual celebration banquet at 6 p.m. on April 22 in the Glenpool Event Center, 12205 S. Yukon Ave. Planners said the event could be in-person, virtual or a combination of both. Sponsorships are still available by calling Forrest Cowan at 918-745-6000. In 2020, 76% of…

Prophecy Conference on May 28-29

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Bible Prophecy as Written Ministries will host The Mid-America Prophecy Conference at Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills on May 28-29 in Tulsa. “This is not a ‘prophecy playground’ conference,” said Conference Leader Phillip Goodman. “It is rooted in the Bible as a serious study of End Time prophecy and its relevance to our lives today.” The…

Police captain to speak at RWCT

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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 who…

Bill adds transparency for agency rules

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House Speaker Pro Tempore Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa, passed a bill in the House Administrative Rules Committee that he said will ensure agency rules go through a more transparent and thorough process before being approved or repealed. Senate Bill 913, by O’Donnell and Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, would create the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR)…