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More rehabilitation for the disabled

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The Department of Rehabilitation Services has transferred 3,424 job seekers with significant disabilities from waiting lists to active caseloads since January 1. DRS’ Vocational Rehabilitation and Visual Services staff began providing career planning and employment services to 505 new clients in the most recent group moved from waiting lists in November. The agency’s waiting lists…

More assistance for holiday travelers

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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is helping holiday travelers with two new tools to help them make travel decisions. “The department is adding snow plow camera images during inclement weather to its online road conditions map. Making these tools available to the public is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to modernize its communication with…

Gov.-elect Stitt makes appointments

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Governor-elect Kevin Stitt named Michael Junk as his chief of staff and former Tulsa Rep. Michael Rogers as Secretary of State. Donelle Harder will be Deputy Secretary of State. “I am pleased to announce Michael Junk as my Chief of Staff and Michael Rogers as my nomination to Secretary of State,” Stitt said. “Both bring…

More White Christmas sing-alongs

Tulsa Beacon

Because the first two sing-along screening of White Christmas sold out, the Circle Cinema had added two more at 7 p.m. December 21 and 2 p.m. December 22. There will be pre-show trivia and a free Christmas bell at both sing-a-long screenings. They will be hosted by Circle Cinema board member Jody McIntyre.  Exit Christmas…

Article eyes pain management, mobility for companion animals

Tulsa Beacon

STILLWATER  — The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently published an article about pain management and mobility issues in companion animals. According to AAHA, the foundations of disease begin when pets are young – even a few months old into young adulthood. Pet owners need to work with their veterinarian throughout their pet’s life stages…

Animal groups come together to increase live-release percentages

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Tulsa Animal Welfare (TAW), Humane Society of Tulsa (HST) and the Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tulsa SPCA) announced the creation of the Coalition for Tulsa Pets, an effort to develop a plan to increase the live release rate at Tulsa Animal Welfare. TAW, HST and the Tulsa SPCA provide sheltering,…

Mulready names his chief of staff

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Insurance Commissioner-elect Glen Mulready has tapped Oklahoma native and adviser Tyler Laughlin to lead his transition efforts. Laughlin, currently a deputy commissioner for the Oklahoma Insurance Department, was also part of the transition team for former Attorney General Scott Pruitt. Mulready said Laughlin would serve as chief of staff and first deputy insurance commissioner. “I…

Daniel Keating passes at age 74

Tulsa Beacon

Daniel G. Keating, twin brother of former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating, passed away in Tulsa on Saturday. Dan Keating was 74. “America has lost a patriot. Conservatism has lost a champion. And Tulsa has lost its biggest promoter,” said Charles Biggs, editor and publisher of the Tulsa Beacon. For years, Dan Keating wrote a weekly…

Filing for area school board races will be December 3-5

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Filing for area school boards and municipal elections in Owasso, Skiatook and Sand Springs will be from December 3-5. All the filings will be at the election board office at 555 N. Denver Ave., said Tulsa County Election Board secretary Gwen Freeman. If two or more candidates file for any school board election, a primary…

Tulsa Stock the Station drive opens

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The City of Tulsa has started the 8th Annual Stock the Station Food Drive to will help Tulsans in need this Christmas season. The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma (CFBEO) will be the recipient of donations and will deliver goods to 130 Partner Programs in Tulsa proper. Residents can drop off nonperishable food items…