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5 state questions tackle elections, education, glasses, etc.

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On November 6, Oklahoma voters will decide the fate of five state questions that cover issues that could affect everyone in the state. If passed, the questions would alter how public schools spend their building funds, expand retail sales of eyeglasses, grow the rights of victims of crimes, make candidates for governor and lieutenant governor…

Okla. Farm Bureau PAC endorses Kevin Stitt for governor

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The OKAgFund, Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s grassroots political action committee, has endorsed Kevin Stitt in the Oklahoma gubernatorial election following a meeting of the board on Aug. 30. A grassroots committee comprised of OKFB members from around the state, the OKAgFund contributed an additional $29,500 in financial support to statewide candidates. The committee increased financial support…

1st Black Bear Diner open in Tulsa

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Black Bear Diner opened its first restaurant in Tulsa on September 10 at 9026 E.71st St. (south of Woodland Hills Mall). A California-based franchise, the Tulsa restaurant hired a staff of people. The 6,853-square-foot dining area can seat almost 200 customers. Each Black Bear Diner restaurant displays multiple handmade bear carvings unique to each location….

First Amendment Essay Contest

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Freedom of Information Oklahoma is offering cash prizes to high school students who enter and win the annual Zach Taylor First Amendment Essay Contest. Students in grades 9 to 12 must pick one of the freedoms guaranteed in the First Amendment and write about its importance to the American way of life. The freedoms are…

New service from state election board

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A new service launched this week will allow voters to update their address or party affiliation online, Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said. The system went live September 10 on the Oklahoma State Election Board’ website at www.elections.ok.gov. Voters who are already registered to vote may use the service to change their residential…

Natural Grocers to close on 71st St.

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(PRNewswire) — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. announced that it plans to close its Tulsa-Central store at 9137 East 71st Street in Tulsa by November 9.  The company stated the decision to close the Tulsa-Central store reflects that store’s financial performance and the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance operating efficiencies across its store base. …

September is Preparedness Month

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In recognition of September’s National Preparedness Month, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is spotlighting its Emergency Preparedness and Response Service (EPRS) and its role in coordinating public health and medical system emergency response planning. The EPRS administers a Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and…

‘Best Bang for Your Buck’ college

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College of the Ozarks was recently ranked by Washington Monthly, earning No.1 Best Bang for the Buck in the Midwest and No. 3 Baccalaureate College out of the 150 on the list. Washington Monthly released their 13th annual college guide and rankings in the September/October issue of the magazine and online. Rankings emphasized social mobility,…

Gilbert takes Crime Stoppers’ job

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After losing her runoff election for the Republican nomination for House District 79, Tulsa City Councilor Karen Gilbert has accepted a job as director of Tulsa Crime Stoppers, a nonprofit group that works with the Tulsa Police Department on safety programs, including the anonymous tip hotline – 918-596-COPS (2677). On August 28, Gilbert lost to…

Council to study poultry growth

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Gov. Mary Fallin and Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker have formed a coordinating council to evaluate the expansion of poultry growth in northeast Oklahoma. The Coordinating Council on Poultry Growth will examine the expansion of poultry production and its impact on rural communities. The coordinating council will also bring together state and tribal…