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Fraud notifications in Wagoner Co.

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Wagoner County Clerk, Lori Hendricks announced that her office is now offering fraud alert notifications through their website at no cost to the citizens of Wagoner County. “According to the FBI, property and mortgage fraud is the fastest growing crime in America, costing property owners over $200 million in 2020 alone. It is as simple…

Painting a picture of US abortions

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an episode of AMAC’s Better for America podcast, host Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens, was joined by two colleagues in a  discussion of abortion. They are Alexa Abela, associate editor of the AMAC magazine, and Bob Chartuk, a Financial Planner at the Association.. In part one…

Study to examine Oklahoma’s dams

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STILLWATER – One year into a five-year project to improve dam infrastructure, scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the Oklahoma Water Resources Center (OWRC) are adding some high-quality technology to their tool bag. Dams age and wear down over time just as buildings and roads do, and nearly 12,000…

Free technical classes for energy jobs

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The PetroTech technical-training program is designed to help fast-track a new career or expand a current career in the state’s largest industry and it is now being offered free thanks to funding from the people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas.  The program will start Fall 2022 and is available through Francis Tuttle and Tulsa…

Oklahoma Army National Guard helicopter crews dropped nearly 400,000 gallons of water on wildfires in Northwestern Oklahoma.

Index rates top conservatives, liberals

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Once again, the Tulsa area has some of the most conservative legislators and some of the most liberal lawmakers in the Oklahoma Legislature. Statewide, five legislators – Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee; Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola; Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland; Rep. Wendi Stearman, R-Collinsville; and Rep. Rick West R-Heavener, all got 100% conservative ratings. Right behind…

All 9 councilors, Bynum signed ‘LGBTQ+ Pride Month’ pledge

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Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum and all nine city councilors promoted the homosexual lifestyle by unanimously signing a proclamation to make June “LGBTQ+ Pride Month” in Tulsa. District 1 Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper, District 2 Jeannie Cue; District 3 Counselor  Crista Patrick; District 5 Councilor Mykey Arthrel-Knezek; District 6 Councilor Connie Dodson; District 7 Councilor Lori Decter…

The Endangered Ark Foundation is home to a herd of about 20 endangered Asian elephants.

Hugo foundation nurtures endangered Asian elephants

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HUGO — During a business trip in the southeastern part of Oklahoma, Kimi Lewis of Moore was driving down a road when she glanced over and couldn’t believe her eyes.  She saw an elephant. “I was on a site visit in Hugo and looked over – twice, and thought ‘Is that and elephant?’, Lewis said. …

Gasoline prices fall but still are double the 2020 averages

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Average gasoline prices in Tulsa fell 14.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.47/gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 321 stations in Tulsa. Prices in Tulsa are 73.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 64.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of…

Film shows stark realities of abortion

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], opened a timely new episode of her Better for America podcast by pointing out that the most important issue of our time is not about abortion, it is about life. Her guest, filmmaker Tracy Robinson, recently released her latest production, “The…

Opt out of EMSAcare only in Aug

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Tulsa utility customers may opt out of EMSAcare only during the month of August. Each year in the month of August, Tulsa utility customers have the option to change their enrollment status in the EMSAcare program. They may choose to opt in or opt out of the upcoming program year that begins billing October 1….