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Shopping days for May will be: Wednesday, May 1, Thursday, May 2, Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Brighter Future program prepares students for life

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There can be speed bumps on the road to higher education, but a program offered through Oklahoma State University and OSU Extension is helping make that road smoother. The Brighter Future program connects freshmen through senior high school students with tools to navigate the college enrollment process or other post-high school career opportunities and succeed in life.

Clear the air of indoor pollutants this Spring

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(NAPSI)—In the Spring, people often focus on the outdoors when it comes to air quality. But indoor air quality (IAQ) is also a crucial aspect of overall health and well-being. Unbeknownst to many, common pollutants can lurk inside homes, affecting health in subtle yet significant ways. Here are some of the most prevalent indoor pollutants and strategies you can use to identify and mitigate their impact on your home’s air quality: Dust: The Silent Intruder Dust is a well-known indoor pollutant that includes dead skin cells, pollen, textile fibers, and other debris. Dust can aggravate respiratory conditions such as asthma and allergies. Regular dusting and vacuuming, along with using HEPA filters, can significantly reduce dust levels in the home.

Gooey butter cookies

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Yield: approx. 24 cookies Ingredients 1 box Duncan Hines butter recipe cake mix (can substitute yellow or French vanilla) 1 stick butter ¼ tsp vanilla extract 1 pkg cream cheese, room temp (8 oz) 1 egg powdered sugar (for rolling dough into) Directions 1. Combine all ingredients with electric mixer until well blended.

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes look to Congress and Lucas to help secure land

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The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are looking to Congress to gain ownership of land lost centuries ago in order to build an amusement park just west of El Reno. “I think that the proposed park would really support not only the tribes in an impactful way, but it would help the city and the community,” said Cheyenne and Arapaho Gov.

National Champion Livestock Judging Team

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The Oklahoma House of Representatives recently honored Oklahoma State University’s 1979 National Champion Livestock Judging team on the House floor. The team was introduced on the floor by Rep.

For the Children: Tornadoes bring tragedy, rekindle memories

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This past weekend had moments of somber reflection for many My deepest condolences go out to the families who lost loved ones over the weekend, to the persons injured, and to the communities and individuals who sustained horrific levels of destruction. Among those who died was a family member of a friend, a 4month-old due to injuries sustained, and a truck driver who was on Interstate 35 perished.

16 scholarships awarded at Women for OSU Symposium;

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Sixteen Oklahoma State University students were awarded scholarships at the annual Women for OSU Symposium on Thursday inside Gallagher-Iba Arena. Each recipient prioritized philanthropy in their life and has made a significant impact in their community.

Area Lions club donates to community impacted by fires

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On behalf of District 3 Northwest Oklahoma Lions, on April 19, area resident JD and Mary Koch traveled to Laverne to present their fire chief Ted Bozarts with checks from three district clubs. These checks are intended to help defray the cost of repairs to their equipment from the recent devastating fires.

Noble County 4-H hosts fishing tournament

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Despite the weather on Saturday the Noble County 4-H Fishing Tournament continued with four teams and five individuals showing up to try out their fishing skills. Participants checked in at 6 a.m.