OSU cancels Homecoming events for 2020...
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STILLWATER — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSU has cancelled the 2020 edition of America’s Greatest Homecoming. The centennial celebration will be planned for fall 2021.
Governor Stitt, Sec. Brown, education stakeholders announce PPE assistance for Oklahoma schools
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OKLAHOMA CITY –– Governor Kevin Stitt announced last week the State of Oklahoma is allocating $10 million in federal CARES Act funding to supply Oklahoma schools with PPE in order to open safely for in-person learning.
Oklahoma Breastfeeding Coalition celebrates National Breastfeeding Month in August
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OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Coalition of Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates (COBA) kicks off National Breastfeeding Month with a series of weekly videos celebrating the 2020 theme Many Voices United. The United States Breastfeeding Committee’s (USBC) theme is reflective of the policy and system changes that are needed to ensure that every family that chooses breastfeeding has the support and resources they need to succeed.
Noble Research teams receive OCAST grants
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ARDMORE –– Four Noble Research Institute research teams each received a two-year, $100,000 grant from Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST). The four grants will be used to help improve various aspects of agriculture by fighting pecan scab, improving tall fescue, building plant defenses against disease and helping plants use nitrogen more efficiently.
Coffee Time
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By Andy and Renie Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com Do you remember the tale of the fellow who was walking down the road in front of his house one bitterly cold morning? He came across a small, half-frozen poisonous snake lying beside the pavement. Calling out in a weak voice the reptile asked for help, “Please sir, I am almost frozen to death.
Choctaw Nation news
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Announcement has been made of the Elder Food Security program for Choctaw Nation members impacted by COVID-19. This program provides for those eligible to receive a $200 monthly grocery allowance for the month applied in and through December 2020.
William Arthur O’Neal
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Funeral services for William Arthur O’Neal, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug.
Phillip Wayne Alexander
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Graveside services for Phillip Wayne Alexander were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.
Janetta Watson
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Janetta Watson, age 72, passed away Aug. 2, 2020 in her loving home surrounded by those she loved. She was born on Oct. 4, 1947 in Eufaula, Okla., to Troy Harold Ott and Bessie Ellen (Harrod) Ott. On March 23, 1964 in Durant, Okla., she married Jimmie Don Watson, before they raised two daughters in Hugo, Okla.
George Donald Robins
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Funeral services for George Donald Robins, of Midlothian, Texas, formerly of Hugo, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at South Central District Building. George passed away July 26, 2020 at home, at the age of 73.
