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Can local blood donors help Save the Humans?
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For Immediate Release – Since the start of the year, blood donations are substantially down, and fewer people are stepping up to donate. Now, Our Blood Institute asks the question, “Can our community come back to help us fight and save the humans?”
Gang-related violence in Haiti has reached levels not seen in decades, UN chief says
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Over the past three months Haiti has seen some of its worst gang-related violence in decades, affecting the functioning of the judiciary, impeding the government, challenging the United Nations efforts to fight illicit trafficking and keeping children from going to school, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said in his latest report on the deteriorating situation.
2 victims identified in Half Moon Bay shootings that left 7 dead
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ALEXANDRA E. PETRI, SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, SUMMER LIN, SUSANNE RUST and BRITTNY MEJIA Los Angeles Times HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — The San Mateo County coroner’s office has identified two of the seven victims killed Monday in a pair of related shootings in Half Moon Bay and is working to notify the families.
City Commissioners and PCUA meetings held on Jan. 23
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The Ponca City Board of Commissioners held their regular session on Jan. 23, 2023. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order. In attendance were Commissioners Bodick, Chapman, Scott, and Taylor.
Candidate filing begins for municipal offices in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa
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Candidates interested in filing for office in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday February 6, 2023.
PCPS Inclement Weather Policy
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With winter weather here, PCPS officials want to remind students, staff, parents and patrons of how they will be notified if school is closed due to inclement weather. PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott stated, “The safety of our students, staff and community is our first priority, and we will take every step we can to insure they are safe.”
S’Mac Down Mac ’n Cheese Cookoff at PTC on Jan. 28
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The Child Development Center (CDC) will be hosting a brand new fundraiser, he S’Mac Down - Mac ‘n Cheese Cookoff, on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the new conference center at Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) from 1 pm to 3 pm.