Unity Mural unveiled behind Chamber building
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A ribbon cutting was held for the unveiling of the Unity Mural located on the west side of the Chamber of Commerce building located at 420 E. Grand Ave.
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Substance Abuse Awareness for June’s Men’s Health Month
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June is national Men’s Health Month, and it is important to make physical and mental health a priority. Men’s Health Month is a national observance designed to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, depression, and substance use disorder.
Beat the Heat, Check the Backseat
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With temperatures rising, it is important to remember the national weather service’s slogan, ‘Beat the Heat, Check the Backseat.’ With the summer heat right around the corner and a high of 95 degrees next week, the threat of heatstroke and heat related fatalities is imminent. According to the National Safety Council, an average of 38 children under the age of 15 years old die each year from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. There is an even higher number of animals whose lives have been lost to this exact thing. According to PETA there were 54 animals who died of heat related deaths and another 469 that were rescued from these situations, which are just the ones that were reported. In 2023, there have already been 16 animal deaths and 63 saves.
Lankford wants to stop supplying criminal cartels with guns and money coming from the US
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WASHINGTON, DC – Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), both members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced the Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act to increase inspections of traffic going from the US to Mexico, which will help combat the flow of illicit firearms and money that fuel drug cartels.
Police Blotter
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June 8, 2023 Man with Weapon - At 2:55 am, the reporting party advised there was a male trying to break into their vehicle at 1515 W. Highland. The suspect pulled a gun out on the reporting party’s boyfriend and ran. Officer took Alex Ortiz, 2004, for pointing a firearm, use of firearm while committing a felony, public intoxication, carrying a concealed weapon, burglary third degree, use of a firearm while committing a felony, carrying a concealed weapon, receiving, possessing, or concealing a stolen vehicle, and Kay County warrants for conspiracy to commit a felony and burglary third degree.
Pariah or partner? US navigates complicated, contradictory relationship with Saudi Arabia
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WASHINGTON -- Visits to Saudi Arabia by high-profile U.S. officials are always problematic.
Weekly Best Sellers
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Courtesy of Magic City Books in Tulsa; Best of Books in Edmond; Brace Books in Ponca City; and Full Circle Books in Oklahoma City Fiction 1. “The Great Believers” by Rebecca Makkai (Penguin Books) 2.
Today in History
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Today is the 165th day of 2023 and the 87th day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1775, the U.S.
Art show closing reception at Doodle Academy on June 16
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The Doodle Academy will be hosting a closing reception for the art show featuring the works of Jannie Ross from 5 pm to 6 pm on Friday, June 16. Ross is an avid flower gardener and incorporates the beauty of flowers in her work.