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The April 9 story “Candidate Filing Period Closes; All Incumbents Draw Challengers” contained an error regarding the election date.
Read moreToday’s birthdays include Erica Behee, Lou Bible, Jessica Childers, Selma Clark, Tyrell Gordon, Billy Green, Marlene Green, Vivian Hall, Leona Harmon, Bailey Jacobs, Laura Kennedy, Kevin Kincade, William Leetka, Deborah Leslie, Ronnie Mendinghall, Ariene Nail, Billy Odor, Kaitlyn Parsons, Shanna Putman, Ruby Spears, Carl Stark, Carlotta Travels, Paul Wolfe & Emily Womack.
Read moreReynolds Wellness Center Senior Stretch and Walk – 10 a.m. on Thursdays
Read moreDave, I own a small business with about 20 team members, and we’re doing pretty well. Last year, we had revenues of about $1.2 million and profits of $250,000. How do I find leadership within my company that cares about the vision and value of my company enough to help me grow it to the next level? I have two people in mind here who have impressed me a lot in the last two years, and I’d like for one of them to take a step up in the company. I’d like for this person to also challenge me and help me grow as a leader.
Read moreBLS Announces March PreK And Kindergarten Star Students
Read moreREI Oklahoma, an economic development nonprofit serving all 77 counties, has announced that nominations are now open for the top three awards at their annual Dream BIG Oklahoma event. Nominations will be accepted through May 30, 2024. Award winners will be celebrated at the annual event scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Grand Casino Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Read moreToday is the 101st day of 2024 and the 23rd day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was founded in New York City. In 1938, a referendum made Nazi Germany’s annexation of Austria official. In 1972, famed comic actor and director Charlie Chaplin received an honorary Oscar at the 44th Annual Academy Awards, after a 12-minute standing ovation. In 2003, Congress approved the Amber Alert system, which alerts the public to child abductions. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: William Hazlitt (17781830), writer; William Booth (1829-1912), Salvation Army founder; Joseph Pulitzer (18471911), publisher; Harry Morgan (1915-2011), actor; Max von Sydow (1929-2020), actor; Omar Sharif (1932-2015), actor; John Madden (19362021), football coach/ broadcaster; Steven Seagal (1952- ), actor; Babyface (1959- ), singersongwriter/ producer; David Harbour (1975- ), actor; Charlie Hunnam (1980- ), actor; Mandy Moore (1984- ), actress/ singer-songwriter; Maren Morris (1990- ), singersongwriter; Daisy Ridley (1992- ), actress. TODAY’S FACT: According to estimates from the CIA, residents of the 0.76-square-mile principality of Monaco enjoy the longest life expectancy in the world, at an average of 89.6 years. TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers announced the purchase of Jackie Robinson’s contract from the Montreal Royals, a minor-league club. TODAY’S QUOTE: “We are never so much disposed to quarrel with others as when we are dissatisfied with ourselves.” -- William Hazlitt, “Characteristics” TODAY’S NUMBER: 1,186 -- children rescued specifically because of Amber Alert as of Dec. 31, 2023. TODAY’S MOON: Between new moon (April 8) and first quarter moon (April 15).
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