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Oklahomans can celebrate National 529 Day this May by taking advantage of a match offer from the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan (OCSP). From Monday, May 24 to Monday, May 31, OCSP will offer a $50 match to encourage families to start saving for future education expenses.
Read moreBeginning June 1, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma will welcome the public back to its Volunteer Center. The limited-capacity shifts will be the first available to the public since the Regional Food Bank closed volunteer opportunities on March 25, 2020 in an abundance of caution due to the COVID- 19 pandemic.
Read moreSTILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Rodeo Team has overcome the difficulties of training and competing in a pandemic to qualify five students for the College National Finals Rodeo in June.
Read moreThough many changes are linked to aging, other changes commonly associated with aging, such as a decline in memory, reasoning and other thinking skills, are not natural. The Alzheimer’s Association® notes that dementia is not a normal part of aging. There are many different types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and these are the result of damage to brain cells that affect a person’s ability to communicate. That damage is not inevitable, even if it’s commonly associated with aging.
Read moreWomen of the South awarded four scholarships to deserving high school seniors at the recent South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce “Excellence In Education Banquet”. Three scholarships for $2,000 each and one for $2,500 in memory of one of their founding members, Judy Williams. Judy had served on many committees and for many years was the Chair for Women of the South’s Scholarship Program. Brandi Mertens and Angela O’Keefe made the presentation to Karen Santillan of US Grant High School. Judy’s husband, Pepper Williams was on hand for the honor.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the appointment of Meryl Harrell as Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) and the appointment of Terry Cosby as Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). They will begin their positions on Monday, May 24.
Read moreChange was a big part of life in 2020. As the world confronted the COVID-19 pandemic, changes had to be made to keep people safe and prevent the virus from spreading. Some of those changes will no doubt prove temporary, while others may have staying power.
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