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The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) reports for the week ending April 9 that initial and continued claims decreased, while both four-week moving averages increased slightly.
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Preventive care is a key component of an effective health care regimen. Preventive care is not a onesize-fits-all approach, as various factors will influence what an individual should be doing at any given moment to ensure his or her overall health. Age, medical history and family history are three factors that could influence a preventive care regimen. Gender is another variable that affects preventive care, and women should know that screening guidelines for various conditions and diseases could be different for them than they are for men. Women’s personal medical histories could affect how often they should be screened for various conditions, but these screening recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force can serve as a guideline for women.
Read moreThe military is essential to protecting the country’s interests both domestically and abroad. Military service members help to keep the peace, assist civil service personnel and defend the nation when necessary. Even though some people enlist in the military for a set period of time, many spend their entire careers in the service.
Read moreIt would be an understatement to say that it has been an interesting few years for the Class of 2022. Due to the pandemic, many soon-to-be grads spent a significant portion of their school years adapting to a changing landscape, both at school and at home. While it is an accomplishment to reach graduation in a “normal” situation, students who have succeeded and thrived in the face of pandemic-related adversity are worthy of extra celebration.
Read moreHunger is a global issue, but certain parts of the world are significantly more vulnerable than others. According to the global humanitarian organization World Vision, an estimated 22 percent of the population of sub-Saharan Africa is facing undernourishment due to lack of food.
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Seminole Police responded to a report of gunshots at a residence on the south edge of town Wednesday afternoon.
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E-Waste Recycling is a new feature of the Seminole Community Cleanup week, which is about to wind down. The old electronics pictured above were turned in by Enviro Systems. Last year local volunteers picked up over 250 bags of trash to earn the Keep America Beautiful “Rookie of the Year” award. The results from this year’s cleanup will be announced on April 30 at Immanuel Fellowship Church at 10:00 a.m. —Courtesy Photo
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