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Technology has become such a part of the fabric of daily life that it’s easy for anyone to take their favorite gadgets and gizmos for granted. It’s only when power outages strike or batteries run out of power that people stop and realize just how vital a role technology plays in their daily lives.
Read moreWhether it’s the game itself, the commercials or the halftime show, the Super Bowl is a unique event that transcends pop culture.
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Varnum’s Homecoming Court left to right: Isaiah Wind, Maddison Hinkle, Teslyn glover, Justin Mack, Gabby Cleveland, Traijen Harjo, Mya Merritt, Emma Tillery, Rio Overbey, Katherine Morgan and Kylan Mack. Crown bearer: Kasiah Lasarge and Flower girl: Olivia Christie.
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Varnum held their Senior Night Tuesday before the basketball game against Meeker. The Lady Whippets won 72-41 and the Whippets won 63-51. Seniors posed with their families. Left to right: Justin Mack, Myra Merritt, Reanne Spraker, Kaylee Weatherford, Amiah Tionah, Braelynn Hooper, Traijen Harjo, Teslyn glover, Olivia Combs and Gabrielle Jacqueline Cleveland.
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Varnum Whippets honored their King and Queen Tuesday night at Homecoming before the basketball game against Meeker. Traijen Harjo was crowned King and Mya Merritt was crowned Queen. Courtesy Photo
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the members of the newly established Equity Commission and its Subcommittee on Agriculture. The Commission will hold its first public meeting on February 28, 2022. As authorized and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, the launch of the independent Commission delivers on President Biden’s commitment to create an independent Equity Commission and provide it with the necessary resources to support its mission to address historical discrimination at USDA. The launch of the Commission follows the one-year anniversary of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.
Read moreThe Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Holiday Match campaign will help provide more than 13 million meals to Oklahomans facing hunger. The match was made possible thanks to sponsors APMEX, the Cresap Family Foundation and an anonymous donor. KOCO 5 News partnered with the Regional Food Bank to promote the match with special programming dedicated to fighting hunger in Oklahoma.
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