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The U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults -- a month late and amid a fierce surge by the delta variant that is swamping hospitals and leading to new mask rules and mandatory vaccinations around the country.

The Okemah Chapter of DAR had a summer gathering at member June Yahola’s ranch on July 20. The ladies caught up on all the news since their meeting in May and enjoyed a walking tacos luncheon. Several members were recognized for their anniversaries of membership.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma (BBBSOK) received $55,000 for state fiscal year 2022 from the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth’s (OCCY) Oklahoma Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program (CIP).

The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that children should get at least one hour of physical activity per day.

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy held our annual Heroes Ball on Friday, July 30. The event was special this year. We held the first (that we know) simulcast nonprofit event in Oklahoma for a program of our size from two separate fantastic venues.

A trip to the amusement park wouldn’t be complete without a ride or two or three on a roller coaster. As businesses slowly begin to reopen after COVID-19 social distancing closures, theme parks may once again begin to welcome the public back for thrills and chills.

Children might be seen as the most resistant to fruits and vegetables, but reports indicate they’re not alone.

August 4,1971 Slants The Tuesday school board story failed to mention that Member Keith Inman was absent when the school calendar was approved…His motion to start school on September 1 was done as a protest against the August 18 starting date…It was his first opportunity to voice a dissention...

To address the shortage of nurses at OU Health and drive solutions for the future of healthcare, OU Health is launching several initiatives within its Oklahoma City facilities to strengthen the nursing workforce.

A state agency has told Mid-Del Public Schools to hire a new employee “to lead equity, social justice, and diversity efforts” and pay that individual $143,000 per year. The position would be funded, indirectly, by eliminating up to 60 teaching positions at the schools.