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The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 was discovered in sewage samples collected in Tulsa on Friday, Dec. 17.
Read moreAn Amber Integrated poll taken by 500 likely Oklahoma voters last week indicates Governor Kevin Stitt has maintained a lead over his most prominent rival for the 2022 Gubernatorial Race, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister. Polling shows Stitt has a 47 percent lead with voters saying they will or are leaning toward voting for him. Hofmeister has 32 percent. Amber Integrated’s October survey showed 49 percent support for Stitt and 33 percent for Hofmeister.
Read moreThe earthsky.org website announced a coronal mass ejection may hit Earth around Dec. 23, and experts state more possibly be released from the sun at any time. According to space weather physicist Dr. Tamitha Skov, many sunspot clusters could be seen from Earth.
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The New Lima Elementary kids put together a Christmas program for families and friends. Courtesy Photo
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Mr. and Mrs. Claus joined the New Lima Elementary Christmas program. Courtesy Photo
Read moreIn an emergency situations, buildings that can hold large numbers of people can quickly become chaotic if individuals do not know how to respond to perceived threats in an orderly fashion. In recent years, schools, office buildings and shopping malls have gone to great lengths to understand and practice two of the major ways of securing a facility: shelter-in-place and lockdown.
Read moreDonating blood is a selfless act. Perhaps because donating blood is often a simple, relatively quick process, donors may be inclined to downplay just how big a deal it is to donate blood. But blood donors save lives every day.
Read more· Choose the right cuts of meat to use in the slow cooker. Lean toward chuck roasts, short ribs, pork shoulders, and lamb shanks.
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