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You’ve got an emergency plan to keep everyone in your household safe; don’t forget to include your pets in it.
Read moreThe Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Response Unit will partner with TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking) to help law enforcement, energy and transportation leaders develop counter-trafficking strategies at a Coalition Build from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 10 at Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow.
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The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art in Shawnee has announced free admission for June for all visitors thanks to support from the Avedis Foundation, BancFirst and St. Gregory’s Abbey.
Read more(StatePoint) Identity theft is on the rise nationwide. In fact, consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to recent data from the Federal Trade Commission. This trend underscores the importance of taking proactive steps to protect yourself – including properly handling your sensitive documents. The UPS Store network, with its variety of services that help keep your private information private, is offering these tips to help you guard against identity theft: Shred Documents: Keeping printouts of sensitive documents you no longer need increases your risk of becoming a victim of fraud. When it comes time to destroy confidential information, you need to turn to a retailer you can trust. The shredding services available at any of the 5,400+ The UPS Store locations nationwide is a far more convenient, secure and time-saving choice compared to home shredding.
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In Oklahoma, yard trimmings and grass clippings can make up 15 to 25 percent of a community’s waste. The costs of collecting and transporting yard waste and the subsequent landfill tipping fees may be a considerable portion of a community’s waste management budget. These costs may be reduced if communities encouraged and practiced backyard yard waste composting.
Read moreShort or tall, big or small, ornamental alliums are a treat for flower gardeners and for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Plant the bulbs in fall and enjoy months of colorful spring and summer blooms – this year, and for years to come.
Read moreParents of schoolaged youngsters may wonder how often children between the ages of six and 11 need to bathe. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, children between the ages of six and 11 may not require a daily bath. Though it's worth noting that such children can take daily baths, the AAD notes that children in this age group need a bath at least once or twice per week, but beyond that bathing schedules may be contingent on a host of variables specific to each child. For example, children will need a bath after swimming in a pool, lake or ocean regardless of how long it's been since their most recent bath. In addition, children who get dirty playing or those who are sweaty or develop body odor during the day should take a bath at night. It's also noteworthy that showers can enter kids' hygiene routine around age six or seven. The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that six- or sevenyear-old children are typically capable of cleaning their bodies and washing their hair by themselves in the shower.
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