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I’ve been having some feelings about the future’s unknown, causing me to not even feel like writing my column anymore. Sharing this, some encouraged me to continue, especially now. I am not a preacher, counselor, or psychologist.

Many people rely on the agriculture industry for their foods, but think little of the impact that agriculture has on the larger economy. However, data indicates that agriculture can serve a significant role in the process of solidifying the economy of a country, particularly developing nations.

Dual-income households have become the norm, replacing households in which only one parent works.

Close-knit families share many things together, including meals, vacations and sometimes illnesses. When living in close quarters with others, it’s not surprising that stomach bugs or colds get passed around among members of the household.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) and MyCare to offer services to clients who may find themselves in crisis.

April 9, 2020 (OKLAHOMA CITY) – Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) has collected its first units of convalescent plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients, part of an experimental initiative to treat seriously ill patients.

Local and national law enforcement officers across various disciplines put their lives on the line to keep others safe. Police make many sacrifices, often putting their physical and mental well-being on the line to protect and serve.

The efforts of volunteers often go unnoticed, but the thoughtful men, women and children who give up their free time to support worthy causes do a lot to bolster their communities.

At their meeting on April 9, the Seminole State College Board of Regents revised a policy regarding administrative leave and approved emeritus status for four former employees. The meeting was conducted using the Go To Meeting video conferencing application.

Parents can employ various strategies, including assigning chores, to instill a sense of responsibility in their children. The natural segue from chores is to offer compensation for the jobs that children are doing.