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In September of 2019, the Osteen family was struck with tragedy from a home explosion in Maud. Don Osteen lost his life saving his 3 year old granddaughter from the blast.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY (April 7, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) has granted preliminary approval of Oklahoma waivers allow-ing public school districts greater flexibility in the spending of existing federal funds. Less than 24 hours after State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister made the request, the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) received notification by USDE that it had been approved.
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Even though COVID-19 has done its best to slow the entire world, one East Central University student is determined to offer her services to those in need.
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COVID-19 is a virus identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in 2019 and has since spread globally into a pandemic.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY (April 6, 2020)— Following a request from Commissioner of Health Gary Cox, Governor Kevin Stitt approved an emergency rule that provides approval of temporary emergency waivers for the employment of nurse aide trainees in employer based nurse aide training programs. The emergency rule is effective immediately and valid for the duration of the emergency declaration.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY (April 6, 2020) – The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) will begin issuing emergency relief payments to foster parents in early April. These payments, which will be paid monthly, per child, are meant to support foster families as they navigate the impact of unexpected expenses of caring for children full-time due to school closures.
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Entrées might be the focal point of a meal, but dessert provides the final impression people will have after sitting down to break bread together. Home cooks who want their guests to leave the dinner table patting their bellies in appreciation of a fine dessert can try the following recipe for “Espresso-Chocolate Chip Angel Food Cake” from Emily Luchetti’s “Classic Stars Desserts” (Chronicle Books).
Read moreGardening is beneficial in various ways. The AARP states that some of the health perks associated with gardening include improved mood, increased vitamin D levels (which benefits bones and immune system) and reduced risk of dementia. In addition, if gardening efforts include growing herbs, fruits and vegetables, it can be a cost-effective way to eat healthy.
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