RAMS will be ‘tough’ this year!

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Rattan Rams 14 Crowder 6 The Rattan Rams dispatched Crowder on their home field March 1, 14-6. The game was close in the first two innings with Crowder taking a 6-3 lead in the top of the second.

Aden Parish fans 13 in no-hitter against Heavener

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Hugo hurler, Aiden Parish, continued his dominance on the mound for the Buffaloes against Heavener Monday, throwing his second no-hitter of the young 2021 baseball season. The Buffaloes scattered eight hits in the first, fourth, fifth and sixth innings to shut-out the Bulldogs 4-0.

Putting COVID-19 on ice?

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From frozen pipes to power outages, the winter storms that swept the U.S. in February continue to cause problems for millions of Americans. But the frigid temperatures and historic snowfall might have a silver lining when it comes to the pandemic, say experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

Nursing home quality of life

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The law requires that residents of a nursing home receive the necessary care and services that will enable them to reach and maintain their highest practicable level of physical, mental and social well-being.

Managing a difficult pest on houseplants

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A sticky substance on plant leaves, plant stands, and the floor are often the first clue alerting gardeners to a problem. If a closer look reveals bumps on the upper and lower surface of leaves and stems, it means scale insects have moved in to dine on your houseplants. Severe infestations can cause leaf yellowing, stunting and dieback of the plant.

‘Faceplant in the snow’

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Andy stepped outside after the recent, huge snow storm in our city to meet our postman halfway. Our street was too clogged with snow and ice for him to navigate safely, so our mailman had wisely parked his van at the end of the street. Then this valiant servant of our U.S. Postal System gathered everyone’s mail in his arms and began the tedious job of handdelivering to each front door. He was working for the company known for its old slogan, “Neither rain nor snow, nor heat or gloom of night stays these couriers from their appointed rounds.”
‘Faceplant in the snow’

State opens COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 3

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced that starting March 9, the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to Oklahomans registered in Phase 3 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan: Staff and students in educational settings outside of PreK-12 and critical infrastructure personnel.