Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-03) has signed on as an original cosponsor of the Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 (H.R. 5609). The bipartisan bill would direct the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) to establish a contract library for cattle producers.

• Imported onions identified as a food source of fast-growing outbreak in 37 states OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) last week reported that 98 people in Oklahoma have confirmed Salmonella Oranienburg infections, the second highest number of infections of the 37 states currently impacted by a fastgrowing outbreak. Salmonella infection is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract.

The flu is back. Following record lows of influenza last year thanks to COVID-19 precautions, the flu is again circulating in Oklahoma and the U.S. Only time will tell how severe the season will be. Still, experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation advise starting your defense with a good offense.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages all Oklahomans to get the flu shot as soon as they are able this flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states COVID-19 vaccines may be administered without regard to timing of other vaccines, meaning the flu shot and COVID vaccine can be safely co-administered the same day.

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“Kacyn is very passionate about cheerleading and it showed in her tryout for All Region. We are very proud of her and can’t wait to see her shine at All-State Tryouts next week.” Kacyn is a four-year varsity Cheerleader and will be competing at State Competition on Oct.

Lady Buff Head Coach Benita Gilmore proud of her two All-District Players: “Chandra has been a hard worker and is very coachable. She gives 110% in everything she does...

ANTLERS — The Hugo Buffaloes lost a close game to Antlers Friday night, falling 30-20 to the Bearcats. A win over undefeated Antlers would’ve given Hugo a big boost heading into the playoffs, but the Buffs couldn’t pull it out.

Halloween has become a hugely popular time for fun and festivities, but with it comes the potential for a variety of fire hazards. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages everyone to take these simple precautions to stay safe without sacrificing that fun.

Family Features –– Being a hero goes beyond dressing up in a costume this Halloween season. Children, families and schools across the country can channel their own superpowers to help deliver lifesaving supplies to children in need this October.