Julie Ann Oakes

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Funeral services for Julie Ann Oakes, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 2 p.m. Feb.
Julie Ann Oakes

Can local blood donors help save humans?

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Since the start of the year, blood donations are substantially down, and fewer people are stepping up to donate. Now, Our Blood Institute asks the question, “Can our community come back to help us fight and save the humans?”

COVID-19 surge prediction now possible with genomic surveillance

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Using genomic surveillance, Oklahoma State University researchers have developed a new method of predicting infectious disease surges, including COVID- 19. Preparation time is crucial for prevention and something medical professionals lacked at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 surge prediction now possible with genomic surveillance

Coalition forms to STOP recreational marijuana

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Former Governor Frank Keating Chairs Effort to Stop Recreational Marijuana A coalition of community, business, and law enforcement leaders filed papers with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission this week to oppose SQ 820, the effort to legalize recreational marijuana under state law. Official documents list former Governor Frank Keating as the chairman of the organization, Protect Our Kids No 820.

Vote NO on March 7

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the point Publisher In the coming five weeks, Oklahoma citizens and voters are going to be inundated with advertisements and information about one of the most consequential elections in our state’s history — whether or not to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in all 77 counties. The election will be March 7, 2023.
Vote NO on March 7

Public Records

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Felony 007 – Jack Lester Martin: Assault and battery upon a police officer. 008 – Misty Ricks: Larceny of lost property.