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Choctaw Nation invites community to celebrate Native American Heritage Month

2 years ago By News Staff

Join the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month with traditional demonstrations and events. Native American Heritage Month, also known as Native November, is a time to celebrate cultural heritage and learn the history of indigenous people.

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Making halloween fun for everyone

2 years ago By News Staff

When a child has a food allergy, holidays can be especially tough for both the child and the child’s family, says Oklahoma Asthma & Allergy Clinic’s Board-Certified Allergist Dr. Maya Gharfeh.

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Don’t let kids be tricked by tobacco

2 years ago By News Staff

• Candy-flavored products introduce hundreds of Oklahoma children to tobacco and vape each year This Halloween, the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is reminding parents, teachers, health care providers and community leaders about the dangers of flavored tobacco and vaping products disguised to mimic candy and other treats. Research shows that flavored tobacco products have played a major role in the increase of tobacco use among youth, particularly e-cigarettes.

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Five tips to safely celebrate halloween with your pet

2 years ago By News Staff

Family Features –– Whether heading to a party, celebrating on social media or greeting little ghouls and goblins at home, getting the entire family - including the four-legged family members - involved in the Halloween festivities can be the biggest treat of all. However, it’s important to take some precautions to avoid spooking your pets, particularly if you’ll be dressing them for the occasion.

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Decorate your way to a howling good halloween

2 years ago By News Staff

Family Features –– Costumes and candy may be mainstays of Halloween, but decorating is a fun way to set the mood and add a little extra excitement in the weeks leading up to the holiday. These spooktacular ideas can help dial up the drama and delight for all ages.

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Trick-or-treat food safety tips for halloween

2 years ago By Tori Lock

Halloween celebrations can be a trick or a treat when it comes to food safety. While Halloween offers plenty of make-believe fun, it also brings real food safety risks.

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Be a hero this Halloween

2 years ago By News Staff

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.

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With Halloween on the horizon, halt hazards with these tips

2 years ago By News Staff

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.

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Calendar of Events...

2 years ago By News Staff

4th and Jackson Church of Christ is hosting Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Ribbon cuttings in Hugo...

2 years ago By News Staff

The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce held a joint ribbon cutting ceremony for sisters Shaniquia and Lacey Freeman Friday afternoon to celebrate the opening of their businesses. Shaniquia opened Lovely Lashes Beauty Bar at 106 N. Broadway, and Lacey opened Fiya Eatz food trailer, which parks in different locations on the days it’s open. The sisters had a large turnout of family and friends for their ceremony, and both said they’re excited to start serving the community.