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. The Teal Pumpkin project is an initiative created by the Food Allergy Research and Education ( FARE) network to promote a safe Halloween for all including those with a food allergy. It encourages families to place a teal pumpkin on their doorstep to let families know they have non- food treats available for kids with food allergies. Those who wish to participate can register their home address on the FARE website so families can pre- plan their trick or treating. Any food allergy is potentially life threatening. An accidental exposure through ingestion of a food allergen may quickly lead to a life-threatening situation where a child would need emergency medication – like epinephrine – for survival.

The large vacant building formerly known as Lane Frost Health & Rehabilitation Center will soon be opened as the Magnified Business Complex. Rattan-resident and local business owner Lena Kopp (pictured) recently signed a contract to purchase the building and has already started working on cleaning and repairing various aspects of the space.

CHOCTAW COUNTY –– Two women were injured Monday in a head-on collision that occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m., one-and-a-half miles east of Soper. According to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Brittany Record, 29 of Boswell, Okla., was traveling westbound on US Hwy.

HUGO –– A Hugo woman lost her life last Wednesday in a two-vehicle collision at approximately 9:27 a.m. on US Hwy.

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Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is underway in wild birds across the nation, including Oklahoma, which could pose a serious threat to domestic poultry production. HPAI has been confirmed in hunter-harvested birds this fall in Oklahoma.

Each year, the American Bankers Association (ABA) recognizes the nation’s best bank marketing initiatives at the ABA Bank Marketing Conference. The 2022 Brand Slam awards honored elite bank marketing strategies that stood out among hundreds of nationwide entries from banks of all sizes.

Happy Anniversary to Edward and Vickie Roberts (Oct. 24)! The Raymond Gary Lake Association (RGLA) will be holding a meeting about the upcoming boat parade and Photos with Santa in the park at 9 a.m.

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