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How to remove a tick from your pet

Sam Mazzotta

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: While checking my little Terrier, “Fritz,” after a walk, I found one small tick just hanging on his fur. I don’t know what I would have done if it had attached itself to his skin. What’s the procedure? Should I rush him to the vet if a tick attaches itself ?

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Recorded in the Bryan County Clerk’s Office Keisha Starlene Wickersham and Garry David Reese to Teresa Reese, quit claim deed Joseph Al-Khateib to Joshua Adams and Jessica Adams, warranty deed Joseph Al-Khateib to Record Owners, quit claim deed SLP LLC to Hunter Lovejoy and Blanca Smee, warranty...

SOS grant provides preventative education on substance abuse

Hannah Hudson

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SE) is committed to fostering a supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff, and has taken a proactive approach to addressing substance use and mental health concerns within its community.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

June 29 The Mission’s second-annual Summer Bash fundraiser will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at Carl Albert Park.

Photo provided Shown during the Gardner family reunion are, Harold Gardner, Jimmy Lloyd and Kenneth Gardner.

Gardner family has reunion

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Descendants of Jeremiah and Clarissa (LeFlore) Gardner all gathered June 16at Old Church in Bennington, Oklahoma, where it’s been held for 71 years. Clarissa (LeFlore) Gardner was the daughter of Rebecca (Cravat) LeFleur. She was also the sister of Greenwood LeFlore.

Chaplains in public schools? What could possibly go wrong?

Phyllis Rustin

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Oklahoma State Legislature discussed and passed SB36, affecting education by allowing “school districts to employ or accept volunteer chaplains” (http:// www.oklegislature.gov ). This proposal, authored by Sen. Nathan Dahm (R) and Rep.

Bill Thompson is shown at age 5, two years before he became a child evacuee.

Child evacuees during World War II

Ann Mcdonough-thompson

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

War with Germany was near. Orders were given to evacuate all school children in densely populated cities like London.

Why swimming is so good for your body

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Engaging in fitness activities that are enjoyable can increase the liklihood that a person will remain committed to routine exercise. In addition to being fun, swimming is an exercise that benefits the entire body.

6 tips for staying hydrated this summer

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Summer is marked by hot and humid conditions. After all, the band The Lovin’ Spoonful didn’t sing, “Hot town, summer in the city. Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty” because the summer weather is crisp and cool.

Bryan County United Way has box fans available. From left, Brandon Martin, United Way; Mike Ridgway, Durant Lumber; Robert Holliday, OG&E; Laura Voorhies, CMC; Jay Hess, donor, and Pam Robinson, United Way director. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

United Way to give away fans

Matt Swearengin

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Bryan County United Way has received a supply of fans they will be giving away to help residents blow out the rising temperatures. Pam Robinson, UW director, said supplying box fans to the needy is a program the agency has had for about eight years.

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