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This day in History: “Midtown Stabber” claims first victim
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On Sept. 22, 1980, a man carrying a gun concealed in a paper bag killed Glenn Dunn outside a Buffalo supermarket.
Tipton student chosen for Oklahoma Hall of Fame 2023 Teen Board
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The Oklahoma Hall of Fame has selected 45 high school students from 23 high schools statewide to serve on the 2023 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board. The Teen Board is a group of high school students from across the state dedicated to learning about Oklahoma’s history and heritage while supporting the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s education programs.
Eagle Scout camp scheduled
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Are you an Eagle Scout? Do you currently reside in Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman, Harmon or Greer County? The Kickingbird District, Last Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America values our Eagle Scouts (rank earned locally or afar) and will be hosting an Eagle Scout Alumni exclusive Day at Camp Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
WWII Airborne Demonstration Team Jump School scheduled Oct. 6-14
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The WWII Airborne Demonstration Team Fall Jump School is scheduled for Oct. 6-14, 2023 at Frederick Army Air Field.
Frederick in the fall is the place to be
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Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are great, but fall – or autumn if you prefer – is one of the best times of year to be in Frederick. The Tillman County Historical Society and the Frederick Chamber of Commerce are always thinking of new ideas for events which usually happen in the fall.
Our Blood Institute offers new fall-friendly incentive
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Our Blood Institute is teaming up with a beloved Oklahoma attraction to help boost the blood supply this fall. While the leaves may turn, the need for blood never changes, so OBI is asking the public to start the fall season off with a lifesaving blood donation.
Consider financial gifts for grandchildren
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If you have grandchildren, you probably enjoy spending time with them and watching them grow. And to help them achieve a bright future, you might like to make some financial gifts — but which ones? You have several options.
September is Suicide Prevention Month
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In light of Suicide Prevention Month, The Oklahoma Poison Center warns of increasing incidence of self-harm attempts in recent years in the state of Oklahoma. There has been a growing trend of self-harm ingestions in the adolescent population, which is particularly concerning. Over the course of 28 months (May 2021 through August 2023), there have been a total of 2,833 intentional self-harm ingestions reported to the Oklahoma Poison Center in adolescents aged 12-18 years, 80% of the self-harm ingestions reported were among females. (See data below) While the types of medication taken varied, many included over the counter (OTC) pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen, which are available without a prescription. These medicines are common in most households, and the accessibility can make them easy to take in large amounts. Kristie Edelen, Managing Director of the Oklahoma Poison Center, says “Seeing an increase in the number of cases and the severity of exposures is concerning. Many people don’t know that taking too much of an OTC pain reliever can have life-threatening consequences.”
Hangar 183 joins Chamber
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The Friends of WOSC Performing Arts is pleased to sponsor the popular women’s community vocal music ensemble for a Fall Concert scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at 7 p.m.