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Today in History

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August 2 is the 214th day of the year (215th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 151 days remain until the end of the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 2, 1776, members of Congress affix their signatures to an enlarged copy of the Declaration of Independence.

OERB Donates to Schools

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The people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas provided $185,000 in classroom supplies to 374 teachers across the state this summer. Oklahoma City, Okla.– The people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas continued their commitment to supporting education this summer by providing 374 teachers from school districts across the state with more than $185,000 worth of classroom supplies, equipment, and hands-on activities.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

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Hi, everyone! Here it is August already. Have you got your turkey for Thanksgiving yet? It will be here before we know it.

Ferguson Features

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As governor, TB Ferguson did much to protect and promote farmers and ranchers in Oklahoma. As governor of the territory of Oklahoma November 1901-Jan.

SWOSU Music Academy Fall Enrollment Open

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The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Department of Music is excited to announce that the SWOSU Music Academy is now open for enrollment, offering a unique opportunity for individuals of all ages and skill levels to explore, develop, and grow their passion for music. The enrollment deadline is on Friday, September 1, with classes beginning the week of September 11 and concluding with a final concert on Sunday, November 19.

Thanks, Volunteers

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A few of the attendees at Friday night’s Retied Senior Volunteer Program awards banquet. The community banded together to present these volunteers with wonderful gift baskets and other goodies such as Amazon or gas station gift cards in return for their gifts of time and experience to those around them.

Devon Donates Trailer to Blaine County Emergency Management

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Devon Energy presents a communications trailer with a generator, satellite dish, radio rack, mast and infrared camera to Blaine County Emergency Management. This donation will allow emergency responders to increase communication and connectivity across the region.

Get Help Paying for Medicare Prescription Drug Costs with Extra Help

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OKLAHOMA CITY – With rising inflation and interest rates, the federal Extra Help Program may be helpful if you are a Medicare beneficiary with limited income and resources. The Extra Help program assists qualified Medicare beneficiaries with out-of-pocket expenses associated with Medicare Part D prescription drug expenses. You also won't have to pay a Part D late enrollment penalty while you get Extra Help.

Bordelon’s Impact on Area Youth Cannot Be Overstated

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To say Chris Bordelon was an amazing teacher and band director would be a huge understatement, but it could be a good place to begin. He was born and lived his early years in Alexandria, Louisiana but moved to Oklahoma in middle school.