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Oklahoma State University STILLWATER – With spring and warm weather knocking on the door, some Oklahomans may feel a renewed energy to better manage their weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. Despite ads on television and online promising fast weight loss, a healthy diet combined with physical activity is still the foundation for long-term weight loss success, said Janice Hermann, Oklahoma State University Extension nutrition specialist.

Hi, everyone! I hope you’ve all had a great week. This week looks a lot better for me, only one doctor’s appointment.

Continuing our theme of Women’s History Month, we focus on the daughter-in-law of T.B. and Elva Ferguson, Lucia Loomis Ferguson, the wife of Walter Ferguson, Ferguson’s eldest son.

STILLWATER – With spring and warm weather knocking on the door, some Oklahomans may feel a renewed energy to better manage their weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. Despite ads on television and online promising fast weight loss, a healthy diet combined with physical activity is still the foundation for long-term weight loss success, said Janice Hermann, Oklahoma State University Extension nutrition specialist.

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics shares the passing of a pioneer in air and space exploration, Lt. General Thomas P. Stafford (USAF, ret.). General Stafford, the esteemed namesake of the Oklahoma Stafford Air & Space Museum, passed away on March 18, 2024, in Indian Harbor, Florida, at the age of 93.

Graduation season is a festive time of year. Each year, graduating students close a notable chapter in their lives. But as one chapter closes, another opens. Many families commemorate graduation with a celebration. Planning a graduation party requires some work, but the efforts can be well worth it in the end. Here are six tips for planning a graduation party.

Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, when the candidate filing period opens, Brenda Rice, Secretary of the Blaine County Election Board said.

Brangus Champion-Karlee Pope, Canton FFA Charolais Champion-Kelsi Scheihing, Watonga FFA Limousin Champion-Blair Dowell, Canton FFA Shorthorn Champion-Marci Kopf, Canton FFA Simmental Champion-Nicky Grubbs, Watonga FFA Showmanship Junior: Sage Scheihing, Watonga 4-H Intermediate: Caleigh Scheihing, Watonga FFA Senior: Kelsi Scheihing, Watonga FFA Cattle Fitting Contest 1st-Kelsi Scheihing, Watonga FFA 1st-Caleigh Scheihing, Watonga FFA 1st-Grady Scheihing, Watonga 4-H 2nd-Jayce Schultz, Okeene 4-H 2nd-Marci Kopf, Canton FFA 2nd-Preston Boeckman, Okeene FFA

Local farmers donated hay to the fire victims in the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles Photo courtesy Tonya Dobrinski In response to recent wildfires in the Oklahoma panhandle and Texas, area producers are joining forces to send donated hay to the affected area so that ranchers in the scorched districts can feed their livestock. In Blaine County, Emergency Management Director Jim Shelton began fielding telephone calls almost before the flames were out.