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AARP Oklahoma is hosting an interactive telephone town hall focused on the new tax credit available for qualifying unpaid family caregivers, the Caring for Caregivers Act, on February 1 at 10 a.m. CST.

STILLWATER. – Students at Oklahoma State University are well-versed in attending classes, taking notes and test preparation. Still, some may need assistance with developing skills in food preparation, healthy cooking techniques, food safety and nutrition.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Western Oklahoma will have their first annual winter event “Boots & Bling Gala” on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 pm. at the Redlands Event Center, 608 Frisco in Clinton.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan announced that an Oklahoma Centennial Farm award has been presented to the owner of a Washita County farm.

Provided by the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Oklahoma State University Wild turkey genetics, nesting success, and brood survival are among the research topics in a 4.5-year, $2 million study launched in 2022 by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and partnering with National Wild Turkey Federation, Turkeys For Tomorrow, and private landowners to address wild turkey population dynamics. Following is a summary of recent study activities.

Dr. Dixie, I had my first sexual encounter with a stepbrother at 13. After that, I figured it just didn’t matter, so anytime I went out with a guy–sometimes just for a Coke–we had sex. I’m 26 now. I don’t have any idea how many guys I’ve had sex with. I don’t think any really nice guy could ever love me. I feel so hopeless– like an old, worn out piece of trash. Is there any hope for me? Damaged by Careless Sex Dear Damaged: Your letter carries the ache of shame I hear in so many voices in our promiscuous culture. Although the emotional damage is great, I am so glad to assure you that there is hope because of God’s good love and tender mercy for you. There is no situation beyond His understanding and power to change.

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, January 29 th.

Due to printing and delivery schedule changes, the Beckham County Record will be changing from a Wednesday publication to a Saturday publication. The first edition on this new schedule will arrive in mailboxes Saturday, February 10, 2024.

An outstanding arrest warrant was issued for a 30-year-old Flintville, Tennessee, man.

Voters in Roger Mills County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the March 5 th Presidential Preferential Primary Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Jana Maddux said today.

The fundraiser is a “Name Square”. Each Square is $10. Which, more than one square may be purchased. Your name will then be placed on a random square by the class sponsors. Once the 10 by 10 Square is full, it will be released. If more than 100 people purchase a square, the sponsors will make a second square. After each quarter of the Super Bowl Game, a winner will be determined from the scores of both teams. So, if the score after the 1st quarter is 14 to 7, the person in the corresponding square of 14 and 7 is the winner.