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The time has come for you to return to work. You’ve narrowed down the options and are now faced with the dilemma of deciding between sending your child(ren) to a nursery or hiring a private nanny.
Read moreNORMAN, OKLA. – More than 4,400 incoming freshman students were officially welcomed to the University of Oklahoma during a Class Kickoff event held Tuesday evening at the Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. This year’s freshman class will be one of OU’s most diverse classes ever, with over onethird of students identifying as minorities.
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Devin Hammond and Cooper Whitlock both 2020 graduates of Wewoka High School have each been recognized and awarded the State Degree in FFA. This degree is the highest earned in each state and demonstrates that the students have completed a multitude of prerequisites and countless hours of time and commitment to the organization of Future Farmers of America and their local Wewoka FFA Chapter.
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The Seminole County Fair will be a livestock show this year. The show will be only on September 11 & 12 . It will be held at the new arena located behind the OSU Extension office in Wewoka.
Read moreCensus Takers to Follow Up With About 56 Million Households.
Read moreVoters will go to the polls Tuesday for the August 25th, 2020 Republican Primary Runoff for United States Representative District (05), Seminole County Election Board Secretary Amy Baker said today.
Read moreYoung adulthood is a period of incredible transition marked by personal growth and a newfound sense of independence. Many young adults confront that transition while simultaneously dealing with a mental health issue or substance abuse disorder. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 had a higher prevalence of serious mental illness when compared to adults between the ages of 26 and 49 and adults age 50 and older. In addition, SAMHSA notes that more than five million young adults report having a substance use disorder. Such issues can make the transition from teenager to young adult more challenging, potentially compromising young people’s ability to live full and independent lives. Treatment is vital when confronted by mental health or substance use disorders, and far too many young adults report receiving no treatment at all. For example, SAMHSA notes that 87 percent of young adults with substance use disorders report receiving no treatment for their conditions. Learning to recognize these common signs may compel young adults to seek treatment, while loved ones of young adults who notice any of the following signs can encourage men and women to seek treatment.
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