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Gracey Rich, Strother, placed first in her respective category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest held in Stillwater, Dec. 7. She competed in the Intermediate AFR/OFU category.
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Dear Dave, A friend told me about your Baby Steps plan, and after years of living paycheck- to-paycheck and running up credit card bills, I’m ready to get control of my finances. I just have one question. Baby Step 1 is saving $1,000 for a beginner emergency fund. Do you recommend getting current on past due bills before starting Baby Step 1?
Read moreAn assessment district for a $100,000, 130-space downtown parking lot was created Tuesday night by the city council, acting on a Chamber of Commerce committee’s proposal.
Read moreBrides-to-be make many important decisions when planning their weddings, and one of the more notable ones is the choice of wedding gown. According to The Knot Real Weddings Study, the average wedding dress cost $2,000 in 2023. Despite that hefty price tag, gowns remain a pivotal component of a wedding, as 98 percent of women who responded to The Knot survey indicated they wore a dress for their nuptials. If the sizable price tag is a cause for concern to some aspiring brides, The Knot notes that customization can drive up the final price tag by a significant amount, which undoubtedly affects the median price of gowns. Brides who opt for no or minimal customization can likely find a dress that costs significantly less than the $2,000 average price.
Read moreCommissioner Glen Mulready announced yesterday that the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has approved a 9.2 percent decrease in workers’ compensation insurance loss costs for 2025. This reduction means lower premiums for many Oklahoma businesses.
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Animal health specialists with Oklahoma State University Extension caution poultry producers to protect their flocks after Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed in a commercial operation earlier this month in Adair County.
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