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Sister Cities: Visitors from Japan to arrive Wednesday
From Shawnee Sister Cities CouncilTen junior high school students and three adults from Shawnee’s sister city, Nikaho, Japan, will arrive Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City for a visit concluding with their departure on Monday, Oct. 26. The delegation, led by Hisato Tomoe, son of the late Nikaho Mayor Norio…
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Everyday Home: Curb the candy craze
By Sonya McDanielExtension Educator, FCS/CED The kids look adorable in their costumes and are counting down the days until Oct. 31! Are you ready for the sugar rush. From Halloween till Valentine’s Day we are in the season of sweet treats. The issue is – these days – treats aren’t treats! Most youth have access…
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Suicide often linked to domestic violence
By Kayla WoodyCPN House of Hope DVPI Prevention SpecialistEvery year, thousands of lives are lost to suicide, and behind many of these tragedies lies an untold story of abuse and violence. Despite this, the critical link between abuse and suicide is often overlooked.The most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control indicate that suicide…
