"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"

"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"

Step Up 4 Hope during Suicide Prevention Month

With one person dying by suicide every 9.9 hours in Oklahoma, the need for community action has never been greater. The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is calling on Oklahomans to Step Up 4 Hope this September during Suicide Prevention Month, a campaign designed to raise awareness, provide lifesaving tools and foster hope across the state.

Voters encouraged to update registration

With the October 14 City of Oklahoma City and Little Axe Special Election right around the corner, Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal. “If it’s been a while since you voted or you’ve recently moved or changed your name, now is the time to make sure your registration information is up-to-date.