Gardens of the Cross Timbers: The bounty of September
Walking up the driveway is usually uneventful, but this time the buzzing was super loud and intense. Sounded like hundreds of bees were working hard within the trees.
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OSU Extension empowers Oklahoma communities with hands-on learning and youth leadership
STILLWATER, Okla. – During the first quarter of 2025, Oklahoma State University Extension provided hands-on learning, fostered new partnerships and helped Oklahomans of all ages build practical skills for everyday life.
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.
Health: Things to consider when choosing a nursing home
As we age, one thing we should consider planning for is, if you or your loved-one needs the care a nursing home provides.
Danielle Manship, DO, joins SSM Health Medical Group in Shawnee
SHAWNEE, Okla. – SSM Health Medical Group is pleased to welcome Danielle Manship, DO, to its obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Shawnee.
Josh Grundmann honored for a lifetime of service to Oklahoma 4-H
STILLWATER, Okla. – From mentoring youth leaders to sharing the stars through a telescope at camp, Josh Grundmann’s dedication to Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development has left a lasting legacy.
Gardens of the Cross Timbers: Blue Caterpillar invasion
My 12-foot sunflower to the north has some growing to do to catch up with Clover the sunflower in Ft. Wayne Indiana. Master Gardener Linda Smith sent pictures and a short Facebook article about this giant plant. I had to do the sunflower dive.
Pioneer Library System to host Touch a Truck event Sept. 27 in Norman
Cleveland County, OK -- Pioneer Library System’s annual Touch A Truck event celebrates its 20th year this fall. This well-attended event will return September 27, from 9 am to 12 pm, to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, located at 615 E Robinson Street in Norman.
Shawnee Parks and Recreation
Hello, Shawnee! We hope the weather is nice this weekend, as Saturday, September 6 at 6 p.m. the Shawnee Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Concert in the Park! The Grey Wolves Jazz Band will be performing at Woodland Park Amphitheater at 101 E.
Everyday Home: Lunch pail essentials
It's officially back-to-school time! A new school year means new teachers, reuniting with old classroom friends, and getting back into daily routines, like packing lunches and snacks before sending your little ones off to school. The National School Lunch Program provides nutritionally balanced lunches to children each school day.