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Ukraine: Explosions rock Kyiv, struck by waves of drones KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Waves of explosive- laden suicide drones struck Ukraine’s capital as families were preparing to start their week early Monday, the blasts echoing across Kyiv, setting buildings ablaze and sending people scurrying to shelters. Even in a city that has become grimly accustomed to air strikes since Russia launched its invasion in February, such a concentrated use of drones sowed terror and frayed nerves, with people nervously scanning the skies as they sought shelter.
Resrictions li_ed for many who spent time in certain European countries The American Red Cross now invites those who spent time in the U.K., Ireland or France and have never tried to give blood due to concerns over variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) – related to mad cow disease – to give blood and help save lives. Recently, the U.S.
4 bodies found in Oklahoma river a_er 4 men go missing OKMULGEE, Okla. (AP) — Authorities are trying to determine if four bodies found in an Oklahoma river are those of four men who were reported missing several days ago after leaving a home together.
Miss Lincoln County Organization officials announced that the 2nd annual Miss Lincoln County and Miss Lincoln County’s Outstanding Teen Competitions will be held on January 7, 2023 at the Prague High School Auditorium at 6:00 pm.
ADA – East Central University will celebrate homecoming with many activities scheduled throughout the week, culminating with an exciting Saturday. The ECU Homecoming 2022 them is “Roary’s Game Night.”
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Awards set Oct. 28 The Pottawatomie and Lincoln County Coordinated Community Response Team will hold the 2022 Domestic Violence Awareness and Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 10 a.m.
COEDD Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in Shawnee, in partnership with the Oklahoma Insurance Department Medicare Assistance Program, is again offering free Medicare Part D Plan Comparison and Enrollment assistance throughout the Fall Open Enrollment Period— October 15 through December 7. We’re here to help you take the guesswork out of your prescription drug coverage for 2023.
Residents encouraged to practice an escape plan and test alarms; residents in need can contact Red Cross to request a free smoke alarm installation This Fire Prevention season, the American Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma urges everyone to practice their two-minute home fire escape plan and test their smoke alarms to stay safe from the nation’s most frequent disaster. Two minutes is the amount of time that fire experts say you may have to safely escape a home fire before it’s too late.
After a long summer of fun in the sun, the fall season has finally arrived in Oklahoma. Fall brings cool, crisp weather and beautiful colors. It also brings new hazards and risks along with falling leaves and cooler temperatures. While it’s nice to warm up next to a fire or with a heated blanket, it’s important to understand the risks involved. Home fires and related injuries increase in the fall with the use of candles, space heaters, stoves for cooking and fireplaces to keep warm.