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The area around Earlsboro was damaged by storms Wednesday night. .

As we begin the height of spring storm season, now is the time to get ready and learn about some great resources at your fingertips. Preparing ahead of a potential emergency or disaster reduces the risk of harm to you and your family, said Barbara Brown, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension food specialist.

Scenes around downtown Seminole after a tornado moved through the area Wednesday evening. .

For more than a century, Oklahoma State University Extension has provided research-based information on a wide variety of topics to Oklahoma residents and beyond. Today’s technology allows quick access to this valuable information in a digital format.

The ‘Great American Road Trip’ returns in full force, according to AAA, as more Oklahomans are gearing up with travel guidance and vehicle maintenance than in the two previous years when COVID-19 precautions were widespread.

With the recent issuance of a statement from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife (ODWC) that invasive zebra mussels have been confirmed at Shawnee Twin Lakes, City of Shawnee Utilities Director Brad Schmidt addressed the commission and residents Monday, offering some guidance on how to better protect themselves and their possessions from potential damage, as well as slow the spread. The zebra mussel is a small mussel named for the striped pattern of its shell.

Then and Now: Though many things come and go, much of what remains in Shawnee displays hints of days gone by. These photos show longtime business, Wirfs Paint and Wallpaper, which operated in the community for decades.

The Prague Kolache Festival is back after a two-year cancellation due to the pandemic. Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate the Czech heritage of the community with many activities. Main Street from the stoplight to the Prague Park will be blocked off for the festival featuring numerous food booths and a grandstand where entertainment will be going on all day.

WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve surged 6.6% in March compared with a year ago, the highest 12-month jump in four decades and further evidence that spiking prices are pressuring household budgets and the health of the economy.