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Many local Fourth of July Celebrations will have a firework display.

Many local Fourth of July Celebrations will have a firework display.

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Fourth of July event planner

News Staff
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
LibertyFest’s Concert at the Park-June 24 The UCO Summer Band, conducted by Dr. Brian Lamb will be performing on UCO’s campus adjacent to Old North. This marks the 70th year for the UCO tradition, and 48th year it has been a part of LibertyFest. The event starts at 7:30 p.m.
There are plans to renovate Highland Hall in Guthrie’s Highland Park

There are plans to renovate Highland Hall in Guthrie’s Highland Park

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Improvements planned for Highland Hall

Ben Hutchens
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Highland Hall is due for some improvements. President Theodore Roosevelt created the National Youth Administration, the organization that completed Highland Hall in 1940.
Impact Fireworks store in Guthrie

Impact Fireworks store in Guthrie

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Impact Fireworks Demonstration Set for June 26

Jacob Sturm
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Impact Fireworks owner Robert Overhulser has meticulously prepared his business for Oklahomans’ July 4 festivities the best way possible: stocking and showing off the best fireworks.
There are changes coming on how animals can be restrained

There are changes coming on how animals can be restrained

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Guthrie City Council Adds to Animal Tethering Ordinance

Ben Hutchens
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
There are changes coming on how animals can be restrained in Guthrie. At the Guthrie City Council meeting June 15, the council unanimously approved two additions to ordinance number 3357.
Airplane sitting at Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport

Airplane sitting at Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport

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Edmond City Council approves budget for Guthrie/Edmond Regional Airport

Jacob Sturm
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The Edmond City Council approved the budgeted funds for the operating expenses at the Guthrie/Edmond Regional Airport on Monday evening. The council, led by Edmond mayor Darrell Davis, swiftly passed the motion that included the funds for the airport, along with 10 other items listed on the agenda.
The local blood supply is currently at a 1-2 day supply, well below the usual 4-5 day threshold Oklahoma Blood Institute feels secure having on hand. 

The local blood supply is currently at a 1-2 day supply, well below the usual 4-5 day threshold Oklahoma Blood Institute feels secure having on hand. 

Blood Supply Hits Emergency Low Levels

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY, June 22, 2021 ─ A nationwide blood shortage has reached Oklahoma, as blood donations have reached emergency low levels.
Skunks and bats are the two biggest carriers of rabies in Oklahoma. A trip to a local veterinarian for the vaccine will help protect household pets.

Skunks and bats are the two biggest carriers of rabies in Oklahoma. A trip to a local veterinarian for the vaccine will help protect household pets.

Skunks can cause more than smelly problems for pet owners

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – The nose knows. Even the slightest hint of a skunk’s presence can send pet owners scrambling to find a way to get rid of the scent. But it isn’t just the odor that is cause for concern.
Oklahoma spent $19.2 million on overtime pay for corrections employees in 2020, up 46% from 2017. Advocates worry the correctional officer shortage will lead to violence in state prisons.

Oklahoma spent $19.2 million on overtime pay for corrections employees in 2020, up 46% from 2017. Advocates worry the correctional officer shortage will lead to violence in state prisons.

As State Prison Staffing Shortage Persists, Advocates Fear Violence

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
By Keaton Ross | Oklahoma Watch Persuaded by his two uncles, both veteran state corrections officers, Tommy Thompson applied to work at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in the spring of 2018. He breezed through a six-week training period and was promoted from cadet to officer by late summer.
Gas prices in Oklahoma are starting to drop after a ferocious rise.

Gas prices in Oklahoma are starting to drop after a ferocious rise.

Oklahoma Weekly Gas Price Update

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Monday, June 21, 2021
(June 21, 2021) - Oklahoma gas prices have fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.73/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,294 stations in Oklahoma. Gas prices in Oklahoma are 1.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 90.
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