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First Americans Museum grand opening

First Americans Museum grand opening

First Americans Museum grand opening

Tim Farley
Thursday, July 22, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Fort Sill Apache Fire Dancers are among numerous groups scheduled at the grand opening of the First Americans Museum (FAM) Sept. 18-19 in Oklahoma City.
Small grain harvest below normal

Small grain harvest below normal

Crop report: Small grain harvest below normal

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.75 of an inch for the week of July 5 through 11, with the northeast district recording the highest total at 1.33 inches. Drought conditions were rated 7% abnormally dry to exceptional drought, down nine points from the previous week, according to the July 6 U.
Secretary of Education Ryan Walters

Secretary of Education Ryan Walters

Stitt’s ed secretary latest to run for superintendent

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s Secretary of Education Ryan Walters announced Monday that he would run for next year’s Republican nomination for state Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Legislators to study youth suicide

Legislators to study youth suicide

Legislators to study youth suicide

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd plans to study youth suicide during the legislative interim, because suicide rates across the state continue to skyrocket.
BEN FELDER, THE FRONTIER Escalators up to Epic charter school’s offices in the 50 Penn tower in Oklahoma City.

BEN FELDER, THE FRONTIER Escalators up to Epic charter school’s offices in the 50 Penn tower in Oklahoma City.

How Oklahoma’s largest virtual charter school decided to cut ties with its founders

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
When the pandemic began sending thousands of parents in search of virtual learning options last year, the enrollment at Epic Charter Schools, already one of the state’s largest school systems, began to explode. Projections showed the potential to add as many as 25,000 new students.
LEDGER PHOTO BY CURTIS AWBREY Larry and Blanche Massad, siblings and co-owners of Massad’s Gift Shop, 413 C Ave. in Lawton, are celebrating the family business’ 40th anniversary. Before opening the storefront, Massad’s trusted customers would visit the home and shop for unique items, said Blanche Massad.

LEDGER PHOTO BY CURTIS AWBREY Larry and Blanche Massad, siblings and co-owners of Massad’s Gift Shop, 413 C Ave. in Lawton, are celebrating the family business’ 40th anniversary. Before opening the storefront, Massad’s trusted customers would visit the home and shop for unique items, said Blanche Massad.

Blanche Massad: A shopkeeper’s tale

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, July 15, 2021
LAWTON – Peering over her black sequined mask that narrowly hid her genuine smile, Blanche Massad spoke blissfully about her life and being part of Lawton-Fort Sill’s business community. Ms. Massad and her brother Larry own Massad’s Gift Shop, located at 413 C Avenue, in Lawton.
Supporters of then-President Donald Trump hold a “Stop the Steal” rally in Helena, Mont., on Nov. 7, 2020, protesting the election of Joe Biden as president on the grounds of voter fraud and incomplete ballot counts.

Supporters of then-President Donald Trump hold a “Stop the Steal” rally in Helena, Mont., on Nov. 7, 2020, protesting the election of Joe Biden as president on the grounds of voter fraud and incomplete ballot counts.

Election Board chief rejects plea for audit of 2020 general election

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, July 15, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The “time and expense” required to perform an audit of the 2020 general election in Oklahoma as requested by a state legislator are “not justified for an election that was conducted more than eight months ago,” the Secretary of the State Election Board concluded. State Rep.
Direct primary medical care is a membership model that is gaining in popularity across the country.

Direct primary medical care is a membership model that is gaining in popularity across the country.

Direct primary medical care growing in state, nation

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, July 15, 2021
EDMOND – Direct primary medical care is a membership model that is gaining in popularity across the country. “One of the biggest (and most important) differences you’ll find between us and other traditional family practices is the number of patients we see,” said Dr.
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