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TSET Healthy Incentive grants are awarded to communities and schools that have implemented key strategies aimed at creating an environment that encourages Oklahomans to eat better, move more and be tobacco free.

TSET Healthy Incentive grants are awarded to communities and schools that have implemented key strategies aimed at creating an environment that encourages Oklahomans to eat better, move more and be tobacco free.

TSET grants awarded to 2 southwest Oklahoma schools

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 19, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) board of directors recently approved 13 incentive grants for communities and schools – including two in southwest Oklahoma – through the TSET Healthy Incentive Program.
People may order the kits at www.wheeler-labs.com. When customers check out, they choose two-day or overnight shipping. The kits cost $125 apiece, which covers lab fees, telehealth provider authorization and shipping.

People may order the kits at www.wheeler-labs.com. When customers check out, they choose two-day or overnight shipping. The kits cost $125 apiece, which covers lab fees, telehealth provider authorization and shipping.

OKC lab develops at-home COVID-19 test kit

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 19, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma City-based lab has developed a COVID-19 test for people who want to check their status at home.
Commercial building permits

Commercial building permits

Lawton commercial building permits

KaraLee Langford
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Projects below are commercial building permits currently under review since November 9. 603 SE F Ave. On November 9, Lawton Meat Processing filed for a building permit for the new addition of a vestibule, costing $10,000. 5502 W Gore Blvd.
Governor Kevin Stitt

Governor Kevin Stitt

Stitt sets new rules to fight COVID

Michael Kinney
Thursday, November 19, 2020
After a second consecutive weekend of record-breaking COVID-19 cases, Gov. Kevin Stitt decided to implement new measures to contend with the outbreaks across the Sooner State. Executive orders issued Monday called for all bars and restaurants to close at 11 p.m.
Halliburton in Duncan, Oklahoma

Halliburton in Duncan, Oklahoma

Halliburton seeking workers for its Duncan plant

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 19, 2020
DUNCAN – Halliburton Energy Services is seeking employees for its manufacturing plant in Duncan, the company announced Monday. Applications will be accepted immediately, with interviews starting as early as Nov. 20.
Mountain Park City Council recently set rules for renting the city park.

Mountain Park City Council recently set rules for renting the city park.

Mountain Park OKs park rental rules

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The Mountain Park City Council recently set rules for renting the city park. The council voted 3-0 on Oct. 13 to approve the rules, which require people holding events at the park to finish by 10 p.m. weekdays and midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
Photo by Pauletta Haworth/Hobart Democrat-Chief A groundbreaking was held Nov. 6 near the site of a new Red Lion Hotels Corp. hotel named GuestHouse. The hotel will be built on Highway 183 inside the Hobart city limits.

Photo by Pauletta Haworth/Hobart Democrat-Chief A groundbreaking was held Nov. 6 near the site of a new Red Lion Hotels Corp. hotel named GuestHouse. The hotel will be built on Highway 183 inside the Hobart city limits.

Groundbreaking held for new Hobart hotel

Tim Farley
Thursday, November 19, 2020
HOBART – A new 60-room Hobart hotel is scheduled to open in early September 2021, which will give the city more hospitality space for large-scale sports and community events.
The exhibit “Task Force Dagger” is on display through Nov. 30 at the Gen. Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum in Hobart.

The exhibit “Task Force Dagger” is on display through Nov. 30 at the Gen. Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum in Hobart.

Museums in region offer history, entertainment during holiday season

Andrew W. Griffin
Thursday, November 19, 2020
HOBART – As the holiday season approaches, it’s good to know there are options around western and southwestern Oklahoma for individuals and families to get out of the house and learn more about this great state as it celebrates its 113th birthday as the 46th state in the Union.
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