On Monday, Congressman Frank Lucas, who represents rural Oklahoma, joined New Mexico Congressman Tom Emmer in sending a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, expressing concern regarding the updated Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements and how it affects rural hospitals.

Kids enjoy dog tricks, stories

Storyteller Denise Gard, from Colorado, presented her story creations with her dogs Joey and Kira inside the Clinton Public Library recently. Pictured are, from left, Mady Bailey petting Joey and Gard waiting as kids pet the fluffy dog.

Kitty E. Koch to Aaron S. Brown, QCD. Lots 1 and 2, Blk. 24, Arapaho Original Townsite.

Water activities

Elliot Burnam enjoys her summer afternoon by going down the slip-n-slide with her siblings.

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.

Seed-to-sale delays sow confusion

Delays in implementing Oklahoma’s “seed-to-sale” tracking system for medical marijuana have sowed confusion for businesses in the fast-growing cannabis industry as law enforcement authorities step up their enforcement efforts for illicit marijuana products.

DEAR HARRIETTE: I hurt myself the other night. I had been drinking rather heavily after having an argument with my husband, and when I stumbled into my room, I fell and hit my shoulder. When I woke up the next morning, I had a good-sized bruise. At first, I didn't even remember why. I know that sounds terrible, but I was fine. The bruise is still healing, but I fear that I may have a problem. Nothing like this has happened before, but I have increased my drinking a lot in the past year during the pandemic. I don't necessarily think I am an alcoholic, but I am finding it hard to stop. Advice? – Put Down the Glass

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