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“It's to everybody's benefit that does not happen, especially to the people in the manholes in the yard”

Fats, oils and grease consumption is a major health risk for the human body. Likewise, these culprits can block residential sewage lines by solidifying with other materials when cooled by water. via WaterWorld

“And I am pleased to be elected to serve another term.”

Woodward's Dr. Deena Fisher, dean of Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Woodward campus, has been elected to serve a second term on the Oklahoma Historical Society board of directors. via Woodward News

FORT SUPPLY Escaped inmates captured Three inmates who fled a state correctional facility were seized Tuesday afternoon. via NewsOK.com

“Education is very important to all of us and we need to treasure our teachers - all of them”

The spotlight will shine on Woodward's teachers Wednesday in the Josie Adams Cultural Center. via Woodward News

“We're expecting a really energetic event”

Nearly 1,000 Boy Scouts and their adult leaders will gather at Williams Scout Reservation in Cleo Springs this weekend for Great Southern Plains Rendezvous. via The Enid News

The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas rose nationwide while declining in Oklahoma this week. via KTUL-TV Tulsa

“It had been such a benefit and to think we had lost them due to business reasons, then for them to reevaluate and decide to stay in the community has been a real plus for all of Northwest Oklahoma and the state of Oklahoma”

Oklahoma State Treasurer Scott Meacham is the featured speaker for Thursday's Woodward Industrial Foundation annual meeting. via Woodward News

Wyssmann, 80 Leroy L. Wyssmann will celebrate his 80th birthday Saturday. Cards may be sent to 1619 S. Jackson, Enid, OK 73701. via The Enid News

“Probably would have been a broken window that went out.”

Four months after he was declared brain dead and doctors were about to remove his organs for transplant, Zach Dunlap says he feels "pretty good." Dunlap was pronounced dead Nov. via NewsOK.com

From submitted reports This was the topic of the March 4th, Pittsburg County Genealogical and Historical Society's meeting, presented by members Robert and Diane Pulse. via McAlester News

“This was reckless and irresponsible on their part”

' Officials in Beckham County are searching for a Nevada inmate who escaped while being transported through Oklahoma. via NewsOK.com

“I still haven't accepted my son's death completely”

A Woodward woman has decided to take a stand against child abuse. Seven years ago Lindsay VanDorn-Hickman's baby died after the baby was shaken by a caregiver. via Woodward News

“That's part of the investigation - to look at how the pills got into the food product”

The FBI is trying to find out how herbal supplements got into a family's frozen fish dinner, a discovery that prompted a voluntary recall in 11 states. via NewsOK.com

Guymon Daily Herald file photo Here's a typical thunderstorm cloud in the Panhandle of Oklahoma. via Guymon Daily Herald

“Combating public corruption is the top criminal program investigated by the FBI.”

The Board of County Commissioners acknowledged receipt of a $9,309 United States Treasury check from U.S. District Court on behalf of Randy Baldridge on Monday. via Tahlequah Daily Press

Darla Thompson spoke to guests at the Relay For Life Kick Off Party. Thompson was chosen as a Hero of Hope for the American Cancer Society. via The Daily Times

“This would keep kids from being sent down state and being taken away from their home town. This is one of the very reasons we focus on trying get kinship. We are just trying to find families that are willing to be what that child needs them to be.”

Here's a typical family in Texas County, Oklahoma. It's about our future and the future of our children. via Guymon Daily Herald

“The deejay will also have some mirrored balls and colored spotlights to help really set the mood as people dance arm-in-arm across the floor.”

At 6 p.m. Thursday night the Pauls Valley Rotary Club will open the doors of the Bosa Community Center to host their "Valentine Day Sweetheart Banquet and Auction." Besides a delicious meal followed by a ... via Pauls Valley Daily Democrat

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Sibit will celebrate their 55th anniversary with a reception for family and friends in Rockport, Texas. via The Enid News