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We may see watermelon as a sweet treat for kids on a hot day but in some European and Asian cultures it's customary to gift this versatile cucurbit to a gracious host or ill friend.

SUNDAY AUG. 17, 2008 Pontotoc County Retired Educators Association will meet from 2-3:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Westminster Fellowship Center, 301 E. Kings Road, for a come-and-go registration ...

THURSDAY AUG. 14, 2008 Vanoss School will hold Open House from 5-7 p.m. The annual pie auction will begin at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.

TUESDAY AUG. 12, 2008 McLish Middle School enrollment is Aug. 12. Stonewall first day of school is Aug.

A Colcord man died following a single-vehicle crash in Atoka County. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said 58-year-old Randall Edwin Schwerin was killed in crash Saturday.

EDITOR'S NOTE: In changing to a new format, the AEN staff hopes to print more briefs as space is sometimes limited.

TUESDAY JULY 22, 2008 Combat Infantry Association meets at 6 p.m. at Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.

TUESDAY JULY 22, 2008 Combat Infantry Association meets at 6 p.m. at Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.

A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say could keep fireworks going long into the night.

A cold slice of watermelon has long been a Fourth of July holiday staple. But according to recent studies, the juicy fruit may be better suited for Valentine's Day.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ada Evening News has a new way of presenting Area Briefs. Each brief is located under the corresponding day and date headline.

A 16-year-old died in a four wheeler accident Thursday evening in the Atoka County town of Crystal.

“When you lose students, you lose revenue.”

Financial problems and declining enrollments are prompting two rural school districts to seek annexation by neighboring school districts. via NewsOK.com

An accident in Atoka County left two people fighting for their lives Thursday evening. via KXII-TV Sherman

“Thought I could make it until Tuesday, didn't happen. We sold more gas than anticipated. We were just late on getting the order in and getting it here.”

Same story, different day. Gas prices are rising and it seems there may not be any end to it. via KXII-TV Sherman

“Ultimately one would like to envision taking the rind, the pulp, and everything and being about to break that down into simple sugars and utilize them as well.”

Rarely has the pain at the pump has been so severe, with a new national average for gasoline hitting $3.23 a gallon. via KXII-TV Sherman

Durant firefighters put out several small fires over the weekend as dry, warm weather contributes to the grass fire danger. via Durant Daily Democrat