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Be prepared for earthquakes

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – While the recent rise in earthquakes may be as unsettling as the feeling of the ground rolling, shaking and buckling under foot, making emergency preparations before disaster strikes can go a long way toward calming frayed nerves.

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Poison hazards lurk in every room of the house

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to making not only a happy home, but a safe one, protecting little ones from unintentional poisoning should be among every family’s top priorities.

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Drop, take cover and hold on in case of an earthquake

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Drop. Take cover. Hold on. Following these three simple commands can help Oklahomans remain steady when the ground begins rumbling under their feet as earthquakes continue hitting the state with increasing frequency.

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4-H community service project garners Lerblance national recognition

Wed, Apr 13, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When Lexie Lerblance was just starting out in 4-H, she did not know a devastating health diagnosis for her mother, Ashley Lerblance, would turn into a community service project that would garner national recognition just a few years later.

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Applications available for OALP Class XVIII

Wed, Apr 13, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – For more than 30 years, the Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program has been helping those engaged in the agricultural industry to enhance their leadership skills.

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Active Oklahoma wildfire season: Will it continue?

Mon, Apr 11, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma sometimes receives a lot of moisture from El Nino during the winter and spring seasons, but that is not the case so far in 2016. Rather, the state has experienced very limited rainfall, as there has been a dominant ridge of high pressure over the western United States.

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Canopeo app provides benefits to urban and rural users

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Corey Moffet of the USDA-Agricultural Research Service is among the growing number of fans of Oklahoma State University’s Canopeo app, especially when it comes to its ease of use and practicality.

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Farm to You exhibit teaches children about agriculture and health

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma school children are learning about how the foods they eat get from the farm to their dinner table and how this food is used for good health.

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Co-Parenting for Resilience benefits both parents and children

Fri, Apr 08, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When a couple exchanges vows at their wedding, the last thing they are thinking will happen is getting divorced. Going through a divorce is not something people want to experience, especially for those who have minor children. It is a difficult situation for everyone involved.

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Dams are key to successful ponds

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The key to a good pond is keeping aquatic growth controlled, a healthy population of fish and a high quality of water. Are we forgetting something?

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White House honors DASNR’s Saleh Taghvaeian

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

Access to clean freshwater is a basic human need, rivaling the oxygen we breathe. As such, it represents the very lifeblood of everything we do or have the possibility of doing.

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The Botanic Garden at OSU perfect place for yoga and relaxation

Tue, Apr 05, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University has long been known for its beautiful flowers and landscape. This appealing setting can be the background for Stillwater area residents who are looking for a way to unwind after a long day.

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