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Rural economic development program seeking applications

Apr 2, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Communities interested in boosting their regional economic development prospects should apply now for the Stronger Economies Together program.

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OSU club recognized at regional Wildlife Society meeting

Apr 2, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Nearly 50 students in Oklahoma State University's Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management make up the OSU Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society.

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Prepare now for emergencies

Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is the kind of task that often falls to the bottom of the priority list, but preparing ahead of a possible emergency or disaster reduces the risk of harm to you and your family.

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Save energy and money with tankless water heaters

Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – These days, we can get all sorts of things on demand, even our home appliances. For example, tankless water heaters provide hot water with a flick of the hot-water tap.

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Use your tax refund to boost your financial future

Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Are you one of the lucky ones anticipating a tax refund this year? While you are busy dreaming up all the ways you will spend it, think of putting at least a few of those dollars to work creating a brighter financial future for

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Getting on the savings track and staying on course

Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to saving a dollar or two, there are no shortage of ways to nickel and dime your way to a respectable wad of cash – save your loose change, brown bag your lunch, quit smoking, or cut down on buying specialty

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Pets should be included in emergency plan

Mar 27, 2015

Oklahoma recently experienced its first round of violent weather with tornadoes touching down in the central and eastern parts of the state.

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Students represent OSU at entomology meeting

Mar 27, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Several students in Oklahoma State University's Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology recently showcased their knowledge and skill at the regional meeting of the Entomological Society of America meeting in Tulsa.

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OSU graduate students conduct black bear population studies

Mar 26, 2015

As the weather warms and vegetation begins to grow, the black bears living in southeastern Oklahoma will begin to come out of their dens.

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Oklahoma agricultural pesticide disposal set for April 22

Mar 25, 2015

PURCELL, Okla. – Oklahoma agricultural producers, commercial and non-commercial applicators and pesticide dealers can get rid of unwanted pesticides on April 22, courtesy of the Oklahoma Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Program.

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OSU to issue 40-gallon water-use challenge

Mar 17, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University will kick off its March 23-27 OSU Water Week activities by calling for students, staff, faculty and community, county and state residents to take part in the 40-gallon water-use challenge.

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OSU Water Week set for March 23-27

Mar 17, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University is hosting OSU Water Week March 23-27 on its Stillwater campus, highlighting the importance of conservation practices and science-based knowledge in helping to protect the availability and quality of

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