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Fathers learn life-long lessons in the Strong Dads program

Thanks to a program once offered by Oklahoma State University Extension, Oklahoma fathers have learned skills that helped them become better dads.
Fathers learn life-long lessons in the Strong Dads program
All the buzz about mosquitoes

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The wet spring may have been a boon for crops, but it has opened the door to the possibility of a challenging summer when it comes to mosquitoes.

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When ticks bite

Fri, May 27, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Ticks are expected to be troublesome this summer and that means it is important to be familiar with preventative measures and what to do if someone is bitten.

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Protecting the family against ticks

Fri, May 27, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With spring in full bloom and summer well on the way, Oklahoma families heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer temperatures should take extra care to protect themselves against ticks.

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Preventing kids and pets from falling out of open windows

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – While it is hard to resist the lure of spring's warmer temperatures by airing out the house, be sure to watch small children and pets around open windows.

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Get in the know when severe weather looms

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is not enough to know what to do and where to go in case of severe weather. Families also need an accurate read on weather conditions, especially when dangerous storms are brewing.

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Identify your safe place before severe weather blows in

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sure it is the kind of detail that easily falls to the bottom of a jam packed to-do list. But knowing ahead of time where to go when an ugly storm is bearing down could save your life.

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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

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Knowing your winter weather terms part of bracing for the cold season

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – As you shake, shiver, slip and slide through the winter months, reduce your exposure to cold-weather hazards by learning common weather terms and preparing ahead of possible storms or other emergencies.

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