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Courtney Troxel elected to membership into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (222+ words) Courtney Troxel elected to membership into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi'Duncan Banner Courtney Troxel of Ratliff City was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor…...
Column – For the Children: OICA continues advocacy efforts as lawmakers enter second month of session
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (213+ words) Column " For the Children: OICA continues advocacy efforts as lawmakers enter second month of session'Duncan Banner Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy CEO Joe Dorman As the Oklahoma Legislature enters its second month of work, there has been much progress made…...
Column â For the Children: Connecting kids to healthcare coverage
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (255+ words) Column " For the Children: Connecting kids to healthcare coverage'Duncan Banner Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy CEO Joe Dorman As 2026 begins, the topic of insurance affordability and what can be done to keep costs from going up is top-of-mind. While much…...
Wildflowers Pediatric Therapy celebrates grand opening in Duncan
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (186+ words) Wildflowers Pediatric Therapy celebrates grand opening in Duncan'Duncan Banner Wildflowers Pediatric Therapy partnered with the Duncan Chamber of Commerce for a celebratory ribbon cutting at its newest location Dec. 16. - Duncan Chamber of Commerce / Special to The Banner A pediatric therapy…...
Column: For the Children â A very busy 2025 for children
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (170+ words) Students at Gore Elementary School who participated in the Kid Governor" program were among 50 students in Kid Governor" programs receiving Chromebook computers from AT&T to support OICA's efforts to improve civics education and engagement among the state's fifth grade…...
Oklahoma Voice: Oklahoma reveals A-F grades for public school results
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (243+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " The Oklahoma State Department of Education has assigned the state a D grade for academic achievement in public schools but a C in learning growth for the 2024-25 school year. Students exit the Jenks Public Schools Math and Science…...
Food: Sweet ideas for afternoon snacks
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (225+ words) (StatePoint) Snack time is not just about refueling yourself, it's also an opportunity to hit the pause button and unwind, whether that means rewarding yourself for a job well done, connecting with coworkers in the breakroom, or building memories with…...
Red Cross tips for a safe Fourth of July celebration
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (241+ words) The Fourth of July offers time to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Whether you're celebrating the holiday by the pool or lake, in the backyard or on the road, it's important to keep safety in mind. The Fourth of…...
Oklahoma Watch: Parents swallow junk fees to pay for school lunches
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (210+ words) At the Mustang Central Middle School cafeteria, students pay $3.75 for lunch. To fill their lunch accounts with money'electronically, parents pay a $3.25 fee, nearly as much as a meal, each time they make a deposit. Weatherford elementary students are seen eating…...
Pre-K students hop, skip and jump into spring with Elk Crossing residents
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (270+ words) Pre-K students brought energy and smiles to Elk Crossing Nursing & Rehabilitation residents Thursday morning. A fun-filled morning overflowed at the campus with game booths, popcorn, cotton candy and ... Duncan's pre-K students brought smiles to Elk Crossing Nursing & Rehabilitation residents Thursday…...