Oklahoma WIC transitions to new formula

The Oklahoma Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program will be transitioning from Gerber to Similac brand contract infant formulas. All WIC programs in the US are required to have a formula contract in place for cost containment purposes.

Day of Caring, Sept. 13, 2024

 Friday, Sept.13, was Day of Caring. The Bristow High School Leadership Class and others met at Bristow Social Services with Sharon VanOrsdol and Toni Godwin to get instructions on where to offer their helpful services in lending a hand to ones that are unable to do the work themselves.

RSV vaccine, what older adults should know

(Family Features) Even though cooler days may seem far off, now is the best time to plan ahead for a healthy winter. One common respiratory illness, respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but it can be severe and even deadly for older people.

Fall respiratory virus vaccines

(Family Features) Fall brings cooler days and more time indoors. This makes it easier for viruses like influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to spread. These illnesses can be especially risky for pregnant people and newborns.

Prepare your home for any kind of storm with these essentials

(StatePoint) Natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires are happening more frequently each year. They’re also becoming more unpredictable, with many disasters taking place outside of the traditional storm season.

History

Depew residents water was shut off from 8 am-5 pm due to two main water breaks.

Quote

“Well done is better than well said.“Benjamin Franklin

Happenings

School BoardBoard of Education meets the second Monday of each month, at 6 p.m., in the administration building.Sons of the American LegionThe sons of the American Legion meet the first Thursday of every month at the Legion Hall, 7 p.m.

Who does Jesus support -- Democrats, Republicans, Israelis, or Hamas Terrorists?

In Jesus’ days on earth, there were only two major government rules. He appeared during Roman rule, but his heritage placed Him in the Hebrew nation. Rome merely tolerated the Jewish religion.This “separation of religion and state” freed Jewish life from Rome’s interference.