Impact of reading on health

Lifestyle

December 28, 2022

By Henryetta Free Lance CMS,

Books transport people to different times, provide a sense of escapism and introduce readers to different schools of thought. Individuals may read for pleasure and/or to expand their intellectual horizons.

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Commissioners hear Opioid Abatement program update

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The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners took action on several major infrastructure and operational matters during their regular meeting Monday morning, including approving use tax funding for road...

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County Prayer Walk unites community in faith

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Faith, community and commitment to local students filled the air Saturday morning as the 9th annual Okmulgee County School Prayer Walk launched from the historic Brock Gymnasium. With believers of all...

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Public input needed for proposed changes to grading system

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Oklahoma residents have until Friday, Aug. 8, to weigh in on proposed changes to how public schools are evaluated under the state’s A-F report card system-and two state legislators are urging citizens...

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The Okmulgee County Republican Party will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the American Legion, 730 W. 6th St. in Okmulgee.The meeting will include a business session for registered Repub...

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Congratulations Breea Stockholm of Henryetta High School, who stopped by First Family Federal Credit Union to pick up her $500 scholarship check.

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Rotary Club Awards Scholarships

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Congratulations to James George (above) and Jason Powders (below), recipients of the Henryetta Rotary Club Scholarship. James, pictured with Stacey Blanchett of American Exchange Bank, will attend ORU...

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