11-23-04 – Hospitals report more emergency room visits among children during the holidays. Eleven children died and 150,000 were sent to emergency rooms across the country after suffering injuries while playing with toys.
The Federal Government warns parents to use extra caution when shopping for holiday gifts this season. First, officials say parents need to go by age recommendations on toy packing. Toys may contain small parts or sharp edges that could injure a toddler.
Several popular toys have been recalled. The Bat Mobile by Mattel, certain makes of the Bumble Bee toys and some ride-on toys have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Commission also states the Nerf Big Play Football and Carter’s Children’s Mirror Books both presented a risk for lacerations.
Posted: 11:40 AM - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
