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Many living with diabetes must rely on drugs such as insulin to control the disease. But a recently-published study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine shows that a vegan diet can decrease the amount of drugs needed and provide a better life to those with diabetes.

The idea that a low-cholesterol vegan diet can help diabetes sufferers is not a new one, but this new study proves that it is easier to follow and has more positive effects than other diabetes diets.

Bob Bates of Ardmore recently completed certification training at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. as a Naval Academy Information Blue and Gold Officer.

The Salvation Army in Ardmore is developing a mission planning study to help serve the needs of the community. Capt. Ernest Hull said the idea of the study is to make the delivery of services to the community more effective.

Park rangers at Chickasaw National Recreation Area are offering a children’s  “Nature’s Sketch” art workshop starting Monday.

A Sulphur resident has been selected as one of the members of the  twenty-second annual class of Leadership Oklahoma.

Cash and gift certificates will be given away to cap an evening of fundraising by the Enville Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday during a cookout and pie auction.

In New York, they are served with a lighter mustard and steamed onions; if you travel to Chicago, they are topped with mustard, relish, onions and tomato slices. Wherever you go or whatever condiment you choose, one thing is certain — a hot dog is one of this country’s most popular foods.

Chris and Jessica Cronley announce the birth of their daughter, Jadyn Paige, on July 3, 2008. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces.

Spiraling gas prices and travel expenses won’t be a problem Saturday night at “Let the good times roll in Vegas,” the annual C/SARA Foundation Inc. fundraiser.

Plainview high school senior Kory Atcuson recently joined an exclusive group of seniors across the state chosen to receive scholarships and attend the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma this fall in Chickasha.