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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
OTA asks for public input on new alignment of South Extension
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — There was a tense back and forth exchange in Norman on Tuesday evening with hundreds of people who live in the path of the proposed Turnpike letting the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) know how they feel. Most of those in the crowd didn't care one bit about what the OTA had to say, but they definitely let them know not to put a Turnpike in their backyard. 'The big reason for why we are here is that the alignment has to move west,' said David Strep, President and CEO of POE and Associates. The meeting over a proposed extension through Cleveland County quickly turned tense. 'We want to be able to help you to make this a good Turnpike,' Strep said. OTA changing route of south extension, asking for public input Though after every few sentences, most in attendance were letting him know they don't want a Turnpike at all. 'We will repeat again to them tonight, which is no Turnpikes,' said Dave Moore, who is against the Turnpike. 'The town hall meetings that they had back in, I believe, the spring of 2022, were nothing more than the same kind of meeting we're having tonight,' said Randy Carter, who is also against the Turnpike. 'They just were showing people where the turnpike was proposed to go, and they didn't ask us if we wanted it.' The OTA says Tuesday evening's meeting was to gather input on where the south extension could go. 'How can you help us? We would love to hear your input to make this alignment as could as it can be,' Strep said. All of this comes after the OTA was told they could not build as close to Lake Thunderbird as they initially planned. 'The Turnpike Authority is going to do everything possible to even improve the water quality coming into the lake,' Strep said. However, some found that hard to believe. There are also concerns about what the new alignment will possibly mean for hundreds of homes. 'Obviously there is no way we can build these Turnpikes without impacting homes,' Strep said. Continuous outbursts led to one woman being escorted out of the meeting. A short time later, a man stood up to the rowdy crowd. 'Will you all please be quiet! I came here for some public information. I'm a member of this community, and I'm tired of hearing all the hysteria about this. Hush, let them talk.' After the presentation, tables were set up to receive public input. Those opposed say they will not provide input on the new alignment, but will continue to do more to prevent it from happening at all. 'We, as Oklahoma citizens, are appealing directly to Executive Director Kelly, to Secretary of Transportation Yates, and to Governor Stitt do what Secretary of Transportation McCaleb did in 1999, tell the Turnpike Authority to stop and let our people go,' Moore said. The OTA says you have until June 30 to weigh in on the new alignment for the South Extension. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Free medical care being offered in hardest hit areas throughout McDowell County
IAEGER, WV (WVNS) – Two hospitals are joining forces to bring free vaccines and medical care to harder hit areas throughout McDowell County. Boone Memorial Hospital lent Welch Community Hospital their mobile medical unit. People can come to this mobile unit for Hepatitis A and Tetanus vaccines. These two shots are important for those affected by flooding. FEMA teams survey Raleigh County There is also the option to get screened for the flu, Covid, and Strep. A provider is on-site to treat generalized illnesses. This mobile medical unit was at Iaeger Elementary School for Tuesday, February 25. It will be set up at Bradshaw Town Hall on Wednesday, February 26. On Thursday, February 27, it will be serving Wyoming County at Westside High School. Each day, the unit opens at 10 a.m. There are no requirements for insurance or payments. All people need is their name, address, and birthday to access these free services. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
18-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Pets at Home forced to stop selling guinea pigs after strep outbreak
Popular animal retailer Pets at Home has been forced to stop selling guinea pigs amid an infectious disease outbreak. The store learned some of its rodents have Streptococcus, more commonly known as Strep, which could spread to other animals. Customers who purchased a guinea pig from Pets At Home have been contacted by the chain with 'detailed advice and guidance'. The infection can cause guinea pigs to catch pneumonia and could cause them to die suddenly without showing any symptoms. The bacteria can spread from animals to humans and lead to a range of symptoms. It is not known how many of the chain's 474 stores across the UK have been impacted by the outbreak. Carl Tyrrell, his partner Tiffany and his son Logan, bought two guinea pigs from Pets at Home in Lincoln, who soon became worryingly ill with a 'contagious' respiratory virus, according to Metro. Carl, 42, told the newspaper: 'The initial guinea pig we had chosen wasn't able to be sold as she had what appeared to be discharge from the nose. 'We were allowed to purchase two other piggies from the same enclosure and bought them home.' The family is terrified the strep bacteria has put their other guinea pigs, who are currently living separately, at risk. Their son Logan 'has such a bond with guinea pigs'. Mr Tyrrell added: 'He would be absolutely devastated if the guinea pigs passed away.' A Pets At Home spokesperson said: 'We have identified a small percentage of cases of infection in our guinea pig population resulting from streptococcus equi zooepidemicus. 'Pet welfare is always our top priority and as a precautionary measure we have taken swift and immediate action to temporarily pause the sale or adoption of guinea pigs. 'We will be contacting customers directly who have purchased a guinea pig from us recently with detailed advice and guidance. 'However, if you have immediate concerns, please contact your local Pets at Home or veterinary provider for further advice.'
