Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
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🏘️ Community
Hungry Hearts hosted a public Christmas meal to provide joy and sustenance, featuring a visit from Santa.
The Woak Empire community Christmas Drive, featuring a 4v4 basketball tournament, will collect donations for the Salvation Army and local families in Lawton, Oklahoma.
The 7News segment featured Diane and Jessica Drown introducing the inaugural 'Cookiepalooza' to spread Christmas cheer and highlight the OSU Comanche County Extension Office's programs.
A Lawton man collaborates with the MIGHT Community Center for the second annual toy drive, aiming to provide gifts to those in need this holiday season.
Around 800 soldiers graduated from basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, a week before Christmas, with three soldiers recognized as distinguished graduates.
🎭 Culture
A local elder discusses the history, traditions, and personal significance of Hanukkah, an eight-day Jewish festival starting on December 25, emphasizing its customs such as lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and enjoying traditional foods.
🎓 Education
Educators suggest the holidays as an ideal time to discuss and create screen time guidelines for children, emphasizing the importance of boredom for creativity and the strategic use of electronics.
Lawton Public Schools celebrated faculty and staff achievements at their annual Recognition of Excellence Ceremony.
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