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On March 8, 1951, the so-called Lonely Hearts Killers, Martha Beck and Raymond Martinez Fernandez, were executed by electric chair at Sing Sing Prison in New York. Reports describe Beck and Fernandez as extremely unattractive, which led them each to join the Lonely-Hearts Club.

A deceased man was discovered in a vehicle at Hutch’s convenience store, 1301 East Tamarack, when an Altus Patrol Officer was conducting a welfare check, Sunday, March 3, at about 11:30 a.m. Next of kin have been notifi ed.

Wheat producers across the state are closely monitoring fields for signs of first hollow stem, the maturity stage of the plant that indicates the time to stop grazing cattle. Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist, said first hollow stem is right around the corner.

The devastating wildfires sweeping through our state have left a trail of destruction, impacting livelihoods and communities. In response, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation has been working diligently for impacted farmers and ranchers in the those areas to rally relief and provide information important to short-term and long-term recovery.

The University of Central Oklahoma will host New Broncho Orientation for new students from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., April 8, 17 and 22; May 1, 15 and 23; June 18 and 26; and July 2, 10, 17, 24 and 29, on Central’s campus.

The Cameron University art program is pleased to present visiting artist Hattie Lee Mendoza, who will present “Cultivating and Presenting a Joy of Cultural Differences, Influences and Histories,” a visual lecture, on Thursday, March 28, in the McCutcheon Recital Hall at 6 p.m. Following the lecture, Mendoza will be celebrated with a closing reception at 7:30 p.m. in the Art Teaching Gallery, where “Inheriting Joy,” an exhibition of her work, which is now on display. Both events are open to the public at no charge.

Wildfire can leave a ranching operation without forage, requiring a sudden and radical change in management to maintain animals immediately after the event. Fortunately, the ruminant animal is resilient and can adapt to a wide range of diet composition and feeding management levels.

A new exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center Museum opens on Saturday, March 30, in the ONEOK, Inc. Gallery on the first floor. “Into the Mirror” will present a view of Indigenous people from the perspective of Indigenous artists. It challenges concepts and allows the artists’ work to speak for itself. A special membersonly reception will be held on opening day at 1 p.m. in the Chesapeake Event Center. It will include a lecture by Leon Natker, director of the Oklahoma History Center Museum and curator of this new exhibit. Members should RSVP online due to limited space.