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Oklahoma gains essential roles influencing energy policy
Oklahoma gains essential roles influencing energy policy Hiett elected to leadership role of key regional power committee, also joins Washington Action Program. OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Corporation Commission Chairman Todd Hiett has been elected vice president of the Regional State Committee of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). Hiett has also accepted an invitation to join…
Read MoreNot Just History, but Humanities
Not Just History, but Humanities The Bristow Historical Society, in conjunction with the Bristow Public Library, will be hosting a student Bristow Historical Society Art Show that follows the Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibition theme of freedom and voting. Students ages 10-18 are invited to participate. Artwork will be displayed at the…
Read MoreMEDAL OF HONOR RECEPIENTS FROM OKLAHOMA
MEDAL OF HONOR RECEPIENTS FROM OKLAHOMA TO BE HONORED BY STATE (OKC, March 19,2024) On Monday, April 1, from 9AM to 10:00AM, on the second floor of the State Capitol, in the Oklahoma Hall of Heroes, the State of Oklahoma will dedicate a plaque bearing the names of 36 recipients of the Congressional Medal of…
Read MoreApril webinars to discuss dairy and beef crossbreeding systems
April webinars to discuss dairy and beef crossbreeding systems By Gail Ellis STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma State University Beef Extension program will host five Rancher’s Thursday Lunchtime Series sessions in April and May. The hour-long webinars will focus on research updates now available on heifer development. The free series features the OSU Beef Cattle Extension…
Read MoreMobile Wellness Unit Provides Wellness Services to Okfuskee County
Mobile Wellness Unit Provides Wellness Services to Okfuskee County OKEMAH, Okla. – The District 7 County Health Departments, which includes Okfuskee County, are proud to offer Mobile Wellness Unit (MWU) services to all corners of the eight county district. Just recently, the MWU team visited the town of Clearview, OK to provide vaccinations to its…
Read MoreCelebrate volunteers in April
Celebrate volunteers in April By: Amanda Sestak Okfuskee County Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Dev. The Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program is well-known for teaching youth life skills. Through hands-on, experiential learning, club members learn how to manage their time, learn responsibility and develop communication skills. Something else they learn starting at the Cloverbud level is…
Read MoreOkfuskee County Cattleman’s Association announce winners
Okfuskee County Cattleman’s Association announce winners OKEMAH, OK (Feb. 29, 2024)- Seven Okfuskee County students competed in the Okfuskee County Cattlemen’s Association (OCCA) Carcass Contest and Beef Auction. This contest helped participants gain real-life experience in the cattle business with all county-bred steers shown by 4-H and FFA kids from Okfuskee County. Over $1,000 in…
Read MoreThompson celebrates Senate passage of bill to create child abduction response teams
Thompson celebrates Senate passage of bill to create child abduction response teams OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, on Tuesday secured unanimous support in the Senate for his bill that would ensure a quick and coordinated law enforcement response when a child is abducted. Senate Bill 1407 authorizes the creation of child abduction response…
Read MoreAssault with Dangerous weapon
Assault with Dangerous weapon By R.L. Thompson Assault with a dangerous weapon charge was filed in District Court in Okfuskee County on February 29 against Charlie Wilcox of Cordell, Oklahoma. The affidavit was filed in this case on February 27 by Okemah Police Officer Earnest Jordan. The affidavit states Officer Jordan was dispatched to Stress…
Read MoreWalters Announces Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Finalists
Walters Announces Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Finalists Oklahoma City, Okla – State Superintendent Ryan Walters has announced the list of finalists for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. “I am thrilled to introduce this year’s finalists for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year,” said Walters. “These 10 extraordinary educators are setting high standards for teachers throughout…
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