Dennis Richard Rose
Dennis Richard Rose Dennis Richard Rose was born June 25, 1943 in Newman, California to Leonard Rose and Elaine Camper. He passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his home in Castle, Oklahoma at the age of 79. All arrangements were handled by Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma. To send flowers or a memorial…
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Social Security Matters by National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens ______________________________________________________ Ask Rusty – When Is My Wife Eligible for Full Survivor Benefits? Dear Rusty: I heard my spouse will get 100% of my Social Security when I pass if she is at…
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We the People By Congressman Markwayne Mullin The United States democracy is the greatest experiment of self-government the world has ever known. The United States of America is a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. We are blessed to live in the greatest country in the world where we choose…
Read MoreWildlife Commission Learns of Efforts to Boost Hunting, Shooting Participation
Wildlife Commission Learns of Efforts to Boost Hunting, Shooting Participation During their regular November meeting Monday, Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissioners learned how an innovative staffing partnership involving the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has been working to build participation in hunting and shooting sports during the past year.…
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SSC Library to Host Holiday Event for Students Seminole State College will host its ‘Twas the Night Before Finals holiday event at the Boren Library on Dec. 4 from 3 to 8 p.m. Students will be able to participate in several holiday activities, such as cookie decorating, making Christmas ornaments, designing holiday cards and…
Read MoreAttorney General O’Connor Responds to Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Decision in Glossip Case
Attorney General O’Connor Responds to Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Decision in Glossip Case OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General John O’Connor released the following statement, “Over twenty five years ago, on January 7, 1997, 54-year-old Barry Van Treese was murdered with a baseball bat in Oklahoma City. In 2004, an Oklahoma County jury convicted Richard…
Read MoreOHCA Board Approves Rate Increase for Private Duty Nurses and Dental Providers
OHCA Board Approves Rate Increase for Private Duty Nurses and Dental Providers Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) board voted to approve a twenty-five percent rate increase for private duty nurses (PDN), a five percent aggregate rate increase for pediatric dental providers, and a fourteen percent aggregate rate increase for adult dental…
Read MoreOklahoma Health Care Authority Releases SoonerSelect Medical and Children’s Specialty Plan Request for Proposals
Oklahoma Health Care Authority Releases SoonerSelect Medical and Children’s Specialty Plan Request for Proposals Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is seeking proposals to implement a comprehensive medical delivery system for the agency’s new health care model, SoonerSelect, following Gov. Kevin Stitt’s signing of two delivery system reform bills. SoonerSelect will allow OHCA…
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Edwin Dale Landers A memorial service for Edwin Dale Landers will be held Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Okemah with Rev. Brian Matthews, Rev. Pup Rogers and Chancellor Emeritus of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education Glen D. Johnson. On November 5, 2022 a heavenly reunion…
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Oklahoma Arts Council tours Okemah By Justin Scrimshire Okemah News Leader Reporter The Okemah Chamber of Commerce initiated a progressive economic development program before the pandemic. Because of the pandemic shutting down so many events and activities, progress was minimal. Following the pandemic, activity has ramped back up and Okemah is beginning to see some…
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