OKC mental health hospital groundbreaking marks milestone for expanding access to care
OKC mental health hospital groundbreaking marks milestone for expanding access to care (OKLAHOMA CITY, March 28, 2024) — The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services partnered with Oklahoma State University on Thursday to celebrate a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Donahue Behavioral Health facility. Announced in September 2023, this 200,000-square-foot behavioral health…
Read MoreInger Johanne Albright
Inger Johanne Albright Funeral services for Inger Johanne Albright will be held Friday, March 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery also in Okemah. Inger Johanne Braa Albright, 84, of Okemah, Oklahoma went to her Heavenly home on Monday, March 25, 2024. Born…
Read MoreLeah Lovina Schrock
Leah Lovina Schrock Leah Lovina Schrock, of Okemah, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 in Okemah, Oklahoma, at the age of 30. Leah was born on November 20, 1993 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was the daughter of Andrew and Betty Marie (Stutzman) Schrock and was the mother to Brook. Leah grew up…
Read MoreCowboy Baseball Picks Up First Big 12 Series Win
Cowboy Baseball Picks Up First Big 12 Series Win STILLWATER – Oklahoma State secured its first Big 12 series win of the season with a 6-3 victory over No. 18 TCU in the series finale Sunday at O’Brate Stadium. With the win, the Cowboys improved to 15-9 and 3-3 in Big 12 play, while…
Read MoreMitch Miller’s death under investigation
Mitch Miller’s death under investigation By R.L. Thompson Sheriff R.L. Wilbourn released the following statement on Sunday, March 24 relating to events that transpired on Saturday, March 23. “On March 23, 2024, at approximately 1530 hours (3:30 p.m.), Deputy Stumpf with the Okfuskee County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the address of 386167 Old Hwy…
Read MoreEarly voting begins Thursday, March 28
Early voting begins Thursday, March 28 Early voting begins Thursday, March 28th for the Mason Board of Education General Election and Special Election for Wetumka Schools. Voters who are unable to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Okfuskee County Election Board…
Read MoreOklahoma 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 MoreWildlife Fishing Report. March 20, 2024
CENTRAL Arcadia: March 17. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 55°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and spinnerbaits around coves and points. Blue and channel catfish slow on cut bait and dough bait around channels and points. Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, tube jigs, and worms around brush structure, coves, and docks. Report submitted…
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