Sallisaw police officers recognized in Senate for heroism and preventing tragedy
Immediate Release: May 18, 2023 Sallisaw police officers recognized in Senate for heroism and preventing tragedy OKLAHOMA CITY – Captain John Weber and Officer Wesley McGuirt of the Sallisaw Police Department were recognized on the Senate floor Wednesday for their recent heroism. The Honorable Governor Kevin Stitt presented the officers with a governor’s commendation for their…
Read MoreCity of Okemah receives CLEAR WATER REPORT. No need to boil
Water is good!! No need to boil. The test came back and we are in great shape! Thanks so much for everyone’s understanding, we appreciate it very much!
Read MoreOkfuskee County Oklahoma Home and Community Education Celebrated OHCE Week
Okfuskee County Oklahoma Home and Community Education Celebrated OHCE Week Whether they are raising scholarship money for 4-H youth, beautifying their communities, sewing cloth face masks during the pandemic, or conducting/helping with food insecurity projects, Okfuskee County members of Oklahoma State University Extension’s group, Oklahoma Home and Community Education, continue to make a difference every…
Read MoreResearchers Log Wild Turkey Nest Depredations in April
Researchers Log Wild Turkey Nest Depredations in April WILD TURKEY POPULATION DYNAMICS AND BROOD SURVIVAL PROJECT REPORT FOR APRIL 2023 Provided by the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Oklahoma State University Wild turkey genetics, nesting success, and brood survival are among the focus areas in a planned 4.5-year study launched at the…
Read MoreThinking Out Loud: Accepting That Which We Cannot Change!
Thinking Out Loud: Accepting That Which We Cannot Change! The major task of mourning the death of a loved one is acceptance. That is, accepting the reality that the loved one is no longer with us and accepting the multiplicity of changes that are taking place in our lives due to the loss. Resisting inevitable…
Read MoreRandy Norman to be inducted into Okemah Hall of Fame
Randy Norman to be inducted into Okemah Hall of Fame The Okemah Community Improvement Association Board has nominated and unanimously voted to induct Randy Norman to the 2023 Class of the Okemah Hall of Fame. One of the supporting letters of recommendation for Norman’s induction included the following statement: “I have known Randy Norman for…
Read MoreService Oklahoma to temporarily expand driver testing services in Pottawatomie County
Service Oklahoma to temporarily expand driver testing services in Pottawatomie County Like many others in Pottawatomie County, Service Oklahoma (SOK) continues to recover following last month’s severe weather. SOK’s Shawnee location remains closed to the public due to storm damage. In the interim, Shawnee driver license examiners have been assisting at other nearby SOK locations…
Read MoreOklahoma Department of Corrections implements statewide lockdown
ODOC implements statewide lockdown HOMINY, OKLA. – A statewide lockdown was implemented after an incident occurred at the Dick Conner Correctional Center in Hominy, Okla. Visitation at all facilities is canceled until further notice. More details will be released as they become available. News9 reported on Saturday afternoon, 5/20/23 around 4:50, the incident at Dick…
Read MoreHAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE
HAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE By Billie Gail Fox Johnna McVeigh is a new volunteer at the clubhouse. Johnna is married to Jeff McVeigh and is the daughter-in-law of one…
Read MoreSchool safety assessment measure heads to governor
School safety assessment measure heads to governor OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation to improve the safety and security of Oklahoma’s public and private school districts, and CareerTechs was unanimously approved Friday by the Senate. Senate Bill 100, by Sen. Dewayne Pemberton, will help ensure all schools meet certain safety and security standards by requiring districts to…
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