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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…

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Okfuskee 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…

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Researchers 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…

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Thinking 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…

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Randy 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…

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Service 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…

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Oklahoma 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…

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HAPPENINGS 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…

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School 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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