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Special Olympics Oklahoma to honor OSU President Shrum at Gold Medal Gala
Special Olympics Oklahoma to honor OSU President Shrum at Gold Medal Gala (TULSA, Sept. 7, 2023) — Special Olympics Oklahoma will honor Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum as the 2023 recipient of the “Barry Switzer Award of Excellence” Sept. 14 during the Gold Medal Gala at Southern Hills Country Club. Former University of Oklahoma…
Read MoreThe Woodland Queen Fall Festival in Bristow
The Woodland Queen Fall Festival in Bristow Bristow, OK, October 21, 2023 -The Bristow Public Library is happy to announce their next event, the Woodland Queen Fall Festival, will take place on October 21, 2023. This FREE outdoor all-ages event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature an indoor…
Read MoreCATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET
CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET OKEMAH, OK, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 – The Okfuskee County Cattlemen’s Association is pleased to announce its next fundraising event will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Okfuskee County Fairgrounds. The Okfuskee County Cattlemen’s Association’s Annual Banquet is September 16, 2023 at 6:01 p.m. at…
Read MoreAmerican Legion to sponsor Flight Academy
American Legion to sponsor Flight Academy By R.L.Thompson Ron Gott, Commander of American Legion Post 0123 in Okemah announced this week, the American Legion will host the Sooner Flight Academy Day Camp again this year. The Flight Academy is a hands on Science Aviation Exploration for children ages 8-12. The Flight Academy is scheduled for…
Read MoreSONIC Donates to Local Schools
SONIC Donates to Local Schools In August, SONIC Foundation donated $1 million to support local education across the country OKLAHOMA CITY (September 7, 2023) – SONIC® Drive-In is dedicated to getting teachers and students the classroom supplies they need for the new school year. In August, the SONIC Foundation donated $1 million to help fund…
Read MoreEEOC SUES VICARS POWERSPORTS FOR SEX DISCRIMINATION
EEOC SUES VICARS POWERSPORTS FOR SEX DISCRIMINATION Company Fired Female Manager and Replaced Her With a Less Experienced Male, Federal Agency Charges ST. LOUIS – Vicars Powersports, a McAlester, Oklahoma retailer of ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles and personal watercraft, violated federal law when it fired a female manager because she is a woman,…
Read MoreDugger announces he won’t seek third Senate term
Dugger announces he won’t seek third Senate term OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Tom Dugger, R-Stillwater, has announced he will not seek a third term in the Oklahoma Senate. First elected in 2016, Dugger said he would complete his current term representing Senate District 21, which concludes in November of 2024. The district includes much of…
Read MoreORDINANCE NO. 2019-2–Spay and Neuter ordinance Okemah
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-2–Spay and Neuter ordinance Okemah
Read MoreChief Hill draws three challengers in upcoming election
Chief Hill draws three challengers in upcoming election By R.L.Thompson The Muscogee (Creek) Primary Election for Principal Chief, Second Chief and National Council Seat A is less than a month away. In person voting registration deadline is September 5 at 5:00 p.m. The Primary Election is September 16 with polls open 7:00 a.m. to…
Read More$1 Million Investment in Aero Education by Oklahoma Aeronautics; Oklahoma Leads the Nation Again for Aviation High Schools in 2023
$1 Million Investment in Aero Education by Oklahoma Aeronautics; Oklahoma Leads the Nation Again for Aviation High Schools in 2023 In a state where Oklahoma’s education institutions vectored the brilliant minds of aviation greats such as Bessie Coleman, Dr. Shannon Lucid, Tom Stafford, Gordon Cooper, William R Pogue, Geraldyn Cobb, John Herrington, Pearl Carter Scott,…
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