Area Sports
Wildlife Commission of Year Honor Goes to Oklahoma
Wildlife Commission of Year Honor Goes to Oklahoma Oklahoma’s Wildlife Conservation Commission was recognized as the Wildlife Commission of the Year for 2023 at the summer meeting of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA). The honor is presented each year to the commission or board that made a significant contribution to…
Read MoreThe truth about chiggers
The truth about chiggers Chiggers are a nuisance during the summer months. The little red mites feed on leaves and humans, irritating the skin with itchy, inflamed bites. Dr. Justin Talley, head of the Oklahoma State University Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, said any area of high vegetation can support chigger populations because of…
Read MoreFishing Report July 23 2023
NORTHEAST Birch: July 23. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal (stable). Water temperature 85°F and stained. Crappie fair on minnows around brush structure. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait and shad around channels and points. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County. Copan: July 23. Elevation is…
Read MoreA new season, a new era for Panthers football
A new season, a new era for Panthers football By Justin Scrimshire ONL Sports Reporter As preparations for the upcoming football season begins, the Okemah Panthers do so under different leadership for the first time in fourteen years. Micheal Gregory was hired earlier this summer as the head coach for the Panther football team and…
Read MoreHAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE
HAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE By Billie Gail Fox We had a relative come in from out of state on July 23rd, so we had an impromptu pizza party in the dining room at the clubhouse. It’s a good place to get together. But, there was a lot more going on outside. We had a…
Read MoreHAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE. July 20
HAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE By Billie Gail Fox Three mowers were going at one time to mow the roughs on Friday, July 14th. They had gotten tall enough that it was hard to find your ball if it went into the rough. Workers got them all mowed and the course really looked good. Mike…
Read MoreOSU Track & Field Announces John Oliver as Assistant Distance Coach, Josh Langley Promoted to Associate Head Coach
OSU Track & Field Announces John Oliver as Assistant Distance Coach, Josh Langley Promoted to Associate Head Coach STILLWATER – Oklahoma State Track & Field and Cross Country has added John Oliver to its staff as an assistant distance coach and has promoted Josh Langley to associate head coach, it was announced today by Director…
Read MoreECU Sports Administration master’s degree ranked as a top program in the nation
ECU Sports Administration master’s degree ranked as a top program in the nation ADA – The Master of Education in Sports Administration at East Central University has been recognized nationally as one of the top online master’s programs in the country. The program’s popularity continues to grow, producing highly successful graduates, while tailoring to students…
Read MoreWildlife Fishing Report July 5, 2023
NORTHEAST Birch: July 2. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 80°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie fair on minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County. Copan: Jun 30. Elevation is 5 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 79°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue, channel, and flathead…
Read MoreSSC Welcomes New Men’s Basketball Head Coach
SSC Welcomes New Men’s Basketball Head Coach Seminole State College has named Lucas Hunter as the college’s new men’s basketball head coach. Hunter, originally from Carterville, Illinois, comes to Seminole from NCAA Division 2 Northeastern State University where he was an assistant coach since 2020. Prior to this role, he also worked as an assistant…
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