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Energy Watch

Energy Watch

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
WatchWise men say, only fools rush in. In other words, look before you leap. Welcome to Leap Week. The Earth takes exactly 365 days, five hours, 48 minutes and 45 seconds to circle the sun. The occasional Feb. 29 ensures we don’t lose six hours every year.
Central Tech’s owl mingles and engags with guests during the recent open house.

Central Tech’s owl mingles and engags with guests during the recent open house.

Central Tech Hosts 54th Open House

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
DRUMRIGHT — Central Tech annually hosts an open house in celebration of Career and Technical Education month, held on the Sunday before Presidents Day. The event took place on Feb. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. on both campuses, Drumright and Sapulpa, simultaneously.
Geeding Construction, Inc. was named by Central Tech as their 2024 Partner in Progress during the annual celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond, OK. (L to R) - Skye McNiel, Ty Burns, Phillip Gobble, Mark Mott, Kent Burris, Brent Haken

Geeding Construction, Inc. was named by Central Tech as their 2024 Partner in Progress during the annual celebration at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond, OK. (L to R) - Skye McNiel, Ty Burns, Phillip Gobble, Mark Mott, Kent Burris, Brent Haken

Central Tech Honors Geeding Construction, Inc. as 2024 Partner in Progress

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
EDMOND, OK –– Central Tech proudly named Geeding Construction, Inc. as their 2024 Partner in Progress at the annual celebration held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Edmond, Oklahoma.

Area Lake Report

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Fort Gibson: February 17. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 48°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad around channels, main lake, and points. Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, docks, and main lake.

Election day reminders and tips

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, for the Presidential Preferential Primary.VOTING TIPS • Mark your ballot using the example posted at your polling place and inside your ballot booth. If you make a mistake, do not try to correct it.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Cushing, Drumright, Yale, Agra, Mannford, Oilton, Olive, Ripley… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else know.

Brannon’s Contract Extended

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The Board of Commissioners voted to extend Terry Brannon’s employment contract as city manager until February 2025, according to Brannon.

Grocery Tax Cut local impact

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
House Bill 1955 regarding the elimination of the state grocery tax passed both the House and Senate. The bill went before Governor Kevin Stitt to be signed on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Even before signing it into law, Stitt made his intentions to sign clear.

Early voting begins February 29th

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
STILLWATER - Early voting for the Presidential Preferential Primary election begins Thursday Feb. 29 for voters in Payne County.Republican Presidential candidates are Asa Hutchinson, Bibek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, Ryan L. Binkley, David Stuckenberg, Donald J. Trump, Nikki Haley, and Chris...

Pro Tem Treat Doubles Down on Grocery Tax Cut

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, highlighted the January report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released today showing food prices rose nearly 4% over the last year. Pro Tem Treat’s Senate Bill 1283 aims to eliminate the state portion of the grocery sales tax.
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