OMRF accepting applications for Teen Leaders program

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is seeking applications for its 2023-24 Teen Leaders class. Applications are due May 15. Now in its 11th year, the program is open to high school students entering sophomore, junior and senior years.

Moore's Food Insecurity Bill Becomes Law

Legislation allowing restaurants and school cafeterias to donate leftover food without threat of civil liability, except in certain circumstances, has been signed into law.

2023-24 Agriculture Youth Council Application Deadline Extended

The deadline to apply for the 2023-24 Agriculture Youth Council has been extended by one week. Applications are now due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Agriculture Youth Council is available to Oklahoma high school students entering their senior year in the fall of 2023.

Pediatric Audiology Services Now Available at the Payne County Health Department

The Payne County Health Department is now offering pediatric audiology services. Parents and caregivers who have concerns for their child’s hearing are able to receive affordable, close to home care from a licensed audiologist.

Stillwater City Council Names Brady Moore as Interim City Manager

Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce and Councilors met on April 24, in Executive Session to discuss transitional leadership, naming Brady Moore as interim City Manager to lead after current City Manager McNickle retires on May 15 through the hiring process to fill the position.

April Sees Tornado Outbreak and Drought Relief

May 1, 2023 Drought relief and severe weather topped April’s weather headlines with a parched northwest Oklahoma seeing its first significant moisture in months and central Oklahoma enduring a tornado outbreak.

Central Tech Wins State Leadership and Skills Conference

Central Tech students participated in the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference, held at the Cox Business Convention Center in Tulsa, OK, from April 23-25, 2023.

Bulletin Board

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.

Cushing commission chairman resigns

On Monday, May 1 the City of Cushing Board of Commissioners held the annual organization meeting during which the reorganization of the board is established. One unexpected change was the resignation of Michael Griffith from office number four prior to the meeting.