Joke of the Week

Why are pizza jokes never funny? They’re too cheesy!

Joint committee sends nine ARPA projects to full Legislature

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding on Tuesday advanced the second slate of projects for consideration in the Legislature's upcoming special session on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

Walk For Trey:

The 6th Annual Walk For Trey: Suicide Prevention Awareness event will be held this Saturday on Sept. 10 beginning at the Yale High School gym at 9 a.m.

Northeastern Oklahoma Lake Report

Birch: August 27. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 80°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and standing timber. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait and shad around brush structure and points.

Tech Offers Agri-Business Workshops

For those with an ag business and those who just like ag. Central Tech is often associated with students, particularly high school students, but did you know they serve businesses as well? Even more specifically, agricultural businesses?

August Heat Adds To Hottest Summer Since 2011

August’s heat and drought appeared ferocious at first, with widespread triple-digit temperatures and moisture deficits throughout the first half of the month. A strong cold front signaled a pattern change, however, and the heat settled into more seasonable levels for the last half of the month.

Oilton Schools receive Aeronautics Grant

The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission recently approved a record number of grant funds to education organizations – among the organizations was Oilton Public Schools.

Glencoe Founder’s Day

Get ready to gather the family and celebrate during the Glencoe Founder’s Day event to take place next Saturday, Sept. 17. Fun for all ages will be available all day long from a car and motorcycle show to turtle races.

Here come the crickets

Crickets are rearing their ugly antennae in Cushing, swarming along streets and sidewalks and making unwelcome visits inside homes and offices. Though not yet as plentiful as they were about a decade ago, the insects have made their presence felt in town.