On the line

Linemen with Powergrid Services, out of Hartselle, Alabama, replace old lines with new ones on the line that parallels Norfolk Road just north of Cushing. Photo by Allie Prater

Payne County Burn Ban in Affect

The Payne County Board of Commissioners’ voted to approve the continuation of a burn ban which was originally enacted in January. The burn ban resolution will be effective until Feb. 21.

Hamilton files measure prohibiting foreign-owned businesses from purchasing Oklahoma lands

As a rancher in Southeastern Oklahoma, Sen. Warren Hamilton has seen the impact of Oklahoma lands being purchased by foreign entities.

ENERGY WATCH

From the Tank Tiger Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures and 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. People born in the Year of the Tiger are born leaders, who walk and talk assertively and inspire respect.

Fatal accident on Turner Turnpike

A hit-and-run fatality collision occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 2, on the Turner Turnpike westbound just west of the 183 mile marker in Stroud according to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Injury accident near Perkins

An injury collision occurred Friday, Feb. 4, northeast of Perkins on Prairie Rd. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol. A Chevy pick-up truck driven by Kyle Hornberger, 36, of Perkins, and three other passengers was traveling southbound on a snow packed Prairie Rd.