Dick Smith Driving School

Everyone with a drivers license has experienced a driving school in one form or another. Personally, I never took a drivers education course. Instead I was taught by two of the most important men in my life, my dad, and my Papou, Dick Smith.

State Epidemiologist comments on new strains of COVID-19

Dr. Jared Taylor, State Epidemiologist, released the following statement regarding new strains of the COVID-19 virus: “To date, no signifi cant presence of new variants of the COVID-19 virus have been confi rmed by laboratory testing in Oklahoma.

New business, new sign

The Downtown Cushing Revitalization Association again had an opportunity to help a business In the Broadway District with signage. Pictured with their new sign on the windows of their new custom leather shop are Justin and Brooke Cargill with their daughter Mercedes and son Beau.

Online vaccine registration available from ODOHG

The Vaccine Scheduler Portal is operational to allow eligible Oklahomans to schedule their COVID-19 vaccination. OSDH will provide a daily, end-of-day update on progress throughout the week of Jan. 18.

ENERGY WATCH

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Bigfoot hunting season proposed

State Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, this week fi led legislation that would establish a Bigfoot hunting season.

IRS Tax Topics

2021 tax fi ling season begins Feb. 12; IRS outlines steps to speed refunds during pandemic. IR-2021-16, — The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation's tax season will start on Friday, February 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns.

Lankford issues statement on Keystone XL permit revocation

Sen. James Lankford (R) issued a statement Thursday in response to President Joe Biden’s decision to revoke the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline. “The Keystone XL is the physical embodiment of Democrats’ crusade against traditional energy.

Pawnee chosen to host Smithsonian traveling exhibit

City to host national exhibit in 2022 Oklahoma Humanities, in cooperation with The Smithsonian Institution, has chosen Pawnee, Okla. as home for a new exhibit “Crossroads: Change in Rural America”. “Crossroads” will tour the state from September 2021 through June 2022.

County okays housing on Jardot

The Payne County Commissioners Tuesday approved a plat design for AWAD Village, a housing addition on Jardot Street, north of 19th Street. The Commissioners approved the plat request by Ibriham Awad. “He got everything done and it was our turn,” said District 2 Commissioner Chris Reding.