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The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting the first human case, and death, caused by West Nile Virus (WNV) in a Southwest Oklahoma resident. The patient was hospitalized before passing away.
Read moreStaff Report The Boomer Seminole Duplicate Bridge group met Tuesday, July 9th. There were three and one-half tables in play. The winners were: First Place in A-Justine Thompson and Gayle Stacy, Shawnee.
Read moreThe United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Thursday that Chelsea Shiron Murray, 44, of Wewoka, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for one count of possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Read moreA bill passed in 2023 to increase precinct official pay went into effect July 1 – doubling the pay precinct officials receive for a workday. State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said he is confident the increase in pay will support recruitment efforts across the state.
Read moreCanadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) has announced its 85th Annual Meeting, to be held on Saturday, August 17th, at Firelake Arena, located at 18145 Old Rangeline Rd, Shawnee, OK. Doors and registration will open at 9:30 AM, with the business meeting commencing at 11:00 AM.
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In celebration of Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday, The Forest Heritage Center Museum at Beavers Bend State Park will be hosting 19 legendary Smokey Bear painting reproductions later this month. These iconic images will be on display and open to the public.
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Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) deployed crews to south Texas Wednesday to assist with power restoration following widespread damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. More than 100 OG&E employees and contractors are traveling to help with power restoration.
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