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Holdenville resident Jack Sherry has been appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt as a member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE). His appointment was recently confirmed by the Senate, and he will be sworn in at the State Regents’ June 25 meeting. Sherry will serve a nine-year term that expires in May 2029, replacing Regent Toney Stricklin.
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Seminole County saw no change in the number of confirmed positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the latest report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). Countywide, there have been 23 confirmed positive cases, including two deaths and 19 recoveries. There is one active case in the city of Seminole and one active case in Konawa.
Read moreAs the weather warms and people take vacations from school and work, minds may shift to travel plans. Those with passports may find they can travel just about anywhere in the world to see the sights and soak up the culture of various lands. Travelers should be aware to keep safety in mind whenever traveling, especially as it pertains to personal health.
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STILLWATER, Okla. – Many Oklahomans are not only ready to get return to the office, but they also want to make sure that space is as safe as possible for staff and customers.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation creating the Advanced Mobility Pilot Program, which could further the state’s investment in emerging advanced transportation technologies, was signed into law by the governor on May 19. Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, was the author of Senate Bill 1688.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Restaurant Association (ORA) is supporting restaurant employees who have lost their jobs while the state continues to battle the pandemic. Even as some restaurants re-open, they do so without being fully staffed because of social distancing guidelines. ORA began its Hospitality Employee Relief Program at the beginning of the crisis, and to date has raised over $500,000 to help laid-off restaurant employees.
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