McLoud Blackberry Festival set June 20-21
It's summertime, so it's almost time for McLoud's annual Blackberry Festival.
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CVEC hosts First Responders lunch-and-learn for Electrical Safety Month
SEMINOLE - In recognition of May as National Electrical Safety Month, Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) hosted a First Responder Lunch & Learn on May 22, bringing together emergency personnel from across the region for a day of education, collaboration and community engagement. Held at CVEC’s headquarters, the event provided an opportunity for first responders to learn about electrical safety topics that they may encounter in the field.
Zoo's Read for Adventure program rewards readers with free admission
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden’s statewide literacy and conservation program, Read for Adventure, is returning for its ninth year of inspiring a love of reading and nature in young Oklahomans. “Through the life of the program, Read for Adventure has brought more than 70,000 Oklahomans to the OKC Zoo with free general admission vouchers,” said Dwight Lawson, OKC Zoo’s executive director and CEO.
June gardening tips for Oklahoma
June is such an amazing month in the garden in Oklahoma. Everything is growing and blooming- including lots of weeds.
OBU trustees approve faculty promotion and appointment
The Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees approved a faculty promotion and an appointment during its meeting on May 9 at the Geiger Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Trustees approved Dr.
National CPR + AED Awareness Week: Train for moments that matter
National CPR & AED Awareness Week takes place June 1-7. During this week, and throughout the year, the American Red Cross encourages the public to enroll in CPR and AED training to help save a life when someone goes into cardiac arrest and minutes matter.
What to expect when you apply for FEMA assistance
OKLAHOMA CITY – If you live in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties and were affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21, 2025, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance. How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
Potawatomi Fire completes TBL series sweep of Enid Outlaws
It’s on to the next round for the two-time defending champion Potawatomi Fire.
Local players take the court in All State Girls Basketball Game
Local students took to the court Saturday for the Oklahoma Girls' Basketball Coaches Association Large School All State game.
From the desk of Sen. Grant Green
After 17 busy weeks of work and thoughtful debate on hundreds of policy proposals, the Senate officially adjourned this legislative session on Friday. Before wrapping up the session, both legislative chambers passed the state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.