Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) National Office of Disaster Assistance was in Seminole ast week to meet with varous disaster relief agency epresentatives and community leaders.
Joint federal/state Disaster Recovery Centers DRCs) are now open in Pottawatomie and kmulgee Counties to help survivors affected by e severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 2-8. Survivors from any of the seven designated ounties can meet face to face with FEMA and e U.S.
The state’s most recognized non-profit water quality advocate painted a dire picture for Oklahoma’s scenic rivers Tuesday as the state’s Department of Environmental Quality entered an emergency rulemaking process that revealed it is in an awkward period.
Pottawatomie County Commissioners have approved quotes for various projects at Shawnee Public Schools using the district’s portion of county education sales tax funds. In the Monday meeting, commissioners approved a $23,500 quote from School & Office Products for SPS to install portable backs to the center bleachers in Jim Thorpe Stadium at Shawnee High School.
No one is immune to the sad experience of grieving the death of a loved one. Yet, until the death of a significant person happens in our lives, we tend to deny the certainty of death and minimize the impact it has on the quality of our lives. Then when it does happen, it seems like the floor falls out from beneath us. If we are lucky, we get a crash course in grieving from a counselor, clergy person, or social worker.
Increasing the number of new hunters in the field is important to continuing the American hunting tradition. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation engages in activities to create new hunters, and supports the efforts of conservation partners also working to support America’s hunting heritage.
Thanks to the efforts of multiple community groups and numerous volunteers, the Homeless Resource Center, operated by the City of Shawnee, is open for the homeless. The resource center is housed at the Shawnee Rescue Mission located at 506 S Beard Street.
The Avedis Foundation has just awarded a $20,000 grant to the Salvation Army-Shawnee for use with its emergency shelter. The gift from Avedis -- combined with donations from other local supporters -- helped the local Salvation Army reach a match goal from The Paul Milburn Match Fund of $150,000.
Joint federal/state Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are now open in Pottawatomie and Okmulgee Counties to help survivors affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 2-8. Survivors from any of the seven designated counties can meet face to face with FEMA and the U.S.
US military making plans in case Pelosi travels to Taiwan SYDNEY (AP) — U.S. officials say they have little fear that China would attack Nancy Pelosi’s plane if she flies to Taiwan.