This year’s state budget includes $340 million to fund mental health and substance use services statewide, a 5.8 percent increase over the previous year’s funding mark. “We are very thankful to the Governor and legislature for their continued support of behavioral health services,” said Carrie Slatton-Hodges, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services commissioner.
How do you plan to enjoy this summer? Whether your plans include fun in the water, camping or grilling your favorites, the American Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma has some resources you can use to help you have a safe summer. And don’t forget your furry friends — there are even some safety tips to follow to help protect your pets as the weather warms up.
STILLWATER, Okla. – Many cattle ranchers are turning bulls in with their cows and heifers this time of year, and Mark Johnson, beef cattle breeding specialist for Oklahoma State University Extension, has some tips for a successful breeding season.
We all have days when we miss someone so terribly that our heart just aches. We never fully get over losing someone, nor should we. Their loving soul still moves about all around us. You can feel their presence everywhere. You heart talks with their memory, sometimes often.
The Pottawatomie County Election Board is offering classes for the precinct officials throughout the county. According to Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter, precinct officials staff the polling places in the county and they are required to participate in trainings to remain qualified to work on elections.
A 30-year-old man from Arkansas drowned in the Canadian River just south of Wanette Saturday afternoon. According to Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Detective Steven Sample, a group of friends and their families visited the Canadian River from Arkansas for Memorial Day weekend.
Please send items for the calendar to Elisabeth Slay, eslay@news-star.com and/or newsroom@news-star.com. June 2 The SPINNING SPOOLS QUILT GUILD will have their monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Editor’s note: This is a submitted candidate announcement. Call-outs began several weeks ago for candidates who chose to submit these for print. The deadline for all announcements was Friday, May 27, and this is the last one received by the deadline.
It’s Way-Back Wednesday. This week’s group of photos shows where residents spent time at leisure in the early 1900s, as Benson Park became a feature attraction in the area.
WASHINGTON – As gas prices in Oklahoma soared to record highs this past week, Oklahoma’s junior senator joined fellow Republican senators challenging the White House for its response to the energy crisis.