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STILLWATER, OKLA., June 12, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director, Kenneth Corn, announced today more than $50 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in eastern Oklahoma and the Panhandle to reliable and affordable highspeed internet.

After one-on-one negotiations flagged, a retired federal judge will now mediate a solution to Oklahoma’s long-running lawsuit against major poultry producers.

By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University Extension will partner with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture- Rural Development to host the Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training Seminar in Tulsa.

The Federal Communication Commission's Aordable Connectivity Program helps millions of households get and save on internet service

Ed Blau went to law school out of necessity.

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, the Great Plains District of the Oklahoma Society of NSDAR, consisting of the Washita, Malcolm Hunter, Lawton, Fort Reno, Duncan Indian Territory, Chisholm Fork, and Black Beaver Chapters, proudly unveiled and dedicated an America 250! Patriot Marker at the Thomas Stafford Air & Space Museum, Weatherford, Oklahoma.

PRESS RELEASE written by the 2023 Energy Camp Student Board of Directors Approximately 75 eighth graders from all across Oklahoma attended the 2023 Energy Camp, sponsored by Oklahoma’s Electric Cooperatives May 30-June 2, 2023. The camp was fun and exciting and campers learned about the different cooperatives and what goes on inside cooperatives. They also learned how to climb a pole, use different equipment, learned about the importance of the equipment, and about electricity and how it travels through wires as well as humans. Some of the skills developed during Energy Camp included working together, leadership skills and interview skills.

Gary and Brenda Quinn of Sayre were to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 29th, but plans were delayed because Gary had to have open heart surgery. They are planning a trip later in the fall to honor their commitment to each other and celebrate the milestone anniversary.

The Oklahoma State Legislature has approved $5 million in pandemic relief funds to assist Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) with establishing a new rural healthcare center on the Weatherford campus. The center will also become the new home of the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.

A 29-year-old Elk City woman is being held at the Beckham County Detention Center on a $20,000 bond after being charged with five criminal counts in the Beckham County District Court on June 12.

Longtime Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) benefactor Pioneer will serve as underwriting sponsor of the 2023 SWOSU Athletic Hall of Fame recognition and of the 17th Annual Athletic Auction & Dinner.

Oklahoma State Director, USDA Rural Development