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STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University researchers have partnered with other state and federal entities to improve the management of water resources across the state.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is entering into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program. More than $6.3 million is available in competitive grant funding for projects designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain.

CENTRAL Edwards Park: December 25. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal (stable). Water temperature 56°F and stained. Rainbow trout fair on nymphs, PowerBait, spinnerbaits, and other around docks, points, and spillway. Comments: Corn, Power bait colors - pink, yellow, white. Report submitted by Keith Thomas, fisheries biologist in Cleveland County.

Take a walk. Walking or hiking in winter can be quiet and peaceful. Slow down and notice the sounds and activities of animals around you. Make it extra fun by going with family and friends, setting a distance goal, and celebrating your completion with hot cocoa. Mix it up by taking a night hike with flashlights or headlamps and notice how the sounds and sights differ from a daytime hike.

FAMILY FEATURES

Allen Donnell Graybill, 81, of El Reno, Oklahoma was born October 25, 1942 in Elk City,Oklahoma. He is the son of Otha Allen and Reta Dwendlyn (Weir) Graybill. He went to walk the golden streets of heaven on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma surrounded by his loving family.

Cheryl Eloise Knight was born September 3rd, 1949 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Lena Violet (Heatly) and Dewey Walter McCarty. She passed away in Elk City, Oklahoma on Thursday, December 14th, 2023 at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 11 days.

Jerry Don Downey, 73 year old Woodward resident passed away, Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Oklahoma City. Graveside memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, December 28, 2023 in the May Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Billings Funeral Home.

A 32-year-old Midwest City woman has been released on bond from the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with possession of a stolen vehicle.

An arrest warrant has been issued issued for a Sayre woman for charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute, a felon in possession of a firearm, and knowingly possessing stolen property.

9 piano students of Ivory ‘N Ovations performed Christmas solos and duets in a cozy setting of their own family and friends on December 16 at the home of their instructor, Jerri Headrick. This year, instead of the entire studio performing at once, students came throughout the day with their families and played just for them. Each student played a solo and a piano duet. Some students were joined by other family members for the duet portion. Afterperformance, the smell of coffee and Christmas cider wafted through the room, as well as delectable treats provided by Marlene Breeze.

Oklahoma City, OK–The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) has provided 213,528 Fentanyl test kits and 427,056 Naloxone doses to Oklahomans since 2021 through community programs and online orders at okimready.org.