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Yukon Public Schools promotes literacy with free book giveaway at Shedeck Elementary
YUKON, Okla. (KOKH) — Addressing Oklahoma's literacy scores takes no days off, even on the 4th of July. Fox 25 attended a free book giveaway in Yukon, where many families braved the hot weather at Shedeck Elementary School to give their kids something to read this summer. "This is...
35 applicants seek Yukon CM post
Twenty-two Oklahomans were among 35 applicants for the Yukon city manager opening. The application period closed June 24 for the city’s top administrative position. The City of Yukon received 35 completed applications from 10 states, with 22 coming from Oklahoma and four from Texas. Other applicants were from Arizona,...
Washita Valley weekly becomes part of Chisholm Trail Community News
Washita Valley Publishing has announced recent changes in the publication of the Washita Valley Community News with new expanded coverage. “Because of the current economic climate,’ said Wayne Watts, publisher and owner of the Washita Valley Community News, “we are forced to take steps to be able to continue publishing in Chickasha, Grady and Caddo Counties and surrounding communities”.
Mayor shares patriotic thoughts with Freedom Fest crowds
Yukon Mayor Brian Pillmore addressed thousands of Yukon residents who gathered last week for the annual Freedom Fest celebration at Chisholm Trail Park. Pillmore spoke on the evenings of July 3 and 4 to audiences as they prepared to listen to patriotic music before spectacular fireworks displays at the 2024 Freedom Fest.
American Legion ‘Family Day’ offers historical insight
Yukon’s American Legion Post 160 hosted a Family Day from the hours of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at the Yukon Veterans Museum, 1010 W Main. The annual Family Day provided veterans as well as their families and supporters the opportunity to explore the rich military history of the United States by speaking with veterans and examining the exhibits the museum has to offer.
Oklahoma Czechs seek royalty contestants
Oklahoma Czechs, Inc, is now accepting applications for their 2024-2025 Oklahoma Czech-Slovak Royalty. They are looking for individuals to represent and promote Yukon’s Oklahoma Czech Festival and Oklahoma Czechs. Candidates must be Oklahoma residents of Czech or Slovak descent or legally adopted by a parent of Czech or Slovak...
Bi-monthly book sale benefits Yukon library
Bookworms recently wriggled their way into the bi-monthly Friends of the Library book sale at 510 Elm to load up on a treasure trove of summertime reading materials. Some shoppers were seen hauling bags of books from the quaint red brick building, while others were spotted dreamily browsing the large selection of well-organized titles under the huge shade tree on the front lawn.
Canadian County GOP awards student scholarships
The Canadian County Republicans on June 8 awarded three $1,000 scholarships to recent graduates from Mustang High School and Southwest Covenant School. The students and their parents were guests of honor at the annual Canadian County GOP Cookout at Canadian Valley Technology Center’s Cowan Campus. In addition to an...
Residents worry others will ruin fireworks fun at Mustang park by not cleaning up
MUSTANG, Okla. — Public fireworks sites can get pretty messy, and the cleanup takes a big effort. So, cities like Mustang have fines for people who don't clean up their fireworks' trash. Residents, however, say people ignore them. In Mustang, there's a section of a park near City Hall...
Churches and school teams clean up Mustang park after firework shows
MUSTANG, Okla. — Some vendors in Mustang were required to clean up their public park Friday, after days of residents shooting fireworks. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The city of Mustang requires fireworks vendors who are fundraising to come out and clean up on...
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