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Oklahoma Small Town, Known For Popular Sale, Left Severely Damaged
Following severe weather in parts of Oklahoma last night, Mountain View's sale barn announced that they would not be hosting their usual horse sale for July due to damage. In a town where the most exciting things every year are the fair, harvest and the monthly sale, it's a pretty big deal when you might not be able to make one happen.
Silver alert issued for missing Washita County man last seen Tuesday morning
SENTINEL, OK (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) issued a Silver Alert for an elderly man from Washita County. According to OHP, 73-year-old James Pearce was last seen on Tuesday around 9:10 am in Sentinel, Oklahoma. Officials said he was wearing a gray shirt, black shorts, and a...
Pool and Bathhouse – Weatherford OK
The Works Progress Administration built a Pool and Bathhouse in Weatherford OK. “As originally built in 1936, this was a flat-roofed brick building, with brick pilasters flanking the entrances. A bronze plaque on the bathhouse indicates the Weatherford Municipal Pool and the year 1996. We cannot confirm, but it appears that the pool and bathhouse were renovated in that year.
Virginia Beth Walker
Virginia Beth (Hall) Walker passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024 after battling Alzheimer’s disease. Throughout she maintained her kindness, compassion and love of family and dogs. Virginia embraced her long life, full of family, friends, and wonderful and varied experiences. Virginia was born November 29, 1935 to Raymond...
CMH’s Senior Life Solutions provides vital mental health services to Seniors
Cordell Memorial Hospital - Senior Life Solutions is spreading awareness of the challenges of receiving mental health access in rural areas. While mental illnesses have a similar prevalence in both rural and urban environments, the circumstances and access to treatment look different. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) tells us that rural residents face more obstacles in obtaining behavioral health services. As a result, distinct mental health differences are seen rurally compared to urban residents.
Stealth Fighter added to the collection at Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford
The Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford, Oklahoma, a few days ago added an F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter to its already formidable collection. The museum, which sits along Route 66, posted several photos and videos of the so-called “Raven Beauty” being hauled down Weatherford streets to its final destination.
Throwback Tulsa: Oklahoma astronaut meets Russians in Soyuz 49 years ago
49 year ago today, on July 17, 1975, U.S. Spacecraft Apollo 18 and Soviet Soyuz 19 rendezvoused in the first such meeting in space. Apollo’s three-man crew was commanded by Tom Stafford, a native of Weatherford, who said in Russian, “Hello. Very happy to see you.” This was Stafford’s fourth and final mission in space.
Mayor gives updates at
Pioneer CenterWeatherford Mayor Mike Brown spoke to visitors Tuesday morning at the Pioneer Center about recent project updates going on in town.Mayor Brown began the meeting by speaking about the $25,000 Midwestern Oklahoma Development Authority grant the city applied for, which will be used for the new nine-hole miniature golf course in Clark Park, across from Means Park. This feature will be…
Hydro-Eakly schools schedule enrollment days
Hydro-Eakly Public Schools has set enrollment dates for the 2024-25 school year.Enrollment for new students and pre-k students will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 29.Pre K through 5th grade new student enrollment will be in the Multipurpose Room. Sixth through 12th grade new student enrollment will be in the high school lobby.All new students should bring a shot record, birth certificate, social…
Two Oklahomans Drafted In MLB
Carson Benge from Oklahoma State University was drafted to the New York Mets as the number 19 pick. This makes him the highest OSU draft pick for the MLB since 2012. Kash Mayfield from Elk City was drafted to the San Diego Padres as the 25th pick in the draft.
Padres select Kash Mayfield in first round of 2024 MLB Draft
The Padres continued their streak of picking high schoolers with their first round pick in Sunday’s MLB Draft. Kash Mayfield out of Elk City High School in Oklahoma was the selection. According to The Oklahoman, he had a 0.16 ERA and 115 strikeouts in 44 innings this past season.
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