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Collinsville neighbors blindsided by issues with mailbox height
COLLINSVILLE, Okla. — Notices about the height of mailboxes started showing up in a Collinsville neighborhood not long after a road project. "I had a notice in my mailbox saying my mailbox was no longer compliant with regulations," said May McCombs. Homeowners believed the resurfacing job raised the roads...
Collinsville Establishes Historic District to Preserve Downtown Charm
The City of Collinsville approved an ordinance to create a historic preservation district in downtown Collinsville. The purpose of the historic preservation district is to preserve, protect, and enhance the buildings in downtown Collinsville. Most of the buildings in the downtown area were built between 1910 and 1920. Ted Wright...
Pow-wow Coming Up in Skiatook
The 53rd annual Kihekah Steh Pow-wow to honor all veterans is taking place this weekend in Skiatook. The grand entry is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Gourd dancing will take place nightly as well. Children through the age...
Thank you for your service
There comes a time in our lives when parents or grandparents become more than we can handle. Sad but one of life’s situations that we pray never happens to us. Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs has seven State Veterans Homes in Ardmore, Claremore, Clinton, Lawton, Norman, Sulphur and Sallisaw. We spoke with Candice McIntire of the ODVA, and she said that veterans can enroll early because if they wait it could be a hardship on the family and by pre-enrolling can be placed on the inactive waiting list. The Veterans Homes, according to Tracy Wilkinson in Norman, have two waiting lists for admission to the nursing home, one an active waiting list for veterans that need to be admitted when possible and an inactive waiting list of veterans who may or may not need a nursing home in the future. Being on the inactive waiting list does not insure a room but most of the paperwork is completed. Visit oklahoma.gov/veterans.html or call Candice McIntire at 405-523-4092 for more information.
Nowata Commissioners Discuss Boiler Bids and Private Property Agreements
The Nowata County Commissioners started their Monday meeting talking about courthouse improvements, including quotes on a replacement for a new boiler. No bids were selected, and the selection process will extend for another week. Commissioner Paul Crupper talked about an agreement to work on private property in reference to District...
New Mobile Medical Unit Schedule for Osage Nation
The Osage Nation Health System has had to make some adjustments to its mobile medical unit schedule. They will continue to serve the Skiatook, Fairfax and Hominy communities this week. On Tuesday, they will be visiting the Osage Casino in Skiatook. On Wednesday, the mobile unit will be at the...
Green Country Schools Adapt To New Communication Law
Summer break is quickly coming to an end for Green Country students. For several districts, the start of the upcoming year means new methods of communication between school employees and students. A new law now requires parents to be included in conversations between school employees and students, or for communication...
Catoosa Public Schools announces cafeteria as new community storm shelter
CATOOSA, Okla. — Catoosa Public Schools announced they now have a storm shelter that is open for both students and the community. FOX23 reported on Tuesday Catoosa Public Schools (CPS) announced it’s offering a solution for their community during severe weather. In a recent social media post, CPS...
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