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Dust Bowl Days Festival revives
A change of venue and activities on Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, at the 4th Dust Bowl Days (DBD) Farm and Ranch Festival in Sayre reversed a trajectory of declining attendance to one of solid participation. Lead Planner Kay Allen said the purpose of the festival is, “To...
Dennis Furr, longtime Oklahoma high school softball coach, dies at 49
Longtime Oklahoma high school softball coach Dennis Furr died Friday morning surrounded by his family and friends after a battle with cancer. He was 49. Furr's coaching career spanned nearly 20 years as a head coach, with experience at both the high school and college level. He appeared in the state championship game nine times at the high school level and won six fastpitch state titles. ...
Nehles Returns to Cowgirl Tennis Staff
STILLWATER- Oklahoma State's women's tennis team has brought back former associate head coach Henner Nehles in the same role, head coach Chris Young announced on Friday. "I am very excited to welcome Henner back to our program," Young said. "He is widely regarded as one of the best developmental coaches in our game and our players will benefit from his knowledge. He had a big impact on our program in just one year previously and I look forward to joining forces again."
Criminal Justice Resource Nonprofit Diversion Hub Closer To Construction Of New OKC Facility
Oklahoma is well above the national average for incarceration, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. The metro nonprofit Diversion Hub tries to stop cycles and create proactive solutions. The organization’s new building is closer to construction. In July the city council approved the final plans for Diversion Hub’s new...
6-year-old girl gets special honor at OKC Baseball Club game
OKLAHOMA CITY — A young girl who has battled a number of medical conditions was honored Friday at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. “We call her a tiny tornado. She can wreak havoc in like 30 seconds. If you close...
Sapulpa Has New Community Recycling Center
BY CHARLES BETZLER, HERALD WRITER SAPULPA –– D6 Inc., in partnership with Walmart, has placed a user-friendly recycling unit next to the Murphy gas station in the Walmart parking lot at 1002 […]. You are currently unauthorized to view this page. If you are a subscriber, you...
Young Mounds Softball Team Starts Practice
BY JOHN TRANCHINA, SPORTS EDITOR MOUNDS – The Mounds fast-pitch softball squad has already started official practices and while this might be a bit of a rebuilding year with a young […]. You are currently unauthorized to view this page. If you are a subscriber, you can login...
Indians Stay Alive in State Tourney
The Doenges Ford Indians are a victory away from the finals of the Oklahoma State Legion Tournament, as the Tribe won a gritty contest against a young Ada A’s team late on Friday night. Bartlesville topped the A’s 10-8. It was not easy. The Indians scored in each...
Oklahoma State to Host Four-star Virginia Small Forward Ryan Crotty
STILLWATER – Steve Lutz and Co. have worked hard trying to land the first commit in the 2025 class and have sent offers out to all corners of the country. The latest went to Kelvin Odih, a four-star SF out of South Kent (CT) School. Well, the Pokes are...
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority reassures water safety regarding turnpike plan
NORMAN, Okla. — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, which is looking to build a turnpike near Norman, wants to assure residents that their water supply is safe. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The response comes after a Norman City Council member wrote a resolution saying...
Sapulpa Public Library Hosts Water Day Event
BY CHARLES BETZLER, HERALD WRITER SAPULPA - Children who participated in the Thursday afternoon Story Time at the Sapulpa Library enjoyed more than a story. Sapulpa firefighters hooked up a hose […]. You are currently unauthorized to view this page. If you are a subscriber, you can login here....
LCSP holds annual back-to-school bash
The Love County Senior Program’s annual Back-to-School Bash will be held on Thursday, August 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. Because of the tornado, this year’s bash has been moved to the campus of Marietta Public Schools. Near the cafeteria, families can pick up a hot dog sponsored...
Oklahoma’s largest food provider seeing delays after USDA program change
OKLAHOMA CITY — While Oklahoma tribes are struggling to feed those in need due to a change in a program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the state’s largest food provider is also feeling the squeeze. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The USDA...
Bilby Plays in All-State Basketball on Home Floor
BY JOHN TRANCHINA, SPORTS EDITOR SAPULPA – She may have been a little bit rusty and didn’t necessarily play the best game of her career by any means, but Taylor Bilby definitely […]. You are currently unauthorized to view this page. If you are a subscriber, you...
Pawhuska's Streetscape project contract approved
After almost a decade and a half, Pawhuska city government is perhaps just weeks away from the beginning of actual work on a downtown beautification effort known as the Streetscape project. The preparation for the project dates back to 2010, when city government applied for a state Department of Transportation...
'Don't Forget Where You Came From': Tullahassee Community Center Reopens After Decades Of Being Closed
The City of Tullahassee in Wagoner County has reopened its community center after the mayor says it was closed more than 30 years ago. Tullahassee is one of only a few remaining all-black towns in Oklahoma, and its leaders say their goal with the John Ford Community Center is to bring more people back.
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