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I-44/Bailey Turnpike is converted to cashless tolling

June 23, 2022

The I-44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike began its transition to PlatePay on the mainline between Lawton and Oklahoma City on June 21. It is the first of three H.E. Bailey turnpike sections converting to cashless tolling. The timeline for the three I-44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike sections converting to PlatePay are: June 21: Chickasha, Newcastle and SH-4/H.E. Bailey spur…

After distemper virus outbreak, Tulsa Animal Shelter opens

June 23, 2022

The City of Tulsa Animal Welfare (TAW) reopened for adoptions on June 10. The shelter had been closed since May 6 after cases of canine distemper virus (CDV) were detected. During the past month, TAW treated animals at the shelter and took proactive measures to prevent the spread of CDV. All dogs that were potentially…

VOM to honor martyr John Chau

June 23, 2022

BARTLESVILLE (PRNewswire) – “Deluded idiot.” On June 29, the Day of the Christian Martyr, VOM will honor Chau’s example by adding his name to the Martyr’s Memorial. God called John Chau to North Sentinel Island, where the people have no contact with outsiders and they have responded violently to past contact. John still obeyed, preparing…

Seniors ponder use of technology

June 23, 2022 John Grimaldi

WASHINGTON, D.C. — I miss my typewriter! I miss the sound and the feel of it. But, alas, they tell me, “it’s the 21st century, get with it.” My response is, “I could pick a century out of a hat and get a better one.” I admit it — I am technologically deficient. So I…

Asian American Festival June 25

June 23, 2022

Celebrate and learn about Asian American cultures and customs with entertaining, educational events for the entire family as Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) presents its 20th annual Asian American Festival on June 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett. This family-friendly festival is sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust and admission is…

Ranch Terrace Nursing home closes

June 23, 2022

SAPULPA – Ranch Terrace Nursing Home in Sapulpa has announced it will close on August 15 due to an inability to maintain legally required staffing levels. By the closing date, all residents will be transferred to other facilities or living arrangements. The facility, built to serve up to 85 residents, had 30 at the time…

Heatstroke is deadly for children

June 23, 2022

Outside of vehicle crashes, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children in the United States. In 2021, at least 23 children died as a result of being left in a hot car. And more than 900 children have died of heatstroke since 1998 because they were left or became trapped in a hot…

Fewer dogs, cats were euthanized in Oklahoma despite more in shelters

June 23, 2022

Best Friends Animal Society, an animal welfare organization, released newly collected data which gives a national overview of the number of dogs and cats that enter and exit shelters in a given year. The data for Oklahoma shows that while more animals entered animal shelters across the state in 2021, fewer cats and dogs were…

Cherokee chief orders Oklahoma flag not be displayed

June 16, 2022 Ray Carter

Through a new executive order, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. has prohibited display of the state flag of Oklahoma at tribal facilities. Hoskin’s executive order declares that the chief of staff of the Cherokee Nation shall “cause all flags of the State of Oklahoma to be removed from Cherokee Nation properties” by Sept….

Lawmaker wants answers about a forced ‘unity’ march

June 16, 2022

Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, sent a letter to University of Oklahoma Athletic Director Joe Castiglione asking for a response regarding reports he used his position to compel OU student athletes to participate in a unity march. In the letter he wrote: “…I have received reports that you have used your influence and office to compel…