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Mark Liotta is chief deputy for the Tulsa County Assessor

January 13, 2022

Tulsa County Assessor John A. Wright has appointed former state legislator Mark Liotta as Chief Deputy County Assessor, effective immediately. Chief Deputy Liotta succeeds Leisa Weintraub, who will continue in her role as General Counsel to the Assessor. Liotta joined the Tulsa County Assessor’s office in September 2021 and immediately assumed the human resource director…

Warming stations are available

January 13, 2022

As cold weather hits Tulsa, there are two warming stations open for anyone seeking shelter from the cold, namely: The Salvation Army Center of Hope, 102 N. Denver Ave. It is open 24/7 but Due to social distancing, capacity limits are in place.*** John 3:16 Mission, 506 N. Cheyenne It is open 24/7 and will…

Stuart Park closed for construction

January 13, 2022

Stuart Park, located at 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road, will be closed during construction at Gilcrease Museum, as access to the park and parking area is no longer safe for the public. “The safety of visitors and construction crews are the top priority during construction,” Anna America, Chief of Culture and Recreation, Parks Director said….

More antibody testing is available

January 13, 2022

Blood donors will know more about the status of their immunity to COVID-19 thanks to a new antibody testing method offered by the Oklahoma Blood Institute. The new testing runs through Jan. 31 and individual results will give donors a broader understanding of their bodies’ immune response, whether those antibodies come from natural infection or…

100 years for Rich & Cartmill

January 13, 2022

(PRNewswire) – Tulsa headquartered, Rich & Cartmill Insurance and Bonds announced the 100th Anniversary of their organization. Established by John R. Cartmill and Irwin D. Rich, Rich & Cartmill has been an insurance provider since 1922. They are one of the largest, privately-held Trusted Choice independent insurance agencies and recognized as one of the Top…

Extended hours for virus testing

January 13, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY – With COVID-19 testing in higher demand and increased cases recently, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is extending COVID-19 testing hours at local county health departments, and will offer weekend availability at select locations. Testing locations and hours can be found at oklahoma.gov/covid19/testing-sites or county health department pages. Call county health departments…

City animal shelter gets reopened

January 13, 2022

City of Tulsa Animal Welfare (TAW) has reopened after being closed following several confirmed cases of canine distemper virus. Adoptions are by appointment only and all adoptions will resume at normal cost next week. “We are excited to begin the new year by finding loving homes for those dogs that were housed with us throughout…

2021 was filled with turmoil

January 6, 2022

Here are some of the highlights of the news covered by the Tulsa Beacon in 2021. January The Oklahoma football team finished the pandemic-plagued 2020 season on a high note with a 53-20 win over Florida in the Cotton Bowl. Cowboys quarterback Spencer Sanders passed for 305 yards and four scores as OSU (8-3) edged…

Tulsa prepares for winter weather

January 6, 2022

With winter here, the City of Tulsa has been preparing for any potential winter weather this season may bring. The City works closely with the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency (TAEMA) and NWS Tulsa to monitor weather forecasts and conditions to be ready for whenever the first winter storm comes. The City of Tulsa is…

Stock the Station donates more food

January 6, 2022

The City of Tulsa’s annual “Stock the Station” Food Drive raised $1,369.50 for the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma this yeIn 2020, the Food Bank distributed 3.7 million more pounds of food annually since the last pre-pandemic year. The Food Bank currently provides access to the equivalent of 525,000 meals per week for Oklahomans…