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Ceremony for Gilcrease Expressway

October 31, 2019

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on the Gilcrease Expressway extension as part of the Driving Forward initiative on October 22. Gov. Kevin Stitt, Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz and other officials attended the event. “This groundbreaking ceremony represents our effort and determination to make Oklahoma…

Jewish Film Festival is Nov. 10-14

October 31, 2019

The 6th Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival returns to Circle Cinema this November 10-14. The five-day fest highlights Jewish Culture through new and classic films from Israel and around the world. The lineup is: Fiddler On The Roof Sing-along November 11 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10. Redemption November 10 at 7 p.m. GI Jews November…

Kunzweiler elected to ODAA Board

October 31, 2019

On June 20, the Oklahoma District Attorneys Association (ODAA) installed its new leadership for a one year term. District 6 District Attorney Jason Hicks, (Caddo, Grady, Jefferson and Stephens counties) was installed as president of the association, while District 2 District Attorney Angela Marsee (Beckham, Custer, Ellis, Roger Mills and Washita counties) will serve as…

Annual Salute to Veterans Nov. 10

October 31, 2019

The Military History Center will present its annual Salute to Veterans concert at the Broken Arrow Kirkland Theater located at 808 East College Street at 2 p.m. on November 10. Veterans Day is November 11. After the Presentation of Colors by the Broken Arrow High School Air Force JROTC, 2019 Miss Broken Arrow, Maggie Bond,…

Sen. Silk to run for Congress

October 24, 2019

State Sen. Joseph Silk, R-Broken Bow, will seek the GOP nomination for U.S. Congress in the 2nd District. Silk, a champion for the rights of unborn children, will probably face U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullins, R-Oklahoma. Mullins has not formally announced his intention to run for a fifth term. When Mullins first ran, he committed to…

Medicaid expansion means higher taxes for Oklahomans

October 24, 2019 Ray Carter

If Oklahoma expands its Medicaid program to cover able-bodied adults, as allowed by the federal Affordable Care Act, Oklahoma government will have to either raise taxes or divert money from other programs, U.S. Sen. James Lankford warns. “No question, if we expand Medicaid in Oklahoma, no one really knows what dollar amount that will mean…

Local Civil Air Patrol promotes youth

October 24, 2019 Capt. Brandon Lunsford

Civil Air Patrol’s Oklahoma Wing is comprised of 18 units across the state. The newest flight is located at R.L. Jones Airport at the Tulsa Technology Center at 91st Street and Elm Place on the border with Jenks. “We started looking into the possibility of a new flight at the Tulsa Technology Center location when…

Census is important for Oklahoma to get federal funding

October 24, 2019

The Oklahoma Senate Rules Committee learned about the importance of census participation and the negative impact that can occur from underreporting as recent presentations were made by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits and the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy. Sen. Paul Scott, R-Duncan, requested the interim…

Clergy training to assist veterans

October 24, 2019

U.S. Veterans Administration Chaplain Service will hold free Community Clergy Training on Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tulsa Wesleyan Church at 701 S. Mingo Road. Training topics will include: Identifying potential conflicts between civilian and military cultures. Identifying actions community clergy can take to assist military personnel and their families with…

Options for college savings accounts

October 24, 2019

Management of Oklahoma’s 529 college savings plans has been opened for competition, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel said. Started in April 2000, the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan currently contains more than $925 million in more than 56,000 accounts. The Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan is a direct-sold plan, meaning parents and grandparents make their contributions…