WILBURTON –– The Eastern Oklahoma State College Agriculture Division is set to host the 3rd Annual Agricultural Hall of Fame Celebration Nov. 19, 2022, at 6 p.m.

was presented a certificate last week from Oklahoma State USDA Director Kenneth Corn, regarding a grant Dr. Randy Springfield wrote for the Ambulance Authority for the purchase of a new ambulance, two new ventilators, and lift assist equipment.

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FORT TOWSON –– Educators and the public have a new resource at the Fort Towson Historic Site. For the first time in 15 years, the site has a historical interpreter on staff.

CHOCTAW COUNTY –– The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), at the request of the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office, is conducting an investigation into a homicide/shooting/ suicide incident.

Livestock owners who plan to purchase hay over the next few months need to make careful and informed decisions to protect their animals, especially when purchasing hay from out of state. Buyers should be aware that the drought has significantly impacted forage quality this year.

VALLIANT — The Buffaloes finished their regular 2022 season at 7-3 after beating Valliant 33-14 last Saturday afternoon.

FORT TOWSON — The Rattan RAMS brought two teams to Fort Towson last week to kick off the early-2022 fall season basketball play, and just went gnarly after the opening tip-off, with the ladies blasting to a 16-2 opening quarter lead.

funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This year’s awards include 17 for a new category that supports implementation of climate adaptation strategies, and 6 for a new category that supports implementation of community relocation, managed retreat, or protect-in-place actions.