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Oklahoma State University has launched a national search for a new dean of its College of Veterinary Medicine, OSU President Jim Hess announced Monday. The search comes at a pivotal time for OSU’s veterinary medicine program, which is preparing to oversee the construction of a $330 million stateof- the-art veterinary teaching hospital.

WILBURTON –– Two Boswell students placed in their respective categories at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Southeast District Speech Contest held in Wilburton, Nov. 13.

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The federal government has reopened, and the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is providing guidance for federal employees and contractors who filed unemployment claims during the shutdown.

Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd released her forensic audit report for the City of Konawa in Seminole County. Auditor Byrd launched the investigation after receiving a request from the City Council in 2020. Additional investigations were requested in 2021 and 2023.

The Iris Garden Club of Hugo met on Oct. 27 at the Burnside community room.

Felony 104 – Evette Rose Villareal: DUI and being involved in a vehicle accident. 105 – Waylon Paul Tripp: Larceny of merchandise from a retailer.

the point There are a number of projects around Choctaw County that indicate some positive development energy for the area. That’s something to be excited about.

OKLAHOMA CITY – In a brief filed Monday, State Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, reiterated his challenge to $250 million in recent rate increases and more than $1 billion of bond payments approved by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) and currently being collected from customers of electric utility Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO). PSO primarily serves customers in Tulsa, McAlester, Lawton and surrounding areas.