The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has announced the availability of approximately $31 million in funding for projects as part of the Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) program.

Senate Ed Proposal is a “Some Win, Most Lose” Plan In February, Oklahoma House Republicans authored historic appropriations into public education through a two-part plan designed to provide educational freedom and opportunities for all Oklahoma students, parents, teachers and schools. A month later, the Senate carelessly amended our proposed $500 million investment into Oklahoma’s public schools and butchered educational choices for parents.

CHOCTAW COUNTY –– A Fort Towson man was airlifted to a Texas hospital after motor vehicle wreck Saturday on OK 109, approximately two miles south of Fort Towson. According to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Julius Vernon, 42, was traveling southbound on OK 109 when his vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway and traveled 173 feet before striking a tree.

CHOCTAW COUNTY –– A Paris, Texas, man was airlifted to a Texas hospital last Wednesday after the motor vehicle he was driving struck a tree in Swink, Okla. According to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Jesse Black, 55, was westbound on US.

On the third Saturday of each month, young visitors are encouraged to learn about history through fun, hands-on historic activities during the Kids Make History series at the Fort Towson Historic Site. The research-based programs will include games, cooking, historic arts and crafts, and reenacting skills.

Congratulations to the winners of the 65th Miss Boswell High Pageant. Bella Manous: Miss Boswell High 2023; Top Talent Award; Top Interview Award. Rilee Ribera: First Runner Up. Jessenia Rubio: Second Runner Up; Miss Congeniality.

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The KEDDO Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program is looking for special people to visit and advocate for longterm care residents. Most residents just need a friendly face to listen and convey to them that someone cares. An Ombudsman can work to resolve any concerns or problems residents may have within the facility. The Ombudsman volunteer is a person who cares enough to want to make a difference in the resident’s life and will work with the facility to resolve their concerns.