News from the election office
Over the next several weeks, 326,603 registered voters in Oklahoma, and around one thousand voters in Choctaw County will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. The notices are required by state law.
Frisco Depot Museum acquires two new volunteers
Museum Director The Frisco Depot Museum in March welcomed two new volunteers, Michelina Barcheri and Susan Ware. Ms. Ware is cleaning and rearranging the military room and Miss Barcheri is taking care of visitors and cleaning the front area. Thank you both so much for volunteering.
Morehouse receives grant for ‘Bee Box’
Lucile Morehouse, 12, is an active 4-H member in Choctaw County, Okla. She is the current president for her local 4-H club, shows animals and participates in martial arts. She just received the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development 2023 Enhancement Grant for her application called “Bee Box.”
Farm driving permit signed into law
Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, this week thanked the governor for signing into law a bill that will allow teens as young as 14 years old who live or work on a family farm to be eligible for a driving permit to go directly to or from home, work or school.
Congressman Lucas applauds Supreme Court’s WOTUS ruling
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. EPA, which ruled in favor of the Sackett’s and America’s landowners: “Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court is a win for Oklahoma’s farmers, ranchers, landowners,...
Humphrey, Bullard to hold town hall
Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, and Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, will hold a Meet Your Legislator in Person Town Hall meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, June 2, at the Gather Event Center, 216 N Main, Antlers.
Register to enter the 61st annual Hugo Rodeo Parade
The PRCA Rodeo Committee announces that the 61st annual Hugo Rodeo Parade will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 2. All area businesses, churches, homecoming classes, clubs and youth groups and individuals are urged to make plans to enter the parade to compete for cash prize money.
