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This week at the House, we spent hours on the floor each day hearing, debating and voting on bills. Ultimately, we heard 163 bills, but that still leaves 380 House bills that are eligible to be considered in the coming weeks.
Read moreWashington, DC – Thursday, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) reintroduced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio Modernization Act, which directs NOAA to replace the outdated technology currently in use throughout its weather radio system. This bill is vital for stations that serve areas with little or no reliable quality cell phone service by ensuring they receive adequate upgrades for existing systems relating to weather alerts, such as tornadoes, earthquakes, avalanches, or chemical releases. It also establishes an initiative for broadcasts to transition to IP-based communications and develop options for backup capabilities and enhanced signal transmission. This legislation paves the way for future development and provides failsafe options, so the National Weather Radio (NWR) is never down for an extended period and outages will be less frequent. Rep. Bice introduced the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act with Representatives Max Miller (R-OH), Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR).
Read moreFirst United Bank hosted its Annual Stakeholder Meeting on February 20, 2023, at the Choctaw Resort in Durant. The event was attended by more than 2,000 employees, customers, and community members who gathered to celebrate the company’s purpose and values.
Read moreMarch 13 6 p.m. at the Cromwell Community Center AGENDA Call meeting to order. Roll call. Public Hearing 101 O’Neal Street – Owner – Tara & James Cellars – Renter – Nick Alred 102 O’Neal Street – Owner – Jessie & Chance Woodruff 104 O’Neal Street – Owner – Mario Jackson 103 Dodson – Owner – Roy Mulford & Jackie Smith 202 Jenkins – Owner Henry Bawcum 405 Shawnee Ave – Owner – Daphne Crouch Discuss with possible action on approving previous minutes.
Read moreWomen on Mission met March 9 in the Wewoka First Baptist Church Parlor.
Read moreNineteen East Central University students were inducted into the Oklahoma Gamma Chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society at ECU on March 9.
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Al and Delany Walker of Seminole have announced the engagement of their daughter, Mia, to Noah Gentry. Noah’s parents are Mark and April Gentry, also of Seminole.
Read moreCENTRAL Arcadia: March 6. Elevation is .5 ft. above normal, water temperature 48°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish fair on shad and worms around points and rocks. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Mark Murray, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County.
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