Nine Southwestern Oklahoma State University students have been awarded internships for summer 2022 from the NASA Oklahoma Space Grant Program.
According to Madeline Baugher, SWOSU’s program coordinator for the NASA Oklahoma Space Grant, the nine students were selected by faculty in computer science and engineering technology and will work at NASA, two Oklahoma companies and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Gideon Tinsley was born to William Henry Tinsley and Sally Pearl (Wright) Tinsley on April 5, 1927, in Hinton.
Gid attended Eakly schools until he left school early, not graduating so he could lie about his age to join the Navy in May 1945, where he mostly served on the USS Duluth visiting Japan, Hawaii and China. During his naval service, Gid was awarded the Victory Medal.
Betty Lou (Cunningham) Sears was born Jan. 12, 1931, and passed away May 1, 2022.
Betty graduated from El Reno High School and married Carlos Eugene (Gene) Sears. Betty led a very full life raising her four children and helping run her and Gene’s business.
She had a love of remodeling furniture, houses, or anything that needed to be made beautiful. Her family and church were the most important things to her.
She will be missed and remembered by many.
Miles to Go is the story of a family from Africa in search of authentic America along the country’s most famous highway, Route 66.
Traveling the scenic byway from Illinois to California, they come across a fascinating assortment of historical landmarks, partake in quirky roadside attractions and meet more than a few colorful characters.
Do you have an interest in plants?
Would you like to learn from the professionals in the field?
Do you like networking and gathering with other people who have similar interests?
Consider joining the Master Gardener training class this fall, starting on Aug. 31. Many of the lessons are taught by Extension specialists from OSU-Stillwater in the field of horticulture.
Topics range from entomology to water conservation.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) listed the entities earning the status of Certified Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative launched in 2003 to recognize businesses and organizations that implement best practices and policies that support improved health and wellness.
Certified Healthy Oklahoma – a collaborative effort of OSDH, The Oklahoma Academy, Oklahoma Turning Point Council and the State Chamber of Oklahoma – offers certifications in six categories: Business, Campus, Community, Congregation, Early Childhood Program and School.
Tribes across the nation are increasingly buying back or being gifted back property in their ancestral homelands, either to build economic sustainability or to manage cultural preservation sites.
Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizen Galen Cloud said he was filled with sobering thoughts the last time he visited his tribe’s homeland.
As he drove the 10 hours from Okmulgee to Oxford, Ala., complaining about traffic, he recalled how his ancestors had to walk that distance against their wills.
MUNICIPAL COURT
Thomas Wayne Cecil, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Calvin James Everett, Union City, speeding, $165.
Corey Dale Glasco, El Reno, failure to appear warrant, $295.
DeLorean Melinda Langley, Geary, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Henry Lee Brown, Geary, failure to appear warrant, $295.
Audrey May Souder, El Reno, inattentive driving resulting in collision, $175.
Tabatha Ann Wheeler, Hinton, speeding, $175.
Regeania Bryant Trow, Piedmont, failure to stop at stop sign, $165.
Four area seniors, three from El Reno High School, have been selected to play in the 2022 Western Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association’s All-Star Games.
El Reno’s Vincent Walker was named to the Large West team as a pitcher, while Brayden Fulton was picked as one of two catchers on the same squad. Dacus Cooper was selected as an infielder.
The trio will join Calumet’s Jaxon Olive, who was named to the Small West squad as an outfielder.
El Reno High School seniors Tetona Woods, left, and Janae Black-Harmon signed national letters of intent to play basketball for Coffeyville Community College in Kansas last week.
