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Jenks dedicates state’s first Purple Heart Garden to honor military heroes

Monday, August 18 by News 6

Jenks Mayor Cory Box JENKS, Okla. -Community members gathered in Jenks this weekend to dedicate a new Purple Heart Garden at Veterans Park, created to honor service members wounded or killed in combat.City leaders and residents joined together for the ceremony, which marked the unveiling of what officials say is the only Purple Heart... Read More.

NOC to Become Purple Heart College

Tuesday, May 20 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved a proclamation that makes NOC a Purple Heart College.Regents passed the proclamation at a recent meeting in Enid.The board heard a presentation from Elaine Johns, Executive Director of the Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park in Enid. Three-time Purple Heart recipient Jack Toney was also... Read More.

Deputies Injured In April Shootout Recognized With Medal Of Honor, Purple Heart Awards

Wednesday, September 7 by Lyman James

Three deputies with the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office were honored Tuesday morning during the Cowley County Commission meeting in Winfield.Deputies Cory Sunnenberg, John Vanroyen and Brian Young were recipients of Medal of Honor and Purple Hearts awards.All three men were shot at and injured in the line of duty during a... Read More.

Fry Named Recipient Of Tiger Heart Award

Wednesday, August 17 by Lyman James

Micah Fry, the Workforce & Community Education Assistant/Golden Tigers Coordinator at Cowley College, was recently named the recipient of the fall 2022 Tiger Heart Award.According to a news release from the college, the award is presented each semester to an employee that has gone above and beyond to help a fellow employee, therefore exhibiting... Read More.

AUDIO: New Executive Director Of Eagle Nest, Inc., Says Mission Is ‘A Work Of Heart’

Tuesday, July 26 by Lyman James

Eagle Nest, Inc., has a new executive director.Robin Henderson will take over for Gayle McPherson, who co-founded Eagle Nest in 2000 with Nola Brown."I'm honored to come in behind her and complete and fulfill this mission," said Henderson Monday morning on KSOK's Get Up & Go Show.Eagle Nest is a nonprofit community organization in... Read More.