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Drumright Historical Museum gets grant to preserve local history online

Tuesday, May 6 by News 6

DRUMRIGHT, Okla. -The Drumright Historical Society is preparing to step into the digital age, thanks to a new grant aimed at strengthening the town’s connection to its past.A $3,500 award from the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program will fund the creation of a new website for the museum—an essential step, leaders say, in boosting engagement... Read More.

Myles Garrett Becomes Highest-Paid Non-Quarterback in NFL History at $40 Million Per Year

Tuesday, March 11 by AP

Myles Garrett is staying in Cleveland after the Browns gave him a record four-year contract extension that makes the four-time All-Pro edge rusher the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.A person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press that Garrett’s deal includes $122.8 million guaranteed, an average annual salary of $40 million with... Read More.

Black Leadership is Now: House Democrat Members to Host Black History Day at the Capitol

Monday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – February 25, members of the House Democratic Caucus will host the Annual Black History Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. "We are excited to be bringing back the Black History Day at the Capitol program for the 3rd year in a row,” said Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City. “We're honored to have... Read More.

NOC Enid Hosts Black History Month program Feb. 20

Thursday, February 20 by Ponca City Now

City of Enid Ward 2 Commissioner Derwin Norwood will speak at Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 20 at NOC Enid.The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Montgomery Hall in the Gantz Center.Norwood will speak on “African Americans and Labor.” All NOC students, faculty, staff, and the public are invited.A free lunch serving... Read More.

Oklahoma History Center Museum to Host Panel Discussion for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Thursday, January 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — On Monday, January 27th, from 1-3 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center Museum will host a panel discussion for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. More than six million Jews in Europe were murdered by Nazi Germany between 1941 and 1945. Another five million victims include other people deemed undesirable. The genocide victims were taken... Read More.

Jonathan Waddell gives Black History Month speech

Tuesday, March 2 by Lyman James

In celebration of Black History Month, Northern Oklahoma College hosted Jonathan Waddell in Enid Thursday. Waddell spoke on the Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity; Exploring the African Diaspora and the Spread of Black Families Across the United States. Waddell spoke of his own family and how they influenced his life. “My mother was... Read More.

Ponca City Humane Society Nears It’s Goal To Build Upon History

Tuesday, February 12 by Lyman James

With the help of generous animal lovers across Northern Oklahoma, the Ponca City Humane Society is now within $200,000 of their $1.4 million goal. PCHuS Board President Chuck Greenwood and Board Vice President Sue Boettcher are leading the effort to renovate and expand the existing no-kill shelter facility. Both community leaders want to invite... Read More.