Bill Providing Paid Maternity Leave for State Employees Passes House

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, on Tuesday passed legislation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives to provide six weeks of paid maternity leave for full-time state employees following the birth or adoption of a child. Under Senate Bill 193, mothers must be full-time state employees for at least two years before being eligible... Read More.
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Kay County Health Department providing vaccines before school year

The Kay County Health Department will be providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center on Thursday, July 22 and July 29 from 1:00 to 6:00. The following vaccines will be available (Tdap, HPV, & MCV).For those interested, COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines will also be available for students age 12 and up. In order to receive... Read More.
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Cimarron Transit providing rides to help citizens wanting to get COVID-19 vaccine

Cimarron Transit is providing free in-town rides to assist citizens wanting the COVID-19 vaccine. Citizens must reside in the following communities and have an appointment scheduled. All rides are subject to availability!Cities Ride Line • Bartlesville 918-336-2233 • Bristow 800-789-7314 • Cleveland 800-789-7314 • Drumright 800-789-7314 • Mannford 800-789-7314 • Pawnee 800-789-7314 • Ponca City 580-718-0444 • Skiatook 918-396-4466

Details for local schools providing Grab-n-Go meals

PONCA CITYBeginning Monday, March 23, the PCPS Child Nutrition Program will be providing pre-packaged grab and go meals at no cost for children ages 1-18. The meals will be available from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Locations include Po-Hi (5th St. Parking lot), West Middle School, Garfield & Union. Please refer to the Child... Read More.
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Local Businesses Providing First Hour For Senior Citizens

Businesses around the country are allowing the first hour of a morning to older customers only. This includes the listed businesses below. NEWKIRK:Apple Market will provide their first hour Friday and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-9 a.m.Dollar General offering first hour every day BLACKWELL:United Supermarket and Dollar General offering first hour daily. TONKAWA:Venture Foods and Dollar General offering... Read More.