NOC Enid’s Jason Turnbow Completes Service
After four years as a Northern Oklahoma College regent, Enid’s Jason Turnbow completed his service during the June meeting in Tonkawa.
At... Read More.
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Heartland Flyer faces service suspension due to lack of funding from Texas
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Heartland Flyer is facing a service suspension on or before October 1, because it will not have the funding it needs to continue operating.
The Heartland Flyer train service has been helping Oklahomans travel to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for more than 25 years. According to Amtrack, the Heartland Flyer... Read More.
Service Animal Protection Bill Becomes Law
OKLAHOMA CITY –
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1178 became law after Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, successfully led an override of the governor’s veto. The bill strengthens Oklahoma’s laws regarding service animals, ensuring greater protection for individuals with disabilities.
The new law clarifies that only animals trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities qualify as... Read More.
Heartland Flyer: Oklahoma Transportation Commission to discuss funding for passenger rail service
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The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will assemble for its monthly meeting on Monday and plan to discuss the status of funding for the Heartland Flyer, the passenger rail line connecting Oklahoma and Texas.
In April, the Texas state legislature cut funding for the Texas Department of Transportation's role in operating the Heartland Flyer, jeopardizing the... Read More.
AmeriCorps service program that touches every state gets targeted by Elon Musk’s DOGE
(AP) — A community service program that sends young adults across the U.S. to respond to natural disasters and help with community projects was the latest target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash government spending.
AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps informed volunteers on Tuesday that they would exit the program early “due to programmatic... Read More.
Trump Says He’s Ending Secret Service Protection for Biden’s Adult Children
President Donald Trump said Monday he was ending “immediately” the Secret Service protection details assigned to Democrat Joe Biden's adult children, which the former president had extended to July shortly before leaving office in January.
The Republican president on social media objected to what he said were 18 agents assigned to Hunter Biden's protective detail... Read More.
Pioneer Tech Center “Clips for a Cause” Fundraiser for Service Dog for Oklahoma Veteran Monday
Calling all men!
Come out on Monday, March 3rd to Pioneer Tech Center, 2101 N. Ash St., from 9am to 4pm to get a haircut and support “Clips for a Cause”.
Students, local barbers, and cosmetologists will be providing men’s haircuts by donation only.
All donations will be given to Honoring America's Warriors with a goal to... Read More.
NOC Provides Income Tax Preparation Service
Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is providing free basic income tax return preparation for students, NOC employees, and area residents starting Feb. 13 at NOC Tonkawa.
Singles or families making less than $75,000 per year qualify for the free service.
Trained tax preparers from the NOC Business Division and area volunteers will be available for tax assistance... Read More.
TikTok says it’s restoring service to US users based on Trump’s promised executive order
AP- TikTok said Sunday it was restoring service to users in the United States just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban, which President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to pause by executive order on his first day in office.
Trump... Read More.
Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Inc. Annual Candle Lighting Memorial Service Today
Hospice of NC Oklahoma will have a candle lighting ceremony today at 6pm at the Carolyn Renfro Event Center at 445... Read More.
State of Orange: A Cowboy Day of Service draws thousands of volunteers
(STILLWATER, Okla., April 15, 2024) — This spring, Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum announced a visionary new service project — State of Orange: A Day of Cowboy Service. On Saturday, over 3,000 participants answered the call to make a difference at more than 350 event locations nationwide, demonstrating how the university’s... Read More.
Fell Celebrated For His Decades Of Service At Winfield BOE Meeting
Winfield community member and longtime school district employee Tom Fell was recognized earlier this week during Monday night's USD 465 Board of Education meeting.
Fell, the USD 465 Director of Business and Finance/Board Clerk, is retiring after more than 26 years of service to the district.
During the meeting Fell was honored for his years in... Read More.
