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Squirrel and rabbit seasons capture the very best of the outdoors – glorious weather, good company and varied landscapes. In the small game woods, the most basic yet most important hunting skills are honed; skills like hunter safety, attention to detail, strategy, stealth, proper firearms handling and marksmanship. These are the building blocks of an effective, enjoyable hunting career that will pay dividends over time. And we’re inviting hunters to (re)discover the benefits that small game hunting can bring to the outdoor experience.

Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5 PM Monday, Feb. 19 and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

With the March 5 Election approaching, County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws. PERSONS ALLOWED INSIDE ELECTION ENCLOSURE It is a crime for any person other than voters and election officials to remain within 30 feet of a ballot box while an election is in place.

Polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM Tuesday, March 5, for the Presidential Preferential Primary Election. Greer County Election Board Secretary Debi Davis offers these important tips to voters— especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time.

STILLWATER — Oklahoma State University, in collaboration with the Groundwater Foundation, has launched a national campaign to bring awareness to groundwater access, education and industry training. At the center of the campaign is a televised public service announcement and resource-filled website that illustrate both the vitality of clean water and how populations often take it for granted.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce the release of the 2023 Fall Graduates List. A total of 423 students completed their degree requirements during the Fall 2023 semester and are honored in this list.

Oklahoma senior citizens, caregivers, and those interested in matters affecting aging Oklahomans are invited to the State Capitol for Senior Day on Monday, March 11. Attendees will have the opportunity to share ideas, needs and concerns with their state lawmakers, visit with organizations and state agencies to learn about services for older Oklahomans, and learn about current legislation that may affect older Oklahomans. The event is free to attend. All are welcome.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 Telisha Kay Bear, 55, Mangum, Domestic abuse: commits assault and battery against a person lived or living in the same household with the defendant..