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Percentage of homeowners remain open to refinancing
19+ hour, 7+ min ago (265+ words) COLUMBIA, Mo. " Refi. com, an online digital lending platform and matching service that connects homeowners with lenders for mortgage refinancing, reports that one-third of homeowners say they are refinancing or likely to refinance within the next two years despite elevated…...
Chickasha police chief's retirement party slated July 9
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (167+ words) The looming retirement of Goebel Music as Chickasha's police chief will be celebrated with a party July 9 at Drover Hills Golf Course's country club, his wife, Joanna, announced. The come-andgo event will be held from 1 to 3 p. m. , and hot dogs will…...
CCDC equipment installation agreement approved
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (389+ words) LAWTON " A material-and-installation agreement with Digi Security Systems for the $404, 000 Jail Controls upgrade at the Comanche County jail was approved June 22 by the Facilities Authority. The equipment will be installed in the Comanche County Detention Center by Sydaptic Inc. , which…...
Discriminatory language is being deleted from plats
19+ hour, 9+ min ago (499+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " A resolution to remove discriminatory language from 13 plats in Oklahoma City was adopted recently by the City Council. The subdivision plats are located in portions of the Crown Heights, Lincoln Terrace, Bath Second East View, and Edgemere Park…...
EPA to grant $25. 5 M to address wastewater challenges
19+ hour, 7+ min ago (211+ words) Southwest Ledger EPA to grant $25. 5 M to address wastewater challenges WASHINGTON, D. C. " The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the availability of $25. 5 million in grant funding for technical assistance providers to help small, rural, and tribal communities address wastewater infrastructure challenges to…...
MPEDA establishes museum committee for dugout farm
19+ hour, 11+ min ago (345+ words) MEDICINE PARK " The Medicine Park Economic Development Authority took the first step June 18 toward converting a dugout farm within the town limits into a museum. The authority voted 3-0 to establish a committee that will look into restoring the dugout farm,…...
Historic Travels: Pawhuska has lots to offer
19+ hour, 10+ min ago (514+ words) One of the things my wife and I like to do in the summer is take day trips. This year, we decided to travel north to Pawhuska and visit arguably the most famous ranch in the state and home of…...
Even after decades, DHS still has its problems
19+ hour, 11+ min ago (899+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " Though it was founded in 1936 and though its budget today is more than $5 billion, Oklahoma's Department of Human Services still has serious problems. With more than 6, 200 employees and thousands of people needing help, the DHS mission seems simple:…...
United States lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but reform push growing
19+ hour, 6+ min ago (1064+ words) Amy Neville describes Kristin Bride as her "soulmate." But the day that forged their bond " June 23, 2020 " was the worst of each of their lives. Both Bride and Neville lost their teen sons that day. Their kids lived a thousand miles…...
District Attorney Hicks elected vice chair of Oklahoma Commission on Children
19+ hour, 11+ min ago (324+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " District 6 District Attorney Jason M. Hicks has been elected vice chair of the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, a statewide leadership role that will help guide the commission's work to improve outcomes for children, youth and families across…...