Philtek Services Named to Inc. Magazine Fastest Growing Company List

From staff reports Marlow, OK – Philtek Services of Marlow, Oklahoma has been named to 2024 Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the United States.The company was ranked 1,257th in the United States and ranked 4th in Oklahoma with 412% growth.

In Grady County, Bingham wins GOP runoff vote

CHICKASAW – The Grady County Commission will welcome a new board member in January.Ruth Bingham won the right to represent District 2 on the commission in Tuesday’s GOP primary runoff election, according to unofficial results from the Oklahoma State Election Board.

Duncan authority approves change order for remodeling project

DUNCAN – Remodeling the restrooms in Duncan’s criminal justice center will cost $10,500 less than city officials anticipated.The Duncan Public Utilities Authority, which is made up of the five Duncan City Council members, voted 5-0 Aug. 27 to approve a change order for the project.

Ag credit conditions in 10th District tightened more in Q2 2024

By Cortney Cowley and Ty Kreitman Agricultural credit conditions in the Tenth Federal Reserve District tightened further in the second quarter of 2024.

OKC contractor charged with fraud and elderly exploitation

CHICKASHA – An Oklahoma City contractor was charged by the state Attorney General’s Office with defrauding clients out of more than $39,000 for work that he never performed.

FTC bans fake reviews, inflated social media influence

From staff reports WASHINGTON – The Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously to ban marketers from using fake reviews, such as those generated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, and other misleading practices to promote their products and services.All five FTC commissioners voted Aug.

Oklahoma’s wind electricity growth has few agricultural tradeoffs

By Cortney Cowley and Chase Farha Oklahoma has long been known for its oil and gas production. But in recent decades the state ’s electricity generation has increased principally from gains in wind energy.

NASS: 40 percent of state experiencing drought

From staff reports Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.05 inches for the week of Aug. 19-25, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.The Aug. 20 U.S.

Lawton council approves $7M contract for infrastructure

LAWTON – The City Council recently approved three municipal water and sewer infrastructure contracts totaling a little over $7 million.