OU, OSU nix spring break

For students at the flagship campuses of Oklahoma’s two largest universities, add spring break 2021 to the list of COVID-19 casualties.

Conley hosts study on adverse childhood experiences

State Rep. Sherrie Conley recently hosted an interim study examining the effects of ACES (adverse childhood experiences) and toxic stress on children’s classroom behavior, as well as steps schools may take to help avoid suspension. The study was held before the House Education Committee.

State auditor: EpicSchools’ money‘ not getting to students’

State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd released a scathing investigative report about Epic Charter’s use of public money and a significant conflict between the school and a for-profit entity that receives millions of dollars from the school.

Georgia-Pacific to expand Fletcher operations

About a dozen new jobs will be created in Fletcher after expansion of Atlanta-based Georgia-Pacific’s gypsum plant is complete sometime next year, company officials confirmed Tuesday.

ODOT seeking comments on US. 81 corridor

The Oklahoma State Department of Transportation is asking the public to weigh in on possible upgrades to the U.S. Highway 81 corridor between Minco and Union City. ODOT recently studied U.S. 81 from north of Chickasha to south of Union City.

Woodward to receive $2M grant for airpark improvements

The city of Woodward will receive a $2 million federal grant, which will be matched by more than $1.2 million in local investment, for improvements at Woodward Industrial Airpark. The Economic Development Administration grant will help support Woodward’s businesses following the 2018 wildfires, U.

GOP numbers surge; Friday last day to register for Nov. 3 general election

OKLAHOMA CITY – Voter registration rolls in Oklahoma are surging ahead of the Friday, October 9, deadline for registering to vote in the November 3 general election, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced.

Small-business incubator to host grand opening

LAWTON – 1 Degree Collaboration, a Lawton-based small-business incubator partnership, will celebrate its grand opening later this month. The partnership, located at 1001-1011 SW B Ave. in Lawton, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for all community members at 5 p.m. Oct. 22.

Oklahoma crop report for Sept. 21-27

Eastern Oklahoma saw some rain recently due to Tropical Storm Beta, but western Oklahoma stayed dry. Total rainfall averaged 0.69 of an inch across the state, and the East Central district reported the highest total at 2.01 inches.

Lawton sets trick-or-treating guidelines

Lawton’s trick-or-treating hours for Halloween will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. The city is reminding people about tips for fun and safe trick-or-treating, along with recommended health and safety guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.