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Central Tech took part in the 2024 Oklahoma HOSA – Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference, previously known as Health Occupations Students of America. The conference was held April 15 - 17, 2024, at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Norman, OK.

DRUMRIGHT — A confirmed cougar sighting was evidenced by a Drumright citizen’s surveillance camera at the beginning of last week. The footage was shared with Drumright Police Department prompting a public awareness statement to be released.

STILLWATER — Glenna Craig, Payne County Clerk has announced that her office is now offering a free property fraud alert notification system to the public through her website at no cost to the citizens of Payne County together with EDOC Technologies.

SAPULPA, OK – Central Tech welcomed more than 70 students inducted into the prestigious National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) during a ceremony held on April 19, 2024, at the Sapulpa campus. “It is a great privilege to acknowledge these deserving students who excel in attendance, grades, and can-do attitude,” said Tera VanCleave, counselor and recruiter for the Central Tech Sapulpa campus.

STILLWATER — One person has been arrested in connection to the murder of a Stillwater teen, according to Stillwater police (SPD). SPD shared on Monday that Teedeenae “Jackson” Yearby was first reported missing in February 2023, and was last heard from on Jan.

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AGRA - On Monday, April 22 the Pre-K students at Agra Public Schools witnessed the miracle of birth when the chicks that had been incubating in the classroom hatched. Hands-on learning such as this has become increasingly popular nationwide following countless studies showing positive results.

Bell Cow: April 14. Elevation is 7 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 70°F and murky. Largemouth bass good on buzz baits, plastic baits, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures around brush structure, riprap, shallows, and shorelines. Crappie fair on jigs and small lures around brush structure, docks, riprap, shallows, and shorelines. Channel catfish fair on worms around docks. Report submitted by Harriet, game warden stationed in Lincoln County.

Ripley Public Schools announces Valedictorians Maggie Battles, Mollie Battles, Beau Burch, Dakota Hall, Drew Lininger, Mark Lunsford, Carolyn Overton, Kendyl Overton, Taleah Simon, Presley Thomas, and Andrea Varble, and Salutatorian Blake Baker. Ripley Graduation will be May 11 at 6 p.m. at the Brenda Dale Performing Arts Center.

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