Owasso Resident Craig Day Discusses Long News Career
Sixteen-year Owasso resident and News on 6 Anchor Craig Day’s broadcasting days began in his teens when he worked as a radio disc jockey. Thirty years later, Day, a native of Seminole, Oklahoma, remains in the industry, his past 15 years with .
Day also volunteers as a narrator for the Oklahoma Library for the Blind.
Holly Trolley Returns
The Holly Trolley has returned to Owasso for its 11th holiday shopping season, running Nov. 24-Dec. 23. The free service allows shoppers to park their cars and ride the trolley from one shopping destination to another.
Holly Trolley Returns
The Holly Trolley has returned to Owasso for its 11th holiday shopping season, running Nov. 24-Dec. 23. The free service allows shoppers to park their cars and ride the trolley from one shopping destination to another.
Pedestrian Lighting Added to Blue Dome
A project to replace and add pedestrian lights along 16 blocks in the downtown Blue Dome District began in August and is expected to be complete in summer 2018.
CTCA and NFL Alumni Team Up for Prostate Lab Screening
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. In an effort to increase awareness of the disease and the benefits of early screening, the National Football League Alumni Association (), Cancer Treatment Centers of America () and LabCorp have teamed up to educate men and increase access to screenings.
Hargrove-Marker Brings Ministry of Service to Jenks
Jenks native Ken Hargrove and Mike Marker opened Hargrove-Marker Funeral & Cremation Services, 815 W. Main St., last year in order to fill an unmet need in the city of Jenks and to carry on their mission of service.
City of B.A. Launches Parks Locator Tool
The City of Broken Arrow recently launched a Parks Locator tool for residents and visitors. Using the online tool, residents can find all relevant information about any city-owned park or recreation facility.
Military Center Hosts Visitors
SUICIDE AWARENESS: In September, Angel Bikers from across the country visited the Broken Arrow Military History Center in an effort to draw national attention to the high suicide rates among military veterans. The Blue Star Mothers of America, Broken Arrow Chapter 5, dressed in red, hosted the event that included Broken Arrow City Councilor Debra Wimpee, City Manager Michael Spurgeon and Brigadier General Tom Mancino (ret). Also in attendance were Oklahoma Congressman Mike Ritze, Knights of Columbus, Korean War veterans, Tulsa cadets, and Gene Roberts and Ted McElroy, with the American Legion.
B.A. Mayor Supports the Arts
Broken Arrow Mayor Craig Thurmond recently received the Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education’s () annual Mayor’s Art Star Award at an Oklahoma Municipal League breakfast in downtown Tulsa.
B.A. Sonic Chosen for National Finals
The Sonic Drive-In crew members, at the 6300 S. Elm Pl. Sonic location, pictured right, have been selected as one of the final 12 crews invited on an all-expense paid trip to Denver to compete for the gold medal in the national finals of the 2017 Dr. Pepper Sonic Games. The Broken Arrow group competed against more than 2,800 crews for a spot in the finals.
SPREAD YOUR WINGS:
Miss Rooster Days Riley Savala poses with the newest mural in the Broken Arrow Rose District, painted by local artist Janet Skates. The mural is located on the side of her studio on Dallas Street just east of Main Street.
Cathedral District Launches In Tulsa
Downtown Tulsa’s newest district officially launched in September.
Cathedral District Co-Chairs Lauren Brookey, Tulsa Community College vice president of external affairs and Foundation president, and Gordy Guest, president of Cyntergy, hosted a meeting to celebrate the official launch of the district, introduce key leaders and outline the future vision.
Tulsa Welcomes Greenheck Group
Greenheck Group, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of air movement, control and conditioning equipment, has announced that it will build a campus in Tulsa.
Library System Celebrates Anniversaries
In October, the Tulsa City-County Library system will celebrate two milestones: the one-year anniversary of the reopening of the renovated Central Library and 60 years of support from the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.
Harbor Dash Benefits OK2Grow
Harbor Dash 2017, an inaugural 10K, 5K and fun run at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, was held Sept. 23.
The race event benefited Dream It Do It Oklahoma under the non profit OK2Grow organization. Dream It Do It helps develop the workforce pipeline by creating understanding of careers in manufacturing and to increase economic wealth and quality of life for Oklahomans. There are opportunities for both men and women, and the industry is in need of its next generation of leaders.
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