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    SSM Health presidents visit Elkview
On Thursday, May 1, presidents from SSM Health managed hospitals across the state visited Elkview General Hospital on its first day of its management agreement with SSM Health. Back row (from left) - Darin Farrell, President, Weatherford Regional Hospital; Chris Wright, President, Purcell Municipal Hospital; Christy Gehr, Senior Director of Finance, SSM Health; Melinda Laird, President, Cordell Memorial Hospital; Kevin O'Brien, President, Harper County Community Hospital; and Clark Houser, President, Okeene Municipal Hospital. Front - Alissa Schlessman, President, Beaver County Memorial Hospital; Bridget Cosby, Administrative Director, Rural Development, SSM Health; Amy Hayes, Senior Director of HR for Rural Health, SSM Health; Sandra Strain, Controller, Elkview General Hospital; and Sharon Moad, HIM/HR Director, Elkview General Hospital.

    SSM Health presidents visit Elkview

    SSM Health presidents visit Elkview
    2025 SHS Band Queen and King, Alexis Parriet and Alex DiMario.

    Snyder Band crowns 2025 King and Queen

    The Snyder Band held its annual end-of-year awards ceremony on Friday, May 2, to recognize the...

    Snyder Band crowns 2025 King and Queen
    The Snyder Band held its annual end-of-year awards ceremony on Friday, May 2, to recognize the...

    SPS Jazz Band state runner-up at contest

    Snyder's Jazz band was named 2A state runner-up after competing in the state jazz contest held on...

    SPS Jazz Band state runner-up at contest
    Snyder's Jazz band was named 2A state runner-up after competing in the state jazz contest held on...
    Featured are OAEA student teachers and members who participated in the Initiation and Cording Ceremony, alongside the officers. In the front row are Emma Hurst, Bailey Shaw, Makinly Raulston, Alison Ward, and Cielo Barrera. The second row includes Tarah Wiese, Krista Pendergraft, Bailey Everett, Karly Brooks, Gabrielle Spieker, and Libby Gregston. The back row consists of Denim Holman, Uriel Luna, Lisa Ray, Jeston Laney, and Jasymn Hermann.

    SWOSU Aspiring Educators Association hosts Init...

    The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Oklahoma Aspiring Educators Association (SWOSU OAEA)...

    SWOSU Aspiring Educators Association hosts Init...
    The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Oklahoma Aspiring Educators Association (SWOSU OAEA)...
    J and 12th Street

    Area receives flooding rains

    Over the last week, storms have brought in flooding rains, high winds and hail.

    Area receives flooding rains
    Over the last week, storms have brought in flooding rains, high winds and hail.
    Cadence Treadwell from Snyder accepts the award for  PAC Dedicated Membership Award for her participation in the Programming Activities Council from Pres. Jari Askins.

    Local students receive University Awards at CU

    The achievements of Cameron University students and student organizations were recognized during...

    Local students receive University Awards at CU
    The achievements of Cameron University students and student organizations were recognized during...
    Rep. Gerrid Kendrix (second from left) visits with Western Oklahoma State College President Chad Wiginton (third from left) and students in his office

    Detailed Work Ongoing

    Every Monday during the legislative session, House Republicans gather for our caucus...

    Detailed Work Ongoing
    Every Monday during the legislative session, House Republicans gather for our caucus...
    2025 Outstanding Alumnus Brad Barker, Class of 1990.

    Over 100 attend SHS reunion

    Approximately 130 people gathered at the James G. Blaine Fieldhouse for the 27th Reunion of the...

    Over 100 attend SHS reunion
    Approximately 130 people gathered at the James G. Blaine Fieldhouse for the 27th Reunion of the...
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    Local News
    Ambulance Board holds monthly meeting, reports on progress toward...
    May 14, 2025
    The Kiowa County District 3 EMS Board, representing Snyder, Roosevelt and Mt. Park areas, held a monthly meeting on May 7. All members except Jackie Willis were in...
    Ambulance fee approved for Mt. Park in special meeting of trustees,...
    May 9, 2025
    Mt. Park Trustees welcomed a near record crowd for a special meeting to review ambulance fees last Thursday, May 1. Citizen questions ranged from ambulance service times to...
    School
    SPS Board of Education covers hiring, routine business in regular...
    May 14, 2025
    The Snyder Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday with all members present. A full agenda of routine business was covered, including hiring...
    2025 SHS Band Queen and King, Alexis Parriet and Alex DiMario. Snyder Band crowns 2025 King and Queen
    May 14, 2025
    The Snyder Band held its annual end-of-year awards ceremony on Friday, May 2, to recognize the hard work and dedication of its 5th-12th grade band...
    SPS Jazz Band state runner-up at contest
    May 9, 2025
    Snyder's Jazz band was named 2A state runner-up after competing in the state jazz contest held on April 29th in Midwest, City. The jazz band...
    Opinions
    Letter to the Editor: Prevention of mental and substance use disorders
    May 14, 2025
    South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) and the Administration for a Healthy America (formerly Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)...
    Dental Insurance
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    Columns
    For the Children
    May 14, 2025
    OICA Leads Two Initiatives to Educate Oklahomans about AdvocacyOver the past week, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has not only been busy with promoting...
    Historically Speaking
    May 14, 2025
    Discrediting Misinformation Concerning Our Nation’s Historic TariffsThere is a popular meme going around the internet. The caption to the picture reads, “We’ve done this...
    Senate Notes
    May 14, 2025
    After a week of lengthy floor sessions to vote on bills as a full chamber, the Senate has passed the legislative deadline to consider House bills on the floor. This was the...
    Printed Paper Online
    May 15, 2025

    Regional
    SSM Health presidents visit Elkview
On Thursday, May 1, presidents from SSM Health managed hospitals across the state visited Elkview General Hospital on its first day of its management agreement with SSM Health. Back row (from left) - Darin Farrell, President, Weatherford Regional Hospital; Chris Wright, President, Purcell Municipal Hospital; Christy Gehr, Senior Director of Finance, SSM Health; Melinda Laird, President, Cordell Memorial Hospital; Kevin O'Brien, President, Harper County Community Hospital; and Clark Houser, President, Okeene Municipal Hospital. Front - Alissa Schlessman, President, Beaver County Memorial Hospital; Bridget Cosby, Administrative Director, Rural Development, SSM Health; Amy Hayes, Senior Director of HR for Rural Health, SSM Health; Sandra Strain, Controller, Elkview General Hospital; and Sharon Moad, HIM/HR Director, Elkview General Hospital. SSM Health presidents visit Elkview
    May 14, 2025
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    Sixth Annual Gotebo Trade Day to be June 7
    May 14, 2025
    The sixth Annual Gotebo Trade Day will be held on June 7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Penn Park in Gotebo.  This year we have an incredible line up of near 100 vendors with...
    Kiowa County man arrested following child sexual abuse case
    May 14, 2025
    On May 6, the Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate alleged manufacturing of child sexual abuse material.Earlier...
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