Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s recent meeting include commission approval of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Eight-Year Construction Work Plan and a briefing on its Asset Preservation Plan; approval of the new Oklahoma Public Transit Policy Plan; and an update on the federal funding outlook.

Measurements

Lyle Greene pulls the measuring tape back into place after having done some measurements on the construction being done at the old VFW location.

Early feast

Audrey Stewart and her mom Amy Stewart of Clinton enjoy an early feast at Western Oklahoma Christian School.

A recent national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association shows that nearly two-thirds (69 percent) of Americans will not travel for Christmas.

Amanda Eastridge-English of Metro Technology Centers was named the 2021 National Association of Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year. Eastridge-English is the law enforcement services instructor on Metro Tech’s South Bryant Campus.

The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department wrapped up its Oklahoma Road Trip video series on Nov. 4, and the department has already seen nearly $11.8 million in projected lodging revenue resulting from the series.

Tech-Ed activities

Seventh-grader Jaquelin Rosales pulls back her skimmer from the rubber band to test the physics of flight at the Clinton Middle School.

Dance speech

Seven Jones of the WOCS 4-H Club placed second in the junior division at the Custer County 4-H Speech Contest that was held recently with her topic being dance.

Swinging

After-School-Program kids enjoy their afternoon playing at McClain Rogers Park. Pictured are, from left, on the swing, Makenzee Sears, Xaden Matthews, and Ciera Pekrul; pushing kelton rites them from behind is Zade Case. lated today

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