Fort Supply News

Editor's note: The first part of this week's history column was written by Max Nichols, former director of public relations at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

The Plains Indians and Pioneers Museum and Historic Fort Supply will again offer "Oklahoma Northwest" Monday-Wed-nesday as a means to learn regional history on the road as well as in the classroom.

Northwest Oklahoma has been a location for oil and gas activity for years, but it also may be the home for the next big energy strike - wind energy.

The Fort Supply Civic Club and the Buffalo Theatre are teaming up to offer a special "dinner and movie" this Saturday.

A Woodward man was injured Thursday in a collision of two Sea-Doo watercrafts on Fort Supply Lake.

This coming political season has created an increase in voter registration, according to Woodward County Election Secretary, Carol Carrell.

An escapee from William S. Key Correctional Center in Fort Supply was caught late last week after nearly a month on the run.

"I am not an animal; just a human being that has made some stupid mistakes." This is what the recently recaptured fugitive Kirk Hazlett had to say after spending 30 days on the run.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dean Innis celebrated their 50th anniversary with a picnic and cookout for family and friends June 1, at Meadow-lake Park.

Week-long summer institute slated July 7-10 Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum and historic Fort Supply will offer Oklahoma Northwest, a week-long summer institute July ...

Too old? That's not what a 97-year-old McAlester resident thinks. And just because you retire from your job, doesn't mean you should retire from your life, said Kathy Gooding of the Southern Oklahoma ...

Severe thunderstorms have spawned at least one tornado in northwestern Oklahoma, but no injuries or damage were immediately confirmed.

See Tulsa's five-day forecast at http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/weather.aspx Parts of Oklahoma could see more thunderstorms on Saturday as a storm system continues to influence the region's weather.

The centennial celebration for the Northwest Center for Behavioral Health was as much about progress as it was about history.

' Not many letters begin this way: "To the Openers of this Time Capsule." But such a letter was among the things found on Tuesday as a 50-year-old time capsule was unearthed in front of the old administration ...

“But it will not affect anyone's visit”

Jump in-the water's fine. Having recovered from last year's flooding, area lakes are "open for business," according to Kathy Carlson, lake manager for Canton Lake and Fort Supply Lake. via Woodward News

This month went by with all deputies staying busy throughout the month. Calls were up mostly because of folks being more active when the weather is warmer. via The Enid News

While Enid and Garfield County medical officials acknowledge gaps in mental health care in the area, there still are many good ways people are being treated. via The Enid News

Five Woodward County girls who disappeared during an apparent float trip on the North Canadian River have been found safe, authorities say. via KOCO

“Growing our renewable portfolio is an important part of our power supply strategy of providing a sustainable, diversified and cost effective mix of generation for our Oklahoma customers”

TULSA Public Service Company of Oklahoma issued a request for proposals on Thursday seeking power agreements for an additional 200 megawatts from renewable technologies. via The Journal Record