History could help with that extra time

Are you looking for something different to pass the time at home? Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) sites and museums may be closed, but the OHS has plenty of online resources to explore.

Stratford student gets research nod

Stratford student gets research nod

The event may have been cancelled due to the coronavirus, but the hard work of one East Central University student is still being recognized.

Big changes with PV bridge project

Big changes with PV bridge project

Northbound Interstate 35 will be narrowed to one lane at state Highway 19 (mile marker 72) in Pauls Valley beginning Monday, March 30.

Virus threat claims holiday event
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Virus threat claims holiday event

Yet another holiday tradition in Pauls Valley bites the dust, at least for now, because of the global coronavirus pandemic.

Trio of area votes called off
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Trio of area votes called off

An election emergency declaration issued by the Oklahoma Election Board secretary on March 18 will impact elections scheduled for April 7 in Garvin County.

Know the four uses of cash

It’s important to have cash available for your everyday spending and the inevitable rainy day. However, you also need to develop a cash strategy that can contribute to your long-term financial success. But just how much cash do you need? And in what form?

Time is now for energy grants

Gulfport Energy Corporation is now accepting grant applications for the Gulfport Energy Fund of Oklahoma.

Some blood drives still on
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Some blood drives still on

The coronavirus may have forced a whole lot of things to close, at least for now, but the need for life-saving blood is considered urgent.

Even Earth Day gets shut down

The Pauls Valley Recycling Committee has made the decision to cancel this year's Earth Day Celebration because of the coronavirus threat.

Blood drives still look to be on
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Blood drives still look to be on

The coronavirus may have forced a whole lot of things to close, at least for now, including several local blood drives. The need for life-saving blood is still considered urgent and there are still a couple of drives happening this week.

Workshop gets burned by virus

A conservation workshop scheduled for next month in Pauls Valley has been postponed indefinitely due to the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health threat.

Maysville gets clean up grant

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) with OGE Energy Corp. (OGE) has announced 2020 Great American Cleanup – Oklahoma’s OGE Growth & Start-Up grant winners, which include a Maysville school.

Web training is for dicamba

In a few days the Garvin County OSU Extension Service will host an annual dicamba web conference training for the public.

Don't let fears drive your investment choices

First, the coronavirus rocked the financial markets. Then, oil prices dropped more than 20 percent after a breakdown in OPEC production discussions. Not surprisingly, the markets took another nosedive.

Food bank responds to virus threat

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is using innovative methods to meet all food assistance needs while also adhering to safe social distancing practices.

Opry lights up the night in PV

On a beautiful Oklahoma evening, the stars of the Pauls Valley Opry lit up the auditorium during a monthly show on March 7.

Lee students get February honors

Lee students get February honors

The February 2020 Students of the Month at Lee Elementary are fourth-graders Lilly Tucker and Zach Beddow, fifth-graders Adyson Mars and Lance Roberts and sixth-graders Gracy Manning and Jace Wilkerson.

Old soldier will finally come home
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Old soldier will finally come home

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) in Washington, D.C. announced Thursday that Army Pvt. Ballard McCurley, 34, of Pauls Valley, killed during World War II, was accounted for on June 4, 2019.

Environment group has first project

The public is invited to an environmental program at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14 at the First Presbyterian Church in Pauls Valley.

This Week's Circulars

Obituaries

Edna M. Jackson

Edna M. Jackson of Pauls Valley was born January 3, 1922 in Okmulgee, Okla., to Clossie Elgin Henley and Hattie Helen Henley. She passed away on March 24, 2020 in Pasadena, Texas at the age of 98.

Margaret Johnson

Margaret Johnson

Margaret Ann Johnson, age 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her home in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. She was born January 1, 1952 in Grandfield, Oklahoma to Johnny Satterfield and Francis Liz Oliver.

JACKSON, Edna Jan 3, 1922 - Mar 24, 2020

Edna M. Jackson of Pauls Valley was born January 3, 1922 in Okmulgee, Okla., to Clossie Elgin Henley and Hattie Helen Henley. She passed away on March 24, 2020 in Pasadena, Texas at the age of 98. Edna was married to Ben A. Jackson on January 28, 1967 in Houston, Texas. She was an independen…

Jeri Sissons

Jeri Sissons

Gearline “Jeri” Sissons of Pauls Valley passed away March 20, 2020 in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years.