Oklahoma NRCS announces EQIP cut-off for current year funding

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Oklahoma’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Acting State Conservationist, Amanda Mathis, has announced the agency is accepting applications for Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). Oklahomans whose land use includes cropland, rangeland, pasture and private non-industrial forestland are eligible to apply. The deadline for applying in the current batching period is Dec. 9, 2022.

Emergency Drought Commission approves additional $12 million in cost-share funding

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OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Emergency Drought Commission met Wednesday and directed $12 million in additional funding to the existing Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program. In addition to the increase in funding, the Commission directed local conservation districts to accept applications for all approved practices.

County man kills 6-year-old child, shoots mother then turns gun on himself

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CHOCTAW COUNTY –– The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), at the request of the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office, is conducting an investigation into a homicide/shooting/ suicide incident. On Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at around 7:35 a.m., Choctaw County received 911 calls about a shooting that occurred along Highway 147, approximately six miles north of Highway 70, in Choctaw County. Witnesses observed a male, later identified as Spencer Laine Dillishaw, 22, shoot a female, later identified as Ragina Vargus Dillishaw (26 years old), and a 6-year-old boy, before turning the gun on himself.
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Choctaw County EMS

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was presented a certificate last week from Oklahoma State USDA Director Kenneth Corn, regarding a grant Dr. Randy Springfield wrote for the Ambulance Authority for the purchase of a new ambulance, two new ventilators, and lift assist equipment. Appointed by President Biden, Director Corn wanted to personally present the grant and tour the agency and report back to the President on the impact this grant has on rural EMS. On behalf of the staff, Board of Directors, and County Commissioners, they were happy for the visit to Choctaw County. Present for the presentation (from left to right) are: Choctaw County Commissioner District 2 Darrell Kerr, Choctaw County EMS Board Chairman Rod Moyer, Choctaw County EMS Director Dr. Randy L. Springfield, Oklahoma State USDA Director Kenneth Corn, Paramedic Sarah Richmond, and Intermediate EMT Tony Weese.