stimulus empowerment and financial support funds

Broadband grant awarded to assist in Choctaw Reservation U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today $67.6 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business

According to DHS, the Schumer/Collins/Rounds/King amendment that the Senate will vote on later today would grant amnesty to more than 10 million illegal aliens -- including anyone who can enter the country before June 30, 2018! https://www.dhs.gov/news/2018/02/15/schumer-rounds-collins-destroys-ability-dhs-enforce-immigration-laws-creating-mass

Call your two U.S. Senators and urge them to OPPOSE the Schumer/Collins/Rounds/King amendment! (202) 224-3121!

The U.S. Department of Interior awarded Dillard University with a $750,000 grant to restore the historic academic building Howard House. The agency’s assistant secretary of Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Shannon Estenoz, presented the grant today in a press conference with Dr. Rochelle Ford, president of Dillard University.

The restoration grant is one of the first awarded by the U.S. Department of Interior, which protects cultural heritage under the National Historic Preservation Act.

Full Press Release: https://www.dillard.edu/communications/news/howard-house-restoration-grant.php

Today, the kids at a local elementary school in Traverse City explored an ambulance, inside and out, with Jason (one of our Northwest Paramedic Supervisors) and Dr. Ramsey (Our Medical Director). The kids loved it, but we are pretty sure that Jason and Dr. Ramsey were just as excited as the kids!

Speed barriers in Vancouver not part of '15-minute city' plan | Fact check The barriers are meant to reduce speed and were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are unrelated to any 15-minute city plan.

COVID-19 treatments were open to people of all races in New York | Fact check A 2021 health advisory outlined eligibility for an oral COVID-19 treatment and said race is a risk factor but did not deny treatment to white people.

Republican Dan Crenshaw is projected as the winner in his Texas seat!

Our community owes a debt of gratitude to this dedicated group of Sheriff Office Victim Advocate volunteers (not all pictured). Helping families dealing with loss and tragedy traverse the first several hours of the worst moments in people’s lives.

They are available 24/7/365, all volunteers with day jobs, asking nothing in return, working tirelessly assisting people with tragedy.

Sheriff Wriggelsworth and Lt. Treat were happy to celebrate their accomplishments at their holiday gathering last night.

Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth and Administration present donation to the Sparrow Foundation.

On behalf of Sheriff’s staff who participated in No-Shave November, Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth, Undersheriff Andrew Bouck and Chief Darin Southworth, presented an $800 check to the Sparrow Foundation. These funds have been earmarked for the Genomics Endowment to further research on cancer prevention.

Sheriff Wriggelsworth extends his gratitude to his staff who continue to impress with their selflessness, sacrifice, and commitment to community.