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From left to right are Club President Alicia Lachance , School Superintendent of Glades Schools Dr. Alice Barfield, Okeechobee Republican Chairmanship Jim Craig and Republican Club Vice President Sallie Craig.
Republican Club distributes pocket constitutions
On Sept. 14, Republican Club members passed out pocket constitutions to area schools. more
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Glades Electric partners to deliver high-speed fiber broadband access
Glades Electric Cooperative has selected Conexon Connect as a partner to deploy high-speed internet... more
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Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center to host barrell racing and more
The Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center will host the events listed below in September. more
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Collaboration to remove employment barriers
Jobs and corresponding workforce demands are increasing dramatically in Hendry and Glades... more
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GEEF awards $8K in scholarships for Itech Glades students
The Glades Electric Educational Foundation (GEEF) awarded $8,000 in scholarships... more
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Glades Electric members give $9,500 to back-to-school programs
Through Operation Round Up (ORU), Glades Electric Cooperative (GEC) members granted $9,500 to support students... more
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A family having a picnic.
Find Your Frugal: Low-cost, free summer family fun ideas
With the cost of just about everything going up due to inflation, many families may opt for a staycation over ... more
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Congressional Candidate stops by VFW
On June 30, District 18 Congressional Candidate Jennifer Raybon stopped by the Buckhead Ridge VFW Post 9528 to join Republican... more
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Alcohol and boating don't mix well
Many boaters are not aware of the very real, life-threatening dangers associated with consuming alcohol while boating. more
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The view of the lake and scenery at the“Sam Griffin Lake Okeechobee Scenic Overlook Tower” is worth the climb.
Boating laws discussed at BHR Community Association meeting
The following is from the Buckhead Ridge Community Association held on April 24: more
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Florida 4-H takes steps to secure future of 4-H camps
With 4-H summer camp season on the horizon... more
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Memorial Day honors those who gave their lives
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. more
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Attend free virtual workshop on elder abuse
June 15 is National World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. more
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Rural veterans sought for survey
Dr. Heidi Radunovich at the University of Florida is currently recruiting for a research study to help better serve Florida’s rural veterans. more
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Hope Connections offers meals and activities at no cost for seniors
Hope Connections is offering meals at no cost to residents of Hendry and Glades counties who are ages 60 and older. more
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Area churches plan Easter week services
Okeechobee Christ Fellowship Church, 701 S. Parrott Ave., will hold a Good Friday service on April 15 at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday services will be held on April 17 at 8:30, 10 and 11:45 a.m. For … more
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Show support for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April
Throughout Hendry and Glades, you will see pinwheels displayed. pinwheels are the national symbol for child abuse and neglect prevention. more
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Glades Electric CEO Jeff Brewington presents the capital credits retirement check to Hilary Swain, Archbold Executive Director.
Archbold Biological Station receives check from Glades Electric
There was no electricity in the rural areas of America prior to the 1930s ... more
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Chalo Nitka Big Bass Committee announces tournament winners
The Chalo Nitka Big Bass Tournament was held at Alvin Ward Boat Ramp in Moore Haven on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. more
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Weekend brings festival, parade and rodeo
The Okeechobee Speckled Perch Festival will be held Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 ... more
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