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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Delaware County sees 26% growth in tourism revenue
GROVE, Okla. — State and local authorities are taking a close look at tourism in Delaware County. Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Executive Director Sterling Zearley says tourism is the third largest industry in Oklahoma – accounting for $12.3 billion in revenue. In Delaware County, it accounts for 205 million in direct spending each year and that number has been growing up 26 percent in the most recent data. Because of that, the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a State of the Region Forum Friday morning, giving stakeholders a chance to network and plan for further growth. Miami Public Library Receives Literacy to support summer reading programs Miami receives fifth letter of support in flooding issues with GRDA American Heritage Music Festival returns to Grove GRDA opens registration for fall controlled hunts in Ottawa County Miami hosts reception for newest city employees 'We see it here, I mean, if you're in Grove on Thursday or Friday with fishing tournaments and folks coming in for recreation, we always say you learn really quick how to take the back roads in Grove, because there's so many visitors here, so it's an exciting thing for our region,' said Amanda Davis, Grove Area Chamber of Commerce President. 'We have several different activities coming up in the next several years. We have our centennial for Route 66 in 2026, which Oklahoma has 400 miles of Route 66, the most of any other state,' said Sterling Zearley, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Dept. Executive Director. Another potential big draw for the Sooner State, the 2028 Summer Olympics. While Los Angeles is the host city for the games, Oklahoma City will be the host site for the canoe slalom and softball competitions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miami Public Library Receives Literacy to support summer reading programs
MIAMI, Okla. — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded the Miami Public Library a $3,000 grant to support summer literacy. The funds are part of a record-setting, one-day donation of more than $13.2 million in the foundation's history to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs in Dollar General's 48 states. 'Grants, sponsorships, or donations fund the majority of our programming. We are so excited to be able to expand our Summer Reading Program to add more education for early literacy kids and their families.' Callie Cortner, Director of Director of Library, Arts, and Culture. Miami Public Library will enroll 20 children ages four to six in the Miss Humblebees online program, which includes some in-person activities. Library staff will also use a portion of the grant to purchase materials to aid in literacy skills, such as Wonderbooks, Launchpads with Early Literacy Games and Activities, and games and workbooks for families to make learning fun. Students will earn incentives over the summer, and parents will see their child's literacy skills grow before the start of the next school year. This program pairs wonderfully with the Youth Department's other programs, such as 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program, and weekly youth story times. 'For over 30 years, the Foundation has been investing in literacy and basic education programs in our hometown communities. Today's grant announcement is a celebration of our unwavering commitment to student and teacher success. We are grateful to all the grant recipients for their commitment to advancing education and helping students thrive.' Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards funds to nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center to support adult, family, summer, and youth literacy programs. The foundation also offers a student referral program for individuals interested in learning how to read, speak English, or prepare for the high school equivalency exam. In other literacy programs, the Ottawa County 'Dolly Parton Imagination Library' program provides free books monthly for children from birth to age five, receiving up to 60 books by their fifth birthday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
