Gov. Fallin celebrates Elmore City event

“We thank (Forum Energy Technologies) for your investment in our state; we congratulate all of the employees,” Gov. Mary Fallin said on Friday, March 11. “Congratulations, Elmore City. We’re proud of you.” The Oklahoma governor’s comments came during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Forum Energy Technologies $2.2 million expansion near Elmore City. “I know that [...]

Multi-million dollar expansion continues near Elmore City

Less than two weeks remain until the Forum Energy Technologies ground breaking ceremony set for Friday, March 11, at 10:30 a.m., west of Elmore City, Okla. The multi-million dollar expansion of the company’s production facility continues this week as the Duncan Construction Company of Duncan, Okla., pours a 21,000-square ft. concrete slab. The slab will serve [...]

Governor Mary Fallin coming to Garvin County

Sen. Susan Paddack announced yesterday that Gov. Mary Fallin will be in Garvin County, Okla., next month. The governor will be in Elmore City for a ground breaking ceremony on Friday, March 11, at 10:30 a.m. Forum Energy Technology–Production Equipment (formerly Titan Tanks & Vessels) will host Gov. Fallin to commemorate the expansion of the company’s [...]

Update: the recruiting trail in Garvin County

BleacherReport.com declares “National Signing Day” as the “most important day in college football recruiting…” Two weeks remain until high school players make their official commitments on signing day to universities and colleges across America on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Further, several student-athletes from Garvin County, Okla., appear poised to be part of this year’s recruiting class. [...]

2011 Elmore City-Pernell football schedule

The 2011 Elmore City-Pernell Badgers high school football schedule was released Friday, Jan. 14. There are six district and four non-district games. Two of the Class A Badgers’ non-district opponents this year include Class 2A figures: Marietta in week two, and Konawa in week three of the season. All kickoffs are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. [...]

HighwayExit72: Top-10 posts of 2010

Still in its infancy, HighwayExit72.com is now entering its third year; 2010 recorded the site’s second full year. Just as shoppers vote with their feet, visitors to this site have voted with their eyes. By vote, I mean articles read. So here they are, the top-10 HighwayExit72.com posts of 2010, as chosen by you the [...]

On the recruiting trail in Garvin County

The following student-athletes are being recruited from the Garvin County area as it relates to football. Further, while these players can verbally commit to a college or university, their decision is not binding until next year. According to ESPN.com, the recruiting class of 2011 can sign national letters of intent beginning Feb. 2, 2011. Pauls Valley — [...]

Elmore City-Pernell football multimedia

See more links beneath the “Elmore City-Pernell: Head Coach Sam Sharp interview” video below. Read more: “Elmore City taking ‘part of home’ on the road” — Nov. 17, 2010 Listen to more: “The Rich-Waters Sports Show: Episode 004″ — Nov. 15, 2010 Read more: “2010 Garvin Co. High School Football Playoffs” — Nov. 14, 2010

Elmore City taking 'part of home' on the road

Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen once said, “A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.” Or in this instance… everyone ought to be prepared to take the bus. That’s exactly what one Oklahoma community will be doing this week as its high school football team takes to the road for [...]

2010 Garvin Co. High School Football Playoffs

Garvin County (Okla.) High School Football Post-Season — Week Two Lindsay, Wynnewood, Stratford, and Elmore City-Pernell all advanced to the second-round of the 2010 Oklahoma High School Football Playoffs. Lindsay and Wynnewood host their respective opponents; Elmore City-Pernell and Stratford travel. Games are scheduled for this Friday, Nov. 19; kickoff times are slated for 7:30 p.m. For [...]