Area News

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been announced FestiFall will continue as normal as organizers are gearing up for the fifth annual event. One noticeable change will highlight the event this year and the change has to deal with the event’s location. The event will move this year from near the Fairview Community Center to…

Fairview Wranglers have announced they will be hosting a Bulls and Broncs event at L.L. Morrison Arena Oct. 24 in Fairview. Gates will open at 5 p.m. for the event with Mutton Bustin kicking off activities at 6:30, which will be followed competitors doing battle in Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Ranch Bronc and Bull Riding events.…

Flu Vaccine Available Starting Oct. 1 OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 30, 2020) – Local county health departments and other health care providers in Oklahoma will begin offering seasonal flu vaccinations on Thursday, Oct. 1. Almost everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every year. It is an effective way to prevent…

Fairview Police Department hosted a Promotion Ceremony Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 1. Officials taking part in the Promotion process were Fairview City Manager Jerry Eubanks, Fairview Vice Mayor Shane Bode and Fairview Police Chief Dan Smith. During the ceremony Lieutenant David W itt was formally promoted to the rank of Assistant Police Chief and Officer Kori Day…

Information has been received that the Cimarron River Bridge west of Ames will soon be undergoing repairs. Repair work will begin Sept. 8, and during the repair process the bridge will be down to one lane. The repair project is expected to take 90 days to complete.

Commissioner Frye Issues ‘Safer in Oklahoma’ Health Advisory OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 13, 2020) – Interim Health Commissioner Lance Frye, M.D. today announced a new statewide health advisory has been issued, calling on all Oklahomans to strengthen our commitment to combatting COVID-19 in the State. The ‘Safer in Oklahoma’ Health Advisory reinforces public health precautions and…

BY TRAVIS BARNARD Last June, the Fairview Republican published a story about world traveller William Galloway and his life saving mission to help those suffering from brain injuries. Just last week, the Fairview Republican had the opportunity to catch up with Mr. Galloway as his travels lead him back to Fairview. However, a lot has…

Construction at Cornelsen Elementary is in the final stages and will be ready to greet students and faculty for the first day of classes Thursday, Aug. 13. Over the summer construction crews have been busy building walls and enclosing all the classrooms.  By far, the biggest school security improvement project passed by Fairview School District patrons…

OKLAHOMA CITY (July 24, 2020) – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announces the expansion of its contact tracing outreach efforts to include text messaging. This functionality will help streamline the process for contact tracers as they reach out to individuals who have been in close contact with infected individuals. “Contact tracing is an…