News

Canadian County Democrats award $500 scholarship to Mustang student

YUKON, Okla. — Lauren Smith from Mustang is the 2018 winner of a $500 scholarship awarded by the Canadian County Democrats. The Robert “Bob” Burton Democrat Scholarship is named in honor of the deceased former county vice chair who encouraged young Democrats to become active in the Democratic Party. This is the 11th year that […]

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Meetings

Lt. Governor candidate Pittman to speak May 14 to Canadian County Democrats

YUKON, Okla. – Democrats are invited to hear state Senator Anastasia Pittman speak to the Canadian County Democrats and friends on Monday, May 14. Senator Pittman is running for Lieutenant Governor of the state of Oklahoma. Seating is available on a first come, first basis for the free meeting held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. […]

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Opinion

Letter to Yukon Progress Editor by Jackie Gaston

Dear Editor, Please allow me to respond to a commentary by Denny Myers about being a former public school teacher back in the good old days that included criticism to the teacher walkout and labor unions. Here’s a news flash: Times have changed. Perhaps labor unions were not needed before Mr. Meyers left public schools […]

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Meetings

High School Democrats of Oklahoma chair invites teens, young adults to April 9 meeting

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YUKON, Okla. – Teens and young adults are encouraged to join Annamarie Cuccia, chair of High School Democrats of Oklahoma, when she speaks to the Canadian County Democrats on Monday, April 9. Seating is first come, first served for the free meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Yukon Police Department, 100 S. Ranchwood. […]

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News

April 27 deadline to apply for Canadian County Dems’ $500 scholarship

CANADIAN COUNTY, Okla. – The Canadian County Democrats are accepting applications for the annual Robert “Bob” Burton Democratic Scholarship. The $500 scholarship will be awarded in memory of the organization’s former county vice chair for whom the awards are named. This is the 12th year the scholarship has been awarded. Applicants must be Democrats registered […]

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