City of Commerce, Oklahoma

04/06/2022

This day in History.

Today marks the tragic anniversary of Cal Campbell's unfortunate run in with Bonnie & Clyde. April 6th, 1934, 88 years ago.

04/05/2022

There have been multiple inquiries as to the polling place for today's election.
The location is at First Baptist Church fellowship hall located on N. Cherry St. There is a sign outside.
Polls are open until 7pm.

03/31/2022

03/29/2022

Coming up on Saturday April 16th!

03/22/2022

The City of Commerce is looking to hire a Public Works Employee. Please see the City's website for details.
http://www.commerceokla.com

03/10/2022

The City of Commerce would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the City of Joplin, the Joplin Police Department, and the family, friends, and loved ones of Officer Jake Reed.
Our continued thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

03/10/2022

Due to a vehicle hitting a utility pole and breaking it, Liberty Utilities will have to shut power off to the Midway Village area of town to replace the pole. The repair will be taking place within the next hour or so. The repair time is expected to take 1 to 2 hours.

03/09/2022

The City of Commerce, Oklahoma would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the City of Joplin, the Joplin Police Department, and the family, friends, and loved ones of Corporal Ben Cooper.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

02/24/2022

Due to current weather and road conditions, CARDS will not be picking up trash for the remainder of the week. They plan to make a double pass through town next week.

02/18/2022

City Hall will be closed on Monday February 21, in observance of President's Day. We will return to normal hours on Tuesday February 22.

02/08/2022

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The City of Commerce is taking applications for a public works employee. Please see the link below for more details.

02/03/2022

Do to continued inclement weather and safety concerns, City Hall will be closed tomorrow Thursday, February 3, 2022. Utility payments can be made online through the website or at the dropbox on the west side of the building. Please stay safe and warm.

02/02/2022

Do to inclement weather and safety concerns, City Hall will be closed today Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Utility payments can be made online through the website or at the dropbox on the west side of the building. Please stay safe and warm.

01/20/2022

In honor of national mentoring month, the City of Commerce recognized Club Comet with a mayoral proclamation and certificate today at Alexander Elementary School. Pictured with Mayor Redden are Jason Dunn-Teacher, Amber Bonham-Site Coordinator, Linsey Cass, Angela Bachman, Stacy Moss-Director, Ramona Boyd-Teacher, and Chris Ibarra.
Thank you Club Comet for all you do in working with the young people in our community

01/15/2022

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The City of Commerce will be taking bids on property demos. Please see the link for more information.

01/14/2022

City Hall will be closed on Monday January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

01/14/2022

01/13/2022

Barring any unforeseen technical issues, the town hall meeting will be broadcast live on the City's page starting at 6pm.

01/13/2022

Reminder: Town Hall tonight at 6pm at City Hall. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come.

01/12/2022

In honor of national mentoring month, the City of Commerce recognized the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa County with a mayoral proclamation and certificate last night at the council meeting. Pictured with Mayor Redden are Jennifer Spence, Program Director for B&GC of Ottawa County and Krista Wood, Unit Director at the Commerce site.
Thank you Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa County for all you do in working with the young people in our community.

01/07/2022

01/04/2022

This phone was found on the north end of town. If it is yours, come unlock it (to prove it is yours) and take it with you. Please share so we can get it back to the owner.

01/04/2022

If your Alexander Elementary student made an ornament for the Christmas tree at city hall, it is available for pick up in the council room until Friday at 4:30pm. Thanks again to all of the students who helped decorate the tree.

01/03/2022

The City of Commerce is looking to fill the City Clerk position. If you are interested please see the link below.
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12/15/2021

The City of Commerce is looking to fill the City Clerk position. If you are interested please see the link below.
https://media.rainpos.com/671/City_Clerk_Vacancy3.pdf

12/15/2021

Repair has been made. Tower is back on. Pressure should return within the next 60-90 minutes. The crew will be onsite a little longer backfilling and cleaning up the area.

12/14/2021

REMINDER: The utility crew will be turning off the tower tonight at 10pm to make two repairs. The repairs are expected to take approximately 4-5 hours to complete. Updates will be posted on Facebook and through text message. To get the text messages, text: COMMERCE to 91896

12/14/2021

At last night’s City Council meeting the Miami City Council approved to transfer ownership of a surplus Miami Fire Department tanker truck to the Commerce OK Volunteer Fire Dept. The Commerce Volunteer Fire Department had a need for the truck that the Miami Fire Department no longer utilized. The greatest community option was to partner with Commerce to ensure a need was met. City of Commerce, Oklahoma City Administrator Michael Hart (right) was in attendance to receive the keys directly from City of Miami, Oklahoma Mayor Bless Parker (left). This is what community is all about!

12/13/2021

Tomorrow night, 12/14/21 at 10pm, the utility crew will be turning off the tower to make two repairs. The repairs are expected to take approximately 4-5 hours to complete. Updates will be posted on Facebook and through text message. To get the text messages, text: COMMERCE to 91896

12/10/2021

The City of Commerce would like to express our thanks to the students of Alexander Elementary for coming and decorating our tree at city hall.

12/07/2021

The City of Commerce would like to recognize Rhodes' Gun Shop as our Business Spotlight for December.

Rhodes Gun Shop is owned by Charles and Delcie Rhodes and has been in business for over 43 years. They buy, sell, and trade all types of firearms.

Charles and Delcie have two children, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

When asked what he likes best about having a business in town, Charles said, “it’s local. I don’t like to go a long way.”

12/03/2021

Every year the Fire Department along with the Brothers in Law bikers provide food and toy baskets to families throughout Ottawa county. This year we need your help. There will be toy donation boxes set up next to the judges stand during the parade Saturday as well as under the awning at the fire station if anyone wants to donate new unwrapped toys to be distributed to families in need.