The honorable mayor Ray Bowen presents a proclamation to Frank Spring, retired reserve officer.
BIXBY: Frank Spring, David Cox and Mark Parker were honored by the Bixby City Council, Monday, Aug. 25, for the many years of service they have given as reserve officers to the Bixby Police Department.
BIXBY:The City of Bixby will hold a dedication ceremony to dedicate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) downtown drainage project at 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, Charley Young Park. The project was part of a master drainage plan which provided $22 million in community improvements for the city.
posted at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 OWASSO - Items that were going to be donated caught fire in a pickup truck that was traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 169 Wednesday afternoon.
(Editor's note: My apologies. This should have been in the August 28 Bixby Bulletin. It was not.)
It started in 1882 by the Central Labor Union of New York as way to honor the "working man." Congress established the day in 1894 and every State in Union declared the first Monday in September as a State Holiday in honor of workers.
posted at 2:02. on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 OWASSO - Sen. James Inhofe will meet with Owasso residents at 10 a.m. Thursday at Gundy Airport for a legislative update.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health's public health laboratory has found a type of E. coli bacteria in 10 patient specimens tested as part of its ongoing investigation into a severe diarrheal outbreak in northeastern Oklahoma. The illness has affected a Sand Springs resident.
Kay Grimes, widow of Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Pat Grimes, looks at his portrait. Grimes, who died with two other troopers in a shoot-out with prison escapees 30 years ago, will be honored in a bridge naming ceremony Sept. 4.- Leader photo by Paul Waldschmidt
SAND SPRINGS -- Dignitaries and law enforcement officials from across the state will gather in Sand Springs next month to honor an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper who died 30 years ago in a shoot-out with two prison escapees.
The entire congregation of First Presbyterian Church, from newborns to the oldest members gather for a group photo on the 100th anniversary of the first church service in Sand Springs. - Leader photo by Caitlin Getchell
SAND SPRINGS -- This past weekend marked the centennial anniversary of the first community worship held in Sand Springs. Church congregations throughout the community gathered for music, food and conversation.
posted at 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 OWASSO - A high speed chase late Tuesday night led to an Owasso man being hospitalized for injuries after running into a dead end.
posted at 11:25 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 OWASSO - A single vehicle accident near the 9100 block of 161 E. Ave. knocked out power to an east Owasso neighborhood early Monday morning.
WAGONER - A Democratic run-off for Wagoner County Commissioner, District 2 saw a strong frontrunner, while votes for a school district bond election in Okay outnumbered those against. The measure still failed because in Oklahoma 60 percent of the vote must be garnered in either direction to decide the outcome.
Chris Edwards won against Jason Rousselot for the Democratic vote in Wagoner County Tuesday, Aug. 26. Edwards will now go against Republican Doug Disler for the office of District 2 Wagoner County Commissioner in November.
posted at 7:57 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 OWASSO - Voters approved an increase in the city's Hotel/Motel Tax Tuesday. With less than 900 citizens casting ballots, a measure to increase the city's tax on people who stay in a hotel was approved by a 552-338 vote.
InFocus Sports photo
Front row, from left, Curtis Ziegler, Cody Ziegler, Trey Robinson, Jordan Harris, Clayton Smith and Dylan Kempthorne. Back row, Jay Cobb, Peyton Laing, Cole Langel, Trey Cobb, Garrett Kaufman, Derek Brumble, Trey Michalczewski and Brian Brumble.
JENKS - The 13-year-old Tulsa Hurricanes finished the season as national champions after winning the Super Series National Division World Series July 25 in Cordova, Tenn.
JENKS - "To be so strong nothing disturbs your peace of mind; to look at the sunny side of every thing; to forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greter achievements in the future." Pretty good stuff.
BROKEN ARROW - What will the Tigers look like this season? Who will be the stars of the team? What are BA's chances of bringing home the gold ball? See it all, only in the mid-week, printed issue of the Broken Arrow Ledger, available at newsstands Wednesday.
JENKS - Two Jenks area women are vying for the Ms. Senior Oklahoma title. The pageant on Saturday, Sept. 6 is from 2-4 p.m. and is hosted by Grace Hospice Foundation is an annual event that honors senior ladies in the Greater Tulsa Region.
posted at 4:06 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008
SPERRY - Cowbells large and small rang out throughout the building and the new Judy Z. Kishner Library in Sperry was officially dedicated. Henry Zarrow contributed a large donation to get the ball rolling for the new Judy Kishner Library in Sperry. Photo by Jerry Whited/Skiatook Journal
BROKEN ARROW - District: "These results also speak highly of the competency, dedication, and professionalism of our outstanding teaching staff and to the hard work of our students and parents."
City Council voted down an 84-unit apartment complex at Rollins and Highway 167.
With the pressing need for housing in Catoosa, the Catoosa City Council denied on Aug. 18 the rezoning of property for an 84-unit apartment complex, upholding the Planning Commission's decision.
posted at 11:36 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008
OWASSO - With only one item on the ballot today, turnout is very light as voters decide whether to increase the city's Hotel/Motel Tax by 2 percent.
Coweta Public Works employee Thomas Beets installs a new decorative banner on a street light at Broadway and Sycamore that welcomes visitors to Historic Downtown Coweta.
COWETA - A project a few years in the making has finally come to pass for the Coweta Downtown Advisory Board.
COWETA - They're signs of the times - political signs, and they're popping up all over town as political races shift into high gear toward the November General Election.
BROKEN ARROW - 164th Quartermaster Group and 418th Transportation Company Detachment personnel recognized for service in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
posted at 3:32 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008 SKIATOOK - Plantiffs in a lawsuit challenging the outcome of the December 2007 sales tax election are considering their options following a ruling in favor of the Town of Skiatook on Aug. 15.
posted at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008 OWASSO - Two local girls won the chance to compete in the Cheetos Trax Obstacle Course and be included in an on-air wrap spot and NICK Magazine. Taylor O'Dell and Cymber St. Gemme compete in the Cheetos Trax Obstacle Course tonight, Aug. 25.
posted at 2:48 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008 OWASSO - A youth court is in Owasso's future following action by the city council at its Aug. 19 meeting.
posted at 2:48 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008 OWASSO - Owasso schools seem to have done a repeat of last year as attendance through the first two weeks remains fairly flat.
BROKEN ARROW - Police have lodged a complaint of first degree murder against Jerry Carl Noel in connection with a Friday domestic altercation that left Noel's son-in-law dead.
SAND SPRINGS -- The food poisoning scare in eastern Oklahoma has affected at least one Sand Springs resident, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reports.
WAGONER - The Labor Day weekend is the last weekend of the summer.
It is also a time when more people will be on the road or at Fort Gibson Lake trying to spend the holiday weekend.
Wagoner Police Assistant Chief Clyde Miller said police officers will be patrolling more around the city streets and neighborhoods as they always do during holiday weekends.
Wagoner County Sheriff Johnny Cannon said there will be more patrols in the county with reserve deputies on duty as needed. He said all deputies who will be off-duty will still be on-call if needed.
JENKS - The fifth annual "Art on Main - A Celebration of Oklahoma Art and Music" will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 6.p.m. in historic downtown Jenks.
posted at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2008
OWASSO - Suspects in a Tulsa robbery were apprehended Sunday afternoon by Owasso police. Owasso police apprehended suspects in a Tulsa robbery on Sunday afternoon. Photos by Cyndi Knoten/Owasso Reporter
Youth from First Presbyterian Church opened the concert Friday night with several "energizers" to get the crowd on their feet and excited. - Leader photo by Caitlin Getchell
SAND SPRINGS - Sand Springs' First Presbyterian Church kicked off the 100 year celebration Friday night, with festivities to last through Saturday.
A crane toppled over onto the top of Warehouse Market in Sand Springs Friday evening. - Leader photo by Dustin Hughes
SAND SPRINGS -- A construction crane toppled over on to the top of Warehouse Market in Sand Springs Friday evening, forcing an evacuation and closure of the supermarket, but injuring none.
Tulsa County Sheriff's Deputies prepare to search for a suspect in a shooting / stabbing incident west of Sand Springs. - Leader photo by Paul Waldschmidt
SAND SPRINGS -- A man is in the hospital and another arrested after a stabbing incident west of Sand Springs, at 15831 W. 21st Street.
Sand Springs police officers investigate a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon on Pecan Street behind Keystone Chevrolet. The driver of one vehicle was taken to St. Johns Hospital by ambulance with possible back injuries.Leader Photo by Paul Waldschmidt
SAND SPRINGS -- A two-car accident on Pecan Street behind Keystone Chevrolet Friday afternoon sent one driver to St. Johns hospital with back injuries.
JENKS - The Jenks High School Football program gets national attention. And it should. A dozen state 6A titles, and an annual match-up with backyard rival Union that draws college-level attendance. It's the stuff movies are made of and books are written about.
JENKS - (via county beat, downtown Tulsa-Aug. 21) -- Tulsa County will become better focused on efficient service if recommendations in a 151-page performance report can be implemented.
JENKS - The Jenks Public Schools Foundation has filled two key executive positions. Susan Kenny and Robert W. Baker, III are the new Executive Director and Director of Development respectively.
Two-year-old Jeremiah Nichols, held by his Great-Aunt Doreen Hoover, comforts his friend Shadow who was attacked Monday by three Pit Bulls. Veterinarian Dr. James Rankin says the dog suffered more than 100 puncture wounds and severe damage to his right shoulder. Leader photo by Paul Waldschmidt
SAND SPRINGS -- Two-year-old Jeremiah Nichols is hoping his best friend Shadow will recover from an attack by three Pit Bulls Monday in southern Osage County, near Sand Springs.
Shirley and Rex Elmore of Cushing have proved to be a good supplier of tomatoes for the Jenks Farmers Market harvesting the popular vegetable from more than 400 plants in their truck garden.
JENKS - Oklahoma agriculture officials and farmers markets last week were celebrating "National Farmers Market Week" by drawing attention to those who go the extra mile to provide fresh home-grown produce.
JENKS - The Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa reports that housing permits in greater Tulsa stayed relatively flat in July, continuing to lag behind 2007 levels as builders adjust to current market conditions including a softening economy and tighter lending requirements.
