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Council settles easement issues for new water line
Two property issues were resolved in Pea Ridge on Friday afternoon, helping to pave the way for the city to add a water line.
The Delaware County Commission voted 2-1 Monday to approve a tax-increment financing district on a Grand Lake peninsula, the first such district for an Oklahoma county.
Local, state briefs: Charge to stand in girl's slaying
A judge denied requests Wednesday to dismiss Marquis Bullock's murder charge, with one defense motion contending that "no facts have been alleged" that 13-year-old Cori Baker was murdered in Tulsa County.
Kay County jail escapee caught; one still sought [19 mins ago]
Authorities have caught one of two Kay County inmates who fled the county jail late Monday, a sheriff's dispatcher confirmed this morning.
Theatre Tulsa puts 86 years of practice into performance
Nathan West , Tim Tillock and Jay Christie star in Theatre Tulsa's "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me," part of the ongoing SummerStage festival.
Killer of officer seeks parole
The man convicted of the 1978 killing of Catoosa Police Chief J.B. Hamby will ask the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board this week to parole him to a four-year sentence he received for escape.
Two arrested in car wash burglary
Pryor police arrested two men in connection with the June 5 burglary of Spot Free Car Wash in Pryor.
Local DateLine briefs: Tourney to tighten security after crime
Overnight vandalism at last month's SemGroup Championship golf tournament has convinced officials to beef up security next year.
Developer's lawyer fields Grand Lake TIF questions
Nearly 100 people attended a special meeting Monday to discuss and ask questions about a proposed tax-increment financing district on Grand Lake.
DELAWARE COUNTY The filing period for statewide elections ended June 5. On a local level, five offices were up for grabs including the Delaware County Sheriff, County Clerk, Court Clerk, County Commissioner ...
Former Delaware County sheriff charged again with drunken driving
The former Delaware County sheriff was charged Friday for the second time for drunken driving, a prosecutor said.
Former Delaware Co. sheriff arrested for DUI
A former Delaware County sheriff who resigned in 2004 after being arrested for driving under the influence has been arrested again for DUI.
Marriage licenses Franklin Dean Young Sr. and Edith L. McCarly, both of Tecumseh.
Committee moves forward with TIF
JAY A review committee formed on Monday decided Wednesday to form a tax increment district on Monkey Island to enable Peter J. Boylan to renovate the now defunct Shangri-La Resort.
'Well Wisher' by Gravediggers Jokebook
“Drummer and Bassist needed whose influences include Meshuggah, Acid Bath, Clutch and Machine Head.”
Something evil is afoot in Vinita, Okla., and its name is Gravediggers Jokebook. via Download.com Music
Severe Storm Causes Hail Damage In Ponca City
“Looks like the windows are OK, but the molding didn't fare very well”
A severe thunderstorm with hail nearly the size of golf balls caused damage Thursday night at a car dealership in Ponca City. via KOCO-TV Oklahoma City
Muskogee man to serve 25 years in prison
A Muskogee man was ordered to serve the next 25 years in prison after being convicted in February of assaulting and robbing a pizza deliveryman. via Muskogee Phoenix
Francis Stipe's purchase of crony's mortgage focus of testimony
“That was the only optimistic thing we had going. "I was devastated”
Former District 17 state Rep. Mike Mass said he had almost been ready to sell his home last year when he learned McAlester businessman Francis Stipe had bought the note on the property. via McAlester News
Who wants a pink toilet displayed in their front yard? The Relay For Life Williams Construction team is betting nobody. via The Daily Times
Cherokee Heritage Center to Offer Finger Weaving Class
PARK HILL, Okla. Join the Cherokee Heritage Center for a fun day of learning technique and various styles of finger weaving used by Cherokee people for centuries. via Cherokee Nation