Ninnekah News

' Grady County school districts will share $1.9 million, thanks to a "bounty hunter" whose company discovered hundreds of oil and gas properties that weren't on the tax rolls.

After less than two hours of testimony, Judge Timothy Brauer declared there was sufficient evidence presented to hold Robert Lee Cook and his mother Minnie Irene Cook over for trial.

Here is a list of Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks displays across the KOCO viewing area.

One-hundred twenty-six riders, as well as several hundred others came out to the Jimbo Moddrell Memorial "Cruisin' for Kids" Rally that took place Friday and Saturday, hosted by the local Eagles chapter.

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics inducted 13 area students into its newest regional center - Canadian Valley Technology Center in Chickasha - recently.

A man was arrested this afternoon after a chase ended at a tollgate on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike four miles southwest of Newcastle, authorities said.

Students at Ninnekah Schools will soon hear the sound of music in their classrooms.

Alva Charlson has a rich history in the Grady County area that dates back prior to statehood.

"Hunger is Not OK" is a report by the Oklahoma Task Force on Hunger from December of 2007 that showed Oklahoma is one of the hungriest states in America.

Ambassadors 2007-08 Canadian Valley Technology Center Student Ambassadors honored at a special banquet are, from left: Front row: Cody Bogle, CHS; Josh Davis, Ninnekah; Tyler Steelman, THS; Bradley Thorne, ... via Chickasha Daily Express

Officer Danny Cole and his K-9 Unit partner, making a traffic stop at 16th and Quail in Ninnekah last Friday night. via Chickasha Daily Express

More than a dozen members of Grady County's OHCE met with the Grady County Commissioners to witness the proclamation declaring OHCE Week. via Chickasha Daily Express

More than a dozen Grady County OHCE members met with the Grady County Commissioners on Monday, May 5 as Commissioners signed a resolution proclaiming OHCE Week. via Chickasha Daily Express

“In addition, he has creative talents that have served us well in designing and implementing the Veterinary Center's web site. He just makes things happen.”

Aaron Richardson, a native of Ninnekah., received the top staff honor, the Stratton Staff Award, at the Annual Awards Banquet for the Oklahoma State University's Center for Veterinary Health Sciences. via Chickasha Daily Express

“I've been a part of these mock accidents for 13 years now, and I think it reaches some of the kids.”

Drinking and Crashing School, police use mock crash to raise awareness Mike Friend A traumatic scene was painted by the local authorities and emergency management at Ninnekah High School last Tuesday morning. via Chickasha Daily Express

Madi Rollins won the second place district prize for the Oklahoma Dental Association's 2008 Children's Dental Health Month Poster contest. via Chickasha Daily Express

A Lindsay man driving a pickup truck pulling a trailer full of cattle was killed after colliding with a tanker truck near the town of Ninnekah in Grady County. via KSWO

“I thought, 'he was only a year old so maybe he won't remember me,'”

Three missing children returned to local mother after six months Karen Brady The watchful actions of a Ninnekah police officer has resulted in three missing children being returned to their mother. via Chickasha Daily Express

“These bridges are on the five-year plan and were up to be next in line, ”

The Grady County Fairgrounds was the first agenda item at the Grady County Commissioners' regular Monday-morning meeting on April 7. Fairgrounds Marketing Director Peggy McMahan was on hand to speak to the ... via The Tuttle Times

“I wanted to know that I was being the best teacher I could be for my students.”

Ginger Wilson, Ninnekah's newest national board certified teacher, was finally recognized after life forced delays in her teaching goals. via Chickasha Daily Express