Pryor News

Pryor's $12 million bond issue will be on the ballot Sept. 8, but only after council re-voted Tuesday night.

Every year about this time, the city of Pryor lets down its hair and jacks up the volume.

Pryor Municipal Utility Board will not be increasing any salaries in the 2009-2010 fiscal year.

A Pryor detective found more than he expected while serving a search warrant for animal cruelty at the Gardens Apartments Tuesday night.

The Pryor hazard mitigation committee discussed urban fires and wildfires in a meeting Wednesday.

Well he showed us, didn't he? President Barack Obama recently denied Oklahoma's request for disaster assistance for flood damage.

Meals prices are not going up at Pryor Schools this year. Superintendent Don Raleigh said Monday lunch prices will stay the same in the 2009-2010 school year.

Credit Counseling Centers of Oklahoma is offering financial counseling in Pryor.

The University of Central Oklahoma Alumni Relations office recently announced the 14 UCO freshman and seniors named 2009 Central Standouts.

Enrollment at Northeast Technology Center has increased because of the economy. The number of students in the nursing program has doubled over the past three years.

Mayor Jimmy Tramel broke tying votes Tuesday as Pryor City Council sparred over a lawn mower.

Pryor City Council accepted road and utility easements Tuesday after a controversial discussion with Jerry Epperly.

PRYOR a ' Officials at a cement plant near Pryor say about 20 to 30 employees will be laid off.

Job losses are on the way to a Mayes County firm. The News On 6 confirmed Friday night that a Pryor cement company will cut a quarter of its workforce.

Pryor City Council approved providing equipment at Country Fever for fire protection services.

Starlight Band will present a free concert in Whitaker Park June 27 at 7:30 p.m. The entire community is invited to the free patriotic concert.

Mayes County Emergency Manager Johnny Janzen addressed Pryor's industrial plant representatives about direct radio communication with emergency personnel.

Ron Kolker, accountant for the City of Pryor, said Tuesday that the city's finances are "in great shape" considering the economic conditions.

Trial is scheduled to begin Monday for a Norman man accused of stabbing a woman to death at a motel where they both worked.

Rick Gassaway of the Cherokee Nation spoke to Adair Chamber of Commerce about funding available from the tribe and guidelines necessary to apply.