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Fort Towson 4-H wins State Speech contest
The “Be the Best in Oklahoma” 4-H State Public Speaking contest is conducted for the purpose of promoting a greater interest in public speaking and to allow all 4-H members the opportunity to develop and polish their public speaking skills. The contest was held in Ada, Okla. Participants may enter one presentation in the categories of speech, illustrated, power point and famous person. The 4-H…
Carol Darlene Harrison
Carol Darlene Harrison age 85, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was bom May 19, 1939, in Sasakwa, Oklahoma to the late Harold McClead and Iris (Terhune) McClead. She graduated from Sasakwa Highschool. She worked for Big Yank in shipping for many years, she retired from...
Mission Tecumseh Hosts 10th Annual Back To School Bash
On July 27, from 10 am to 1 pm, the W.P. Wood/THS Alumni Center in Tecumseh was filled to capacity with families and students for the 10th Annual Mission Tecumseh Back to School Bash.Inside the Alumni, at eight stations, they filled backpacks with school supplies, and outside in the parking lot, they filled stomachs with hotdogs, bottled water, watermelon and snow cones.Mission Tecumseh Board…
Edsil Thurman Cross
Edsil Thurman Cross passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Mercy Health Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 85. Edsil was born September 18, 1938 in Yukon, Oklahoma to Ancel Virgil Cross and Estil Gladine (Anderson) Cross. He attended Spaulding public school. Edsil served our country in...
LaDonna Gail Morrell
LaDonna Gail Morrell passed away Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at Heritage Village Nursing Home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 72. LaDonna was born September 22nd, 1951 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Cary Monroe Jones Jr. and Lola Maxine (Keefer) Jones. She attended Sasakwa public school. La Donna married Cran...
FireFlight Balloon Festival Adds Camel Rides, Drone Show
If the Extreme Animals at the Outdoor Nation Expo’s Pitt Stop Petting Zoo just leave you wanting more, the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival will offer camel rides between noon and 7 pm on Sat., Aug. 10.“While they will be located within the Kids’ Zone, camel rides are open to anyone,” said Citizen Potawatomi Nation Social Media and Online Coordinator Reid Vishanoff in an email.“They require…
Frederick Kendrix located following Silver Alert issued by OHP
MEEKER, OK (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the Silver Alert is canceled.Frederick Kendrix has been found. Have you seen him? The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Meeker Police Department for 69-year-old Frederick Kendrix. According to OHP, Kendrix was last seen...
Oklahoma expands successful music therapy program for juvenile centers
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is expanding its successful music therapy program for the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC) to Tecumseh. The music therapy program began in February 2013, and since then, around 450 juveniles have utilized the program for treatment, growth and...
Westbound I-40 reopens after semi hauling cattle overturns near Seminole overnight
SEMINOLE COUNTY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Westbound I-40 near Seminole was closed for several hours overnight after a semi-hauling cattle overturned. It happened just after 1 a.m. Tuesday. The westbound inside lane was reopened just after 6 a.m. No information has been released on what may have caused the crash,...
Oklahoma man charged with sexual abuse of a child
ADA, Oklahoma — A 72-year-old man from Ada has been charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of a child, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). On July 17, 2024, the Pontotoc County District Attorney's Office requested the OSBI to investigate allegations of child abuse. Based on the evidence and information gathered, OSBI special agents determined that Michael Elzie Priest had committed multiple acts of sexual assault towards a child.
Roff man faces child sexual abuse charges
ADA, Okla. (KTEN) — A Roff man is charged with sexual abuse of a child. Michael Elzie Priest, 72, was booked into the Pontotoc County Jail last Thursday after authorities said they found evidence that he committed a number of acts of sexual assault toward a child.
1 Killed, Baby Injured In Drunk Wrong-Way Crash In Hudson Valley
An out-of-state woman who caused a fatal wrong-way drunk driving accident was sentenced. On Tuesday, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that Nicholle Hoke, age 45, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, was sentenced. Child, Others Badly Hurt In Crash With Drunk Driver On 9W In Newburgh. The sentencing comes after...
Local Stars Lead East to All-State Football Win
BY JOHN TRANCHINA, SPORTS EDITOR SHAWNEE – The three local area players that competed in the Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA) All-State football game each played a role in helping the East team […]. You are currently unauthorized to view this page. If you are a subscriber, you can...
Carole Harrison
Carol Darlene Harrison age 85, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was born May 19, 1939 in Sasakwa, Oklahoma to the late Harold McClead and Iris (Terhune) McClead. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Irlene Matthews. Carol is survived by her...
Cards try to rebound vs. Cubs in Erick Fedde's team debut
Right-hander Erick Fedde makes his St. Louis debut on Friday afternoon as the visiting Cardinals try to bounce back from a walk-off loss to the Chicago Cubs in the series opener. Fedde (7-4, 3.11 ERA), one of the more coveted starting pitchers at the trade deadline, was obtained along with...
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