Delaware County, OK

OKLAHOMA – Early voting began Thursday in Oklahoma. Registered voters in Delaware, Craig and Ottawa counties have the option of voting Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the respective county election board office. The primary election...

JAY, Okla. – A Delaware County man accused of failing to care for several hundred head of cattle and calves after taking over a quarter-of-a-million dollars is also facing complaints he starved the animals, a prosecutor said Tuesday. A $75,000 warrant was issued on June 9th for Dustin Morton,...

JAY, Okla. — An Ottawa County woman accused of stealing almost $6,000 from an elderly Grove couple is now facing theft charges in Delaware County for stealing money from the same couple. Jessica Louise Gibson, 42, of Miami, is charged in Delaware County District Court in Jay with exploitation...

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested a man living near a school in Grove for drug and firearm charges. The sheriff's office said it received an anonymous tip about drug activity in Grove, specifically of a home within close proximity of a school. The sheriff's...

I hope you enjoyed all the fabulous weather and multiple entertainment options around the lake for the long Father’s Day/Juneteenth holiday weekend. We have to wait another week before we have another three-day weekend!. *****. Ironically, before we celebrate America’s freedom on July 4, we’ll have election day in...

GROVE, Okla. – The sun was just breaking through on Saturday morning as 350 cyclists left Grove on the last leg of the 426-mile Oklahoma Freewheel bicycle tour. Delaware County District Judge Barry Denney of Grove has ridden in the Oklahoma Freewheel tour for the past ten years. “I’ve...

GROVE, Okla. — A debate between Republican candidates for an eastern Oklahoma State Senate seat raised eyebrows when one candidate attacked another for seeking professional help for the treatment of depression years ago. During the Delaware County GOP’s candidate forum for State Senate District 4 last weekend, candidate Tom...

JAY, Okla. – Delaware County residents will vote on June 28 on whether to extend a half-cent sales tax to help with the upkeep and maintenance of the county’s roads and bridges. In 2011, voters approved a 17-year half-cent “Sin” sales tax to pay off a $13.5 civil...

GROVE, Okla. – Two candidates squared off on Friday for the District 13 District Attorney’s Office race. Kenny Wright, of Grove and Doug Pewitt, of Monkey Island, debate for an hour and a half during the Delaware County Republican Party forum. The primary election is set for June 28. The last day to request an absentee ballot is June 13.

KENWOOD – In less than a year, Kenwood Public School formed a robotics team and qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship. All Cherokee Nation citizens, the Kenwood Public School team qualified for the state tournament in February and then became state runners-up in the VEX Robotics State Championship in March.

GROVE, Okla. – Over the years Delaware County’s most problematic department has been its sheriff’s department. Plagued with lack of funding, a high employee turnover rate, an overcrowded jail population, a $13.5 million-dollar judgment, and multiple lawsuits have prompted residents to clamor for a change. Acting Sheriff...

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – The Oklahoma State Department of Health will offer Mini Health Fairs in June across District 4 in northeast Oklahoma. OSDH District 4 serves an eight-county region including Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers, Wagoner and Washington counties. Mini Health Fair events are planned in five counties,...

GROVE, Okla. — The Delaware County Republican Party is hosting debates on Friday for the county’s three races. “The debates will not be open to the public but rather a closed forum,” said Cheryl Flood, Delaware County Republican Party chairman. The debate can be viewed through Facebook...

DELAWARE COUNTY, Okla. — Oklahoma voters will soon have a choice to make for a permanent replacement for the Delaware County Sheriff. Acting Sheriff James Beck will be on the June 28th ballot, facing Republican opponent Ray Thomas. The position opened up back in December of 2021 when then-sheriff...

DELAWARE COUNTY, Okla. – The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department released the name of the drowning on Monday, who died trying to save his son. Jose James-Flores, 42, of Tyler, Texas drowned Saturday in Flint Creek, located in southern Delaware County. The father jumped into the waters to...