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One charged with uttering forged instrument
Jerrod Dewayne Hunter of Checotah has been charged with uttering forged instrument in Haskell County District Court. Hunter is accused of allegedly cashing three checks which belonged to another individual. The checks were allegedly cashed for a total of $1,100 at a local store in August and September of 2022,...
Dragons clinch district title
The Dewar Dragons baseball team clinched the district title after two resounding wins on Tuesday, as they hosted the Canadian Panthers. After dropping a close game on Monday to Oktaha, 4-5, the Dragons rebounded with shut out games the following day in district competition. Coach Josh Kilhoffer’s Dragons defeated Canadian...
Road closed for more than 24 hours after Wagoner County deputies say man tired of flooding took pipe out of road
TULLAHASSEE, Okla. — Wagoner County deputies said one man in Tullahassee taking matters into his own hands to prevent flooding caused a road to be closed for more than a day.
Oklahoma man sentenced in maiming crime that involved saw
A Roland resident has been sentenced to prison for using an electric saw to maim a man. In Muskogee federal court this month, Morgan Cameron Blanton-Barnes, 24, was sentenced to 235 months in prison for one count of maiming in Indian Country and 188 months in prison for first-degree burglary in Indian Country.
Broken Bow Savages sweep Wildcats in district double-header
The Checotah Wildcats (616, 0-10 Districts) came up short in a district 4A-5 double- header to the Broken Bow Savages on Tuesday at Checotah. The Savages swept the Wildcats 18-10 and 10-5. The first game was a shootout as both teams gave great effort at the plate. Bryce Marshall had a huge day for the Wildcats as he hit a homerun in the eighth inning, doubled in the third and fifth innings.
Woman Upset After She Says Multiple Packages Were Not Delivered From Muskogee UPS Distribution Center
A Green Country woman says she's wondering what's going on at the Muskogee UPS distribution center after packages of hers never got delivered. She's had it happen before but chalked it up to a one-off loss. However, after three packages with different tracking numbers all "disappeared" the same day, she wonders what's really going on.
Musical gives Vivia Thomas ghost story new twist for Fort Gibson’s Bicentennial
FORT GIBSON, Okla. — Oklahoma's oldest town has a tale to tell and a history so rich that two high school teachers created something special for its bicentennial. "The play is just entitled Vivia: A New Musical! We captioned it like they do on Broadway," said Beth Brannon. A...
Severe Thunder Storm Watch Active For Several Eastern Oklahoma Counties Thursday Night
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for counties to the south and east of Tulsa until 11 p.m. Meteorologist Travis Meyer reports an additional thunderstorm development behind the cold front pushing into Green Country. The main concern with these storms will be hail, but tornado risk is not...
GCTC Students Attain CNA Certification
Green Country Technology Center is happy to share a major milestone at GCTC’s Health Careers Certification program. Mrs. Longan & Mrs. Underwood’s dedicated students from both the A.M. and P.M. sessions have officially earned their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications. This achievement means 42 new CNAs are ready to make a difference in our community’s healthcare sector. Their hard work and dedication have unlocked boundless opportunities for them and the patients they’ll serve.
County Golfers Qualify for Regionals
Henryetta Lady Knights Golfer Breea Stockholm (left) and Morris Eagles Golfer Leah Ashley (right) are both headed to regional competition after qualifying on Tuesday. Leah shot a 90 (9th place) and Breea came in 10th with a 92. Congratulations to both ladies!
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