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Quilts of Valor presented to Veterans

Mary Petty, 81, of Newcastle, passed away at home on November 15, 2023. Mary Theresa Mason was born on June 18, 1942, in Dibble, Oklahoma, to John “Spud” Monroe Mason, and Wilna Zell Mason (Ritter).

Lola Jayne Ogle was born at 6:07 p.m. on July 12, 2023. She was 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 21 inches long.

Time with the Mayor

As state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, I’m thankful for Oklahoma’s small businesses. I’m thankful for their drive and stubbornness, their determination to keep the lights on and keep people working.

E ach year during the month of November, I am proud that our nation takes this time to reflect on the unique heritage, rich history and special contributions of Native Americans. As a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, I always take this special time to reflect on my tribal heritage and the importance of tribes and their members in the United States. And as the longest serving Native American in the U.S. House of Representatives, the privilege and honor it is to represent the interests of tribes in Congress is certainly not lost on me.

This last week, my Senate Republican colleagues and I gathered together for the annual three-day Caucus Retreat to go over what we accomplished this past session and to collaborate on the main issues we’d like to address this session.

Wastewater Plant Groundbreaking

The undefeated Poteau Pirates (12-0) remained that way after defeating Newcastle (9-3) in the OSSAA Class 4A State Quarter Finals.

Mayor says OTA has ramped up engineering