LOCAL GOLF DOES IT GET ANY BETTER? At different times during this good weather for the past 2 weeks, I had the pleasure of playing golf with Rick Miller, Richard and Patrick Lippitt, John Wells, Brad and Tyler Busch, Gregg Compton, Dwayne Treece and Jamie Perryman. We all had one thing in common: A GOOD [...]
Most residents of Langley, Oklahoma and those that are familiar with the history of the Grand River Dam Authority are aware that the town was named for J. Howard Langley, a Pryor attorney. However, fewer could relate that the town was named for him because he was instrumental in promoting the GRDA dams and was [...]
Last month a task force report outlining ways to reform Oklahoma tax law was released. It contained several recommendations for ending special interest tax breaks and eliminating numerous credits so that the state could reduce the personal and corporate income tax rates and still fund core services such as schools, roads and public safety. That sounds [...]
Felonies Harris, Adam Earl – Driving under the influence of drugs, second Hernandez, Jesse – Knowingly concealing stolen property Maples, Stephen Edgar – Leaving scene of accident involving injury Parrett, Kyle George – First degree burglary Prettyman, Lester – Cruelty to animals Misdemeanors Castillo, Victoria – Obtaining merchandise by means of bogus check Murry, [...]
It had happened again! This time another valuable mineral had been discovered in, which up until recently, had been Indian Territory. Back in 1830, promoting what then had been called “The Indian Removal Act,” the United States government had mandated the removal of all tribes to a segment of land which later became the state [...]
Miami, Oklahoma – The Foundation Board members of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, (NEO) recently elected Phyllis Worley as Chair and Anna Milligan as Vice Chair after Clay Robyler ended his six year term as the Chair of the Foundation in November 2011. NEO A&M College President Dr. Jeff Hale, (left); Phyllis Worley, Chair, NEO Development [...]
Information above is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. Based on information from the Northeast Oklahoma Board of Realtors for the preceding week, Monday through Sunday.© 2011 MLS and FBS. JAY – In response to requests from some of our readers, the Grand Lake Business Journal has compiled the following weekly real estate [...]
Dear Humans: My name is Ben and I wanted a chance to clear some things up with you. You see, there are a lot of shelter dogs who never get a fair shake at impressing visitors who come to the shelter. We all try very hard to get your attention, but not speaking English is [...]
Like all rivers, the river that would one day be known as the “Grand” in Northeast Oklahoma has benefited civilization for centuries. Long before anyone ever thought of making a lake from its waters or harnessing those waters to create electricity, the Grand was supplying a necessary resource for those along its shores. It is [...]
Humane Society’s Adoption Fee is Waived for Queenie and Nash Hi! I’m Queenie and pictured with me is my brother Nash. We desperately want to start the New Year with us being adopted by a loving and caring family. You see, we have been cared for by the Humane Society of Grove and Grand Lake [...]
