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  • polling_place_t960.jpg Candidates disclose election emotions

    Politics is an emotional game at any level.
    Whether running for congress for the first time, or trying to retain a seat on a local school board, politicians deal with an array of stress that would break many.

    March 5, 2013 1 Photo

  • IMG_7087.JPG Local company benefits from advent of SCOOP

    There is no question that large energy companies like Continental Resources will find a lot of value in the SCOOP. It's discovery and excavation will lead to billions of barrels of oil and natural gas.
    Shale deposits similar to the SCOOP have produced revenue totaling in the trillions of dollars across the country.

    February 28, 2013 1 Photo

  • arbuckle and pony.jpg Painted paper pony

    He looks like an elaborate wood carving, but the carousel horse suspended mid-gallop in the window of Ross Seed and Co. is actually made from newspapers, chicken wire and other odds and ends.

    February 22, 2013 1 Photo

  • Inter-tribal group prepares for pow wow

    The Inter-Tribal Heritage Club hopes to draw the community out to its Spring Pow Wow on April 6 at the University of Science and Arts Oklahoma.
    There is a lot to look forward to. The attractions include a Native American dance contest, raffles, vendors and a dinner.

    February 21, 2013

  • DSCF4878.JPG VIDEO: Robotics holds last open house

    The Cockadoodle Dominators' open house night gave the community a last chance to see the amazing 3931 robot before it spits frisbees at the FIRST Robotics Competition, Ultimate Ascent.

    February 20, 2013 1 Photo

  • DSCF4796.JPG State superintendent pays visit to Am-Po

    Oklahoma State Schools Superintendent, Janet Barresi, visited Amber-Pocasset Schools to have a round table discussion with superintendents, principals, administrators and personnel from around Grady County.

    February 17, 2013 1 Photo

  • 2-15 jaceglass.jpg Poker Run to be held for infant fighting heart problems

    Four-month-old Jace Glass’ heart needs help.
    Born with multiple heart conditions, Jace will need several surgeries in the near future and more when he reaches one year of age. The results of the surgeries could vary from no complications to wearing a pace maker, said his mother, Katie Crosley.

    February 15, 2013 1 Photo

  • Drake King.png Local singer to serenade couples tonight at BJ's

    Drake King, a singer-songwriting student at USAO, will be sweetening up Valentine's Day at BJ's Pizza tonight from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    This isn't King's first local gig. He performed at last year's Droverstock. King will bring his acoustic guitar into the newly renovated pizza joint to give local residents a chance to eat freshly-made pizza and to hear some songs they may know.

    February 14, 2013 1 Photo

  • DSCF4742.JPG Ninnekah has vibrant heritage

    It has been about 15 years since the last Ninnekah Heritage Day, an event that celebrates the small town's big history.

    February 6, 2013 1 Photo

  • DSCF4699.JPG Local bbq owner talks about four decades of cooking, changes in town

    Roy's Barbecue has been a fixture in Chickasha for 41 years.
    The small restaurant with the classic red-checkered tablecloths at one time served about 200 people a day. But as owner Roy Brant said, it still pays the bills.

    February 3, 2013 1 Photo