Area News
Carmen class reunion held
A Carmen High School Class Reunion of the Classes of 1957-1960 was hosted by Lon and Karen Hawkins at the Cherokee Station in Cherokee. A visitation time and dinner was given for classmates and spouses who attended school at that time and was involved in school activities. After 55 Noon Dinner The After 55 Club…
Read MoreHistorically Speaking: Twenty Years Later
Knowing that the 20th anniversary of 9/11 was fast approaching, I knew I needed to address it. I struggle writing about 9/11 because in many ways it still brings on strong raw emotions and I want to do it justice. For my own history, it is the foremost event and has done more to change…
Read MoreSenate to study ag sales tax exemptions
The agricultural industry has a significant impact on Oklahoma’s economy, and Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee vice chairman Roland Pederson said it’s time to review who qualifies for agricultural sales tax exemptions in the state. An interim study – “Finding a pathway for equitable farm tax exemptions” – will take a deep dive into this…
Read MoreCarl’s Capitol Comments: Interim studies
The House is in the process of holding numerous interim studies on a variety of issues that could result in legislation in our next session. One of the study’s I co-hosted recently focused on agriculture concerns arising from the growth of the medical marijuana industry in our state. This industry is growing at such a…
Read MoreAlfalfa County hosts fall fair Sept. 7-11
The Alfalfa County Fair was held Sept. 7-11 at the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds. The results are as follows: Ice Cream • Non-fruit: Mary Etta Campbell, first; Lynetta Cressler, second. • Fruit: Mary Etta Campbell, first; Loretta Sharp, second; Elisa Crowder, third. Apple Peeling Contest • Adult: Troy Campbell, first; David Ward, second; Troy Shepard, second;…
Read MoreFBC Cherokee’s construction underway
The First Baptist Church in Cherokee recently began a construction project that included building new and remodeling existing structures. The idea to take on a construction project began in 2016 with then Pastor Garry McNeill and some members of the church. In early 2017 the church voted to move in the direction of possible building…
Read MoreNew Miss Timberlake crowned
The Miss Timberlake Pageant was held at 7 p.m., Sept. 1 in the High School Auditorium. Jack McCoy, President of the Timberlake Student Council, welcomed guests as the Master of Ceremonies. Kinlee Judd, Student Council Vice president was Mistress of Ceremonies. The contestants competed in three categories, Interview, Talent, and Evening Gown. The contestants were…
Read MoreTwo county firefighters take part in the annual 9/11 Stair Climb
Two firefighters from the Jet Fire Department helped honor the lives of the fire fighters who gave their lives to help rescue those in the buildings by participating in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The first 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event occurred on Sept. 11, 2003 during “Operation Enduring Freedom” in Parwan Province, Afghanistan. Albuquerque…
Read MoreNash to host fellowship
Popular Enid News and Eagle columnist Peggy Goodrich will be the guest speaker at the annual Friendship Supper hosted by the Nash Christian Women’s Fellowship. The supper will be at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, at Nash Christian Church located at 116 N. Main Street. Since 1993, Goodrich has been writing her column, “Food for…
Read MoreCarmen to host baked potato, bingo
On Saturday, September 18, the Carmen Chamber of Commerce will hold a Baked Potato Bar and Bingo at the After 55 Club. The potatoes will be served from 6-7 p.m. by donation and the Bingo will begin at 7 with $5 fee per card. There are lots of great prizes and a fun evening is…
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