.@TheAtlantic normalizing the views of an extremist isn't "controversial," it's morally wrong. This (was) a widely respected magazine until you made this shameful decision. @1bobcohn, @JeffreyGoldberg & @mthomps, do better. https://t.co/YqzjTMj102 via @UltraViolet
SENIOR DAY OF SERVICE
By ISABELL HERLE
Last Saturday the OHS FCCLA group and 16 students participated in the Annual Day of Senior Service. https://t.co/3tVkcHcV3A
NOTES FROM THE CHIEF
By CHIEF BILL JOHN BAKER
The recent federal budget extension includes funding for the reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians. https://t.co/fQkm9HlkJ8
LEGISLATORS WEIGH POLICY CHOICES THAT IMPACT CHILDREN
By JOE DORMAN
A lot of the recent focus at the State Capitol has been on the budgeting process, but just as important is the normal business of crafting state policy through bills and resolutions. https://t.co/MTaR2p8x0y
WATER BOARD HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING
By CAROLYN ESTES
The Annual Rural Water District No. 4 meeting was held Monday evening at the Oologah United Methodist Church. https://t.co/AE2tx0W6eD
FIREFIGHTER PIPPIN TO TAKE MEDICAL RETIREMENT
By CAROLYN ESTES
Northwest Firefighter James Pippin was granted permission by the Board to take a medical retirement at the end of March. https://t.co/QyqDHxc18a
FAITH WYLIE’S FIRST NOVEL LAUNCHES FEB. 23
Faith Wylie’s heroine, Amber Jackson, was conceived in Greece but her birth was delayed 14 years—and she had already graduated from college when she burst into the world. https://t.co/54PcjCwiy5
8TH GRADE LADY MUSTANGS WIN CONFERENCE
By AMY KOHLER
Oologah Middle School’s 8th grade girl’s basketball team is Verdigris Valley Conference champions https://t.co/Qwpk51P1fA
DAVIS SCORES 21 AS OOLOGAH NARROWLY FALLS TO CLEVELAND
JESSE HAYNES
In the first round of the playoffs, the Mustangs lost to the Cleveland Tigers 70-67 after a hard fought game, but Oologah’s post season is not over after one loss. https://t.co/xBR9bf1gQl
TWO O-T WRESTLERS MOVE ON TO STATE
Oologah-Talala Wrestling team placed nine wrestlers in competition at the Regional Tournament last weekend. https://t.co/XRHFYMcFLK
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Lori Jones was named the Upper Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2017-2018. She’s pictured with her family during a celebration luncheon. https://t.co/Fh5TDVe04K
TALALA SEATS TWO MEMBERS TO PLANNING COMMISSION
By CAROLYN ESTES
Josh Lochner and Raymond Henderson were named to the vacant seats on the Talala Zoning and Planning Commission at their meeting Feb. 13.https://t.co/K7ezQTHA1H
LADY MUSTANGS WIN DISTRICTS BY DOMINATING CLEVELAND, 73-26.
By JESSE HAYNES
Playoff games are supposed to be close. It’s not a guarantee, but it’s the standard expectation. https://t.co/753TmQ6rOF
HIEF OF STAFF CHUCK HOSKIN TO RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY HONOR
Cherokee Nation Chief of Staff Chuck Hoskin is being honored as one of nine Northeastern State University 2018 Centurions. https://t.co/aAz7KXNMh2