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A few days ago, Donnie Nero and Alpheus Grundy went on a fishing trip to Grassy Lake to check out the crappie. They were not the only ones there, as other individuals were also fishing from the banks of the lake, and three were fishing from paddle boats and canoes. Although the fish were not biting much, Grundy managed to catch three crappies of decent size, sufficient for a pan fry.
Read moreWe regretfully announce the passing of Lancy Shakir, daughter of Opal Inez Loggins Ware, granddaughter of Ruby Lee Bush Loggins Alford, and great-granddaughter of Pinkie Golden Bush Howard, and great-great granddaughter of Dollie Golden of Clearview, on March 17, 2025. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Loggins, Bush, and Golden families. Please keep in your thoughts and prayers all our loved ones who are currently ill or shut-in, including Lloyd David and Lovie Samilton, Bobby West (lung cancer), Terry Normore (daughter of Clifford Normore), Jerry French (cancer), Irene Carson, Taft Forshee, Tiger French, Wilbert Zackery, Brady Drake (cancer), Keia Wauleah Teaseinuslowly Parker, and Earnest Hamilton.
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The 1798 Alien Enemies Act used to deport Venezuelans. The last time it was invoked, more than 100,000 people of Japanese descent were detained without charge.
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Dr. Strong was the oldest daughter of William M. and Ruby Johnson Strong, both Texas natives. She was born June 28, 1906, in South McAlester, Indian Territory and her siblings Ruth born in 1908, M.L. in 1913, and Paul in 1917. William worked as a garage mechanic and Ruth gave piano lessons, and later taught music in public schools.
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“Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.”
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The Oklahoma State Department of Education has released their Oklahoma School Report Cards for the 2023-24 school year. The information comes from testing done in the spring of 2024. According to www.schoolreportcards.ok.gov, report card measures serve as indicators of how public schools are serving students in a variety of areas. Measured at different points, indicators work together to provide a snapshot of school performance.
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