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Dennis Byrd killed, two hurt in head-on crash
By JOHN M. WYLIE II, Editor Dennis Byrd, 50, of Talala, was killed and two others were seriously injured Saturday morning in a head-on crash on Oklahoma 88 north of Claremore. The Oklahoma Highway...
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Boologah! and more
Oologah will host two weeks of celebration By FAITH WYLIE, Leader writer The calendar is packed with activities the last week of October and the first week of November. “You won’t need to leave Rogers...
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Be prepared to vote Nov. 8
Be prepared! Study what will be on your Nov. 8 ballot in Northwest Rogers County and a neutral explanation of the state questions Ballot – Candidates: 2016 Ballot candidates Ballot – Questions: 2016...
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Several injuried in collision on Hwy 88
Copyright 2016 Oologah Lake Leader/Photographer Faith Wylie An apparent head-on collision may have injured as many as six people. The collision between a tan Cadillic Escalade and a black Honda Pilot...
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Officials Warn of Early Start to Flu Season
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) began surveillance for seasonal influenza early this fall and is detecting laboratory confirmed cases of influenza among Oklahomans. In addition, there...
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O-T SCORES WELL IN A-F TESTS
Despite a year marred by tragedy and an outside test vendor which created havoc due to programming and equipment failures, Oologah-Talala Schools still scored well in the statewide A-F school grades...
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Service pending for Kent Frizzell
Kent Frizzell Kent Frizzell, a former Will Rogers Memorial Commissioner who had a distinguished career in law, government and energy policy, in Kansas, Washington D.C and Oklahoma, passed away...
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Oologah teens are titans
REFLECTIONS By Faith Wylie The mythical Titans were ancient divine beings of incredible strength. Our Oologah teens also showed incredible strength of character when they crossed the football field to...
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How flawed data at SDE led to ‘C’ grade card for Oologah High School
See overview story below Why OHS grade is flawed By MELISSA OVERCASH, Oologah High School Principal I am sure many in our community have had an opportunity to view our most recent A-F Report Card for...
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Pop Up Shops Open Saturday 2-8
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Christmas decorations at going up at the Oolagah Historical Museum. Windows on other downtown buildings were painted Tuesday with Christmas designs in...
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1/5 of Daniels spending goes to man facing 3 felonies
Statewide political scandal hits home By John M. Wylie II, Publisher Copyright 2016 Oologah Lake Leader The Republican candidate for the state senate seat representing the Oologah-Talala area, Julie...
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Mustangs gallop into playoffs
Oologah won home field advantage in the first round of football playoffs with a 42-14 victory over Cascia Hall. The team hosts the Sallisaw Pirates at 7 p.m. on Friday night at Mustang Stadium....
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Dramatic results
The Oologah High School speech team traveled to Booker T. Washington tournament Nov. 5 and came away with fourth place team sweepstakes and five regional qualifications. Those regional qualifiers are:...
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O-Zone spirit
Oologah’s Most spirited Oologah’s Most Spirited pair of students at the Mustangs Friday night game last week was Avery Cluck (second from left) and Cole Brooks (second from right). High School...
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Veterans Day salute
Saluting our veterans Oologah Lower Elementary students perform a salute to American veterans on Veterans Day Nov. 11. The students wore replicas of military uniforms in the musical drama. In the...
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Service held for Ralph St. John
Ralph Franklin St. John, 81, Talala, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 in a Tulsa hospital surrounded by his beloved family. He was born June 24, 1935 in Talala, He was one of Lewis and Minnie...
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Give peace a chance
LAKEVIEWS By John M. Wylie II, Editor and Publisher Ev’ry body’s talking about Revolution, evolution, flagellation, regulation, integrations, Meditations, United Nations, congratulations All we are...
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Mustangs knock off Tuttle, face Clinton
Game report from Jennifer Hertel: The boys went back and forth with Tuttle during the first half, and came out for the second half on fire, scoring a touchdown in the first minute of the third quarter....
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Whatever Happened to ___?
My Correct Views on Everything1 By Jim Norwine2 Spitting in the wind: Whatever Happened to ___? “We used to look more sober and serene. People speak without the modulation I grew up on. And so much...
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