Mustangs fall just short of Bulldogs
By JENNIFER HERTEL Leader writer The Mustangs took the field Friday chomping at the bit to beat the Bulldogs in their own territory. However, after a hard fought battle the Mustangs fell just short by...
View ArticleOSU Mortar Board Chooses Top 10 Freshmen Men and Women
Recognized as one of Oklahoma State University’s prestigious honors Mortar Board Chooses Top 10 Fresmen Men and Women. Among them is a former Oologah Mustang Class of 2016 Graduate, Braden Kellogg....
View ArticleAmerican Pickers to Film in Oklahoma
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Oklahoma! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region in mid-October and November 2017!...
View ArticleBSA Troop 199 Golf Tournament
TOP TEAM BSA TROOP 199 GOLF TOURNEY The top team at the Boy Scout Troop 199 golf tourney last Sunday was the Oologah Methodist Church Men’s team. Scout Master Tod Estes (left) presented the team...
View ArticleHow To Present In The Ring
Wyatt Hancock displays how to capture the top Showmanship award while working with his award winning animal. Hancock is a member of the Oologah FFA Chapter and was participating in the Tulsa State Fair...
View ArticleFCCLA Conference
ISABELL HERLE STUDENT WRITER Last Thursday the Oologah High School FCCLA team went to a conference at the Claremore Performing Arts Center. Tonya Base, the FCCLA coach, and 45 members and officers went...
View ArticleNotes From the Chief
‘Chosen One’ campaign seeks increase in Cherokee foster and adoptive homes By Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker The Cherokee Nation’s Indian Child Welfare team has launched a new...
View ArticleFor The Children
Child Abuse Prevention the Latest Casualty of Oklahoma’s Budget Crisis By OICA CEO Joe Dorman The lights are literally off at the Oklahoma State Capitol this week, a development that has instantly...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week
Mayson Powell Sophomore Mayson Powell is probably one of the most improved athletes that we have seen this 2017 season. Powell started the season unsure of his footing and proved last Friday in Wagoner...
View ArticleEspecially for Kids
Claremore old-timers tell stories of Will Rogers’ generosity when he came home in his adult years. He was known to slip a coin, sometimes “paper” money, into a child’s hand....
View ArticleOologah Scouts Attend Pine Tree
BY CAROLYN ESTES Four Oologah Troop 199 Boy Scouts attended Pine Tree over the Fall break from school. Pine Tree is a four-day, three night leadership training course and camp out. This year it was...
View ArticlePlaces
BY MARIA LAUBACH Publisher The past seems so near when I think back about my kids developing from babies into toddlers and into what they are now. Many times, I’ve wished the time would stop and let...
View ArticleFor the Children
BY JOE DORMAN OICA CEO KIDS COUNT Conference Sets the Stage for Pro-Child Reforms These are interesting times we face as Oklahomans and as Americans. The discussions occurring at the state and...
View ArticleStatewide Campaign Asks Legislators Who They Really Support: Big Tobacco or...
BY ALEX WEINTZ Cigarette Companies Rake in Profits from Political Gridlock and Partisan Bickering OKLAHOMA CITY—Frustrated by political gridlock at the State Capitol, the Oklahoma Hospital...
View ArticleWylie Novel on Kindle Scout
Faith Wylie’s first novel, “The Revelation Key,” is now available for review on Kindle Scout. Kindle Scout is reader-powered publishing for new, never-before-published books. It’s a place where readers...
View ArticlePrincipal and Teacher Luncheon
BY ISABELL HERLE STUDENT WRITER Last week was Principal Appreciation Week, and on Wednesday the principals from all three schools attended a luncheon in Mrs. Base’s room during lunch. All...
View ArticleWorlds Largest Firearms Show
WANENMACHER’S TULSA ARMS SHOW will open the doors at Expo Square (Tulsa Fairgrounds) to the public on November 11 & 12. From a modest beginning in 1955, the show has grown to almost 6 miles of...
View ArticleMustangs Rout Wardogs
By JENNIFER HERTEL Leader writer As the lights came up on Friday night the Mustangs got ready to face off against the Miami Wardogs. Determined to get the win, the Mustangs...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week
Cole Dunbar Senior Cole Dunbar is arguably one of the best athletes that Oologah has to offer. Being a prominent force for both our defense and offense as he has proven himself...
View ArticleDrama Battles it out at State
BY JENNIFER HERTEL Leader Writer Oologah’s drama troupe returned from the OSSAA state one act contest this past weekend with another All State Actor to add to their wall of fame: sophomore Raylee...
View Article