Correction
Due to a reporting error, the last name of Talala Trustee David Jacobs was incorrectly listed in the Talala Town Board story last week. The Leader apologizes for the error.
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Secondi triumphs and shares community’s love-even in jail
Hannah Secondi By CAROLYN ESTES, Leader writer Copyright 2016, Oologah Lake Leader Hannah Secondi’s world was turned upside down Tuesday, July 28, but she has persevered and despite being emotionally...
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Ninja’s first case brings guilty ruling; deal to testify versus main case target
Oologah Police Officer Brent Holmes plays with Ninja. By JOHN M. WYLIE II, Editor Oologah K-9 Officer Ninja’s first case has been closed with a plea deal where the passenger in a car which led police...
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Spitting in the wind 2: Meaning
By Jim Norwine A recent NY Times opinion piece2 explained that, “We’re doomed” because we now finally know with absolute clarity that the sourest possible lemon confronts us. It’s hard to describe this...
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Semi hits pickup near OAOG
A semi truck struck the back of a pickup truck southbound on US 169 about 7 p.m. in front of the Oologah Assembly of God. The semi driver appeared uninjured. Northwest firefighters and OTEMS medics...
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Teens are robot masters
Oologah Middle School students prove they are champions at the Park Hill Robotics competition last weekend at Keys. Jacob Jump (third from left) from team 6062C and his alliance members were...
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Askew, family are latest tragedy victims
Amanda Corbin/Poteau Daily News After a year marred by tragedy, 2016 brought more woe Sunday when a wreck badly injured popular local teacher Rebekah Askew and her family. They had been enjoying a...
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William David Hayes
William David Hayes, 64, of Claremore passed away Feb. 2, 2016. He was born March 25, 1951 in Casa Grande, AZ to William Arthur (Bill) and Mildred Louise Hayes. He was a former fitter welder. He is...
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Will’s legacy: Is another marriage in the works?
Will Rogers and his family. Will Rogers Memorial Musuems By JOHN M. WYLIE II, Editor Copyright 2016 Oologah Lake Leader, LLC Will Rogers’ legacy has always been protected by blood family and a...
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Funeral Monday for Peggy Jean Newton
Peggy Jean Newton, 81, of Talala, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 in Tulsa. Visitation will be 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at the Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home. Funeral services will...
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Christy M. Genske dies
Christy M. Genske (Squittiere) 27, died unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in Lafayette, La. She was the beloved wife of Christopher M. Genske, an Oologah graduate. Born in Providence, R.I., she was...
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Cool summer splash pad is set
BY CAROLYN ESTES, Leader writer Oologah area kids should be able the beat the heat this summer at the new Town Park after the Town Board voted Feb. 2 to seek bids for the new park’s splash pad,...
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Cherokee Nation gives $10,000 to park project
Cherokee Nation leaders presented the Oologah Community Foundation and VFW Post 3077 in Collinsville $10,000 checks each on Feb. 2.. Oologah Community Foundation will use the funds to complete a new...
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Fire fries house, any proof of possible meth lab
Movie clips: 6 MOV01906 MOV01894 MOV01907 MOV01909 MOV01910 By JOHN M. WYLIE II, Editor Copyright 2016 Oologah Lake Leader A two-alarm fire Sunday destroyed a house and any proof that it might also...
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O-T says alleged “inappropriate contact” probed; OSBI at High School today
Oologah-Talala School Superintendent Max Tanner issued the following statement at 4:24 p.m. Thursday in response to citizen comments and social media traffic: “The Oologah School District takes the...
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Charlene Penner Yates
Charlene Penner Yates, 79, of Rockwall, TX passed away Feb. 13, 2016. She was born Sept. 7, 1936 in Byars to Kenneth and Reba Penner. She was raised in Oologah and attended Oologah schools. She later...
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Cynthia Lou “Cindy” Burns, 58, passed away Monday, Feb. 16 at her home from her battle with cancer. She was born in Seminole, TX to Walter “Red” and Lula “Sue” Quillen. She served in the Air Force and...
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Service Monday for Rev. Larry Downum
Rev. Larry Downum. 75, longtime pastor of First Baptist Church of Oologah, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. Visitation is from 1 p.m., to 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21 at Mowery Funeral Service...
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OSBI school ‘inappropriate contact’ probe stirs turmoil
By JOHN M. WYLIE II, Editor Coppyright 2016 Oologah Lake Leader An elite OSBI unit conducting a methodical probe of alleged “inappropriate contact” at the high school by an employee has triggered...
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Mustangs host Regionals
Oologah will host the Regional 4A basketball tournament on Thursday through Saturday (God willing and the gas don’t leak). The Ladies defeated Catoosa 53-39 at the District level on Friday. The boys...
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