Business After Hours tonight
The Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce invites all Chamber members to the October Business After Hours hosted by Everything Under the Sun located at 123 N. Muskogee Ave. on Thursday, Oct. 22.
The event is come-and-go from 4-8 p.m. and is free to chamber members. Refreshments will be available. Register to win a free gift basket. Stop by, network and meet other chamber members.
Give a Wag for rescued animals
Humane Society of Cherokee County is hosting Give A Wag for rescued animals, Saturday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Norris Park, across from Sam ‘n’ Ella’s.
Adoptable pets, drawings, contests, story-telling, face-painting, baked goods, Give A Wag T-shirts, bracelets, and dog tags will be available. For more information, call 457-7997 or e-mail lakewoodliz@aol.com.
Presbyterians plan carnival
The First Presbyterian Church Halloween Carnival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. The church is at 315 E. Shawnee.
This community event provides free concessions and candy, as well as activities including the Jupiter Jump, fishing booth, bean bag toss, bowling, treat walk, and face-painting.
“I am excited about this year’s carnival and invite everyone to come join us. We hope to have a safe, fun event for the children of our community,” said Karmen Green, carnival coordinator.
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From the heart
As children, people often learn about making valentines in school. All you needed to impress that special girl or boy was some glue, scissors, paper doilies and red construction paper.
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More new businesses open doors
The Tahlequah area market continues to grow, with several new businesses recently opening doors to customers.
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Three held in Stilwell murder
Three Stilwell men were being held in the Adair County Jail Wednesday on an accusation of first-degree murder.
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Man charged in drive-by shooting
Authorities on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for a Hulbert man accused of committing a drive-by shooting at a school board member’s home.
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Report filed in officer-involved shooting case
The District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday received an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation report into a Feb. 2 officer-involved shooting.
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Buy local, buy fresh
The Oklahoma Food Cooperative took roots earlier this century and is growing stronger, expanding its reach across the state.
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Car tags: Cherokee vs. Oklahoma
Since 2002, the Cherokee Nation has offered vehicle tags to its citizens at a reduced rate from what the state of Oklahoma charges, enabling thousands of tribal members to save money.
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Former CN employees file suit
Four former Cherokee Nation employees recently filed a civil suit in the tribe’s district court, alleging their constitutional rights were violated when their employment was terminated.
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Mock intrusion unites schools, responders
Though school administrators always hope for the best, emergency response agencies are recommending they be prepared for the worst.
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Emergency workers prepare, just in case
Tahlequah-Cherokee County Emergency Management officials act as the eyes and ears for community members when tornados threaten, but there’s much more to their areas of expertise.
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