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Judith Anderson opened her home to the history tour and shared about its history and some of her family background.

• The rest of the story

  You can believe whatever local lore you want, and even tell it to others, but Tahlequah does not mean “two is enough.”

  May 24, 2013 2 Photos

• AAUW to celebrate diamond anniversary

  For 132 years, the American Association of University Women has promoted equity and education for women of all ages. The nonprofit organization takes positions on social, economic, educational and political issues and has a mission to protect the rights and advancement of all females.

  May 24, 2013

• Portable meth labs confiscated

  More than two dozen “shake-and-bake” methamphetamine labs were discovered by investigators Wednesday evening at a home between Watts and West Siloam Springs.

  May 24, 2013

• Awareness of self, others key to mental health

  Promoting good mental wellness has been a practice since the mid-19th century.

  May 24, 2013

• Carnival against cancer

  For the past eight years, Tahlequah Middle School has come together with members of the community to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

  May 23, 2013 1 Photo

Sports

Sequoyah’s Ryan Helsley puts up a shot during a game against Victory Christian this past school year. Helsley picked up postseason honors in football, basketball and baseball during his senior season.

• Helsley hauls in honors

  Sequoyah’s Ryan Helsley caps off his athletic career with accolades in three sports, including an Indian All-State selection.

  May 24, 2013 3 Photos

• TCU rallies late, knocks off Cowboys
• Gray pitches Sooners past Baylor

Features

• Arnall instills sense of pride in students

  For 18 years, Cheryl Arnall has enjoyed her career as an educator. This year, she’s a first-grade teacher at Heritage Elementary, which just opened for the 2012-’13 school year.
  She teaches in a self-contained classroom, which means she teaches all subjects.

  May 21, 2013

• Area residents salute moms
• Bright casuals in vogue for summer

Crime & Courts

• Man charged with abuse for spanking boy 20 times

  Cherokee County prosecutors have filed child abuse charges against a local man who allegedly spanked a boy 20 times with a wooden paddle.

  May 24, 2013

• Daily Log
• Deputies take report of musical equipment stolen from church

Get the scoop!

• Expert: Schools need shelters

  Ninety-four percent of Oklahoma schools do not have tornado shelters, according to Gov. Mary Fallin, even though at least one weather expert says they should be standard. With two Moore schools destroyed in Monday’s EF-5 tornado — and ...

  May 24, 2013 1 Photo

• Kebabs: Health kick on a stick

  Grilling is a simple way to feed your family well this summer. Start with a lean meat and a healthful marinade and then allow the grill to strip away additional fat for a heart-healthy and waist-friendly final result. Plus, grilling caramelizes the natural sugars in foods, which adds flavor without additional calories and fat.

  May 24, 2013 1 Photo

• Boy Scouts: Yes to gay youths, no to adults

  The Boy Scouts of America on Thursday ended its ban on openly gay youths but maintained a prohibition on gay adult leaders, a decision framed as a compromise but one that could lead to litigation and thousands of defections from one of America's largest youth organizations.

  May 24, 2013

• Twitter introduces website security tool after AP account hacked

  Twitter is adding a new security tool to its website, making it harder for outsiders to gain access to accounts, a month after a false posting triggered a stock-market decline.

  May 23, 2013 1 Photo

• Mayor wants tornado shelters in new homes

  Moore Mayor Glenn Lewis wants tornado shelters in all new homes in his city, where an EF-5 tornado damaged or destroyed more than 12,500 homes Monday afternoon. A proposed ordi­nance would require a shelter inside or outside each new residence.

  May 23, 2013

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