With the recent wildfires it is extremely important to practice wildfire safety. Especially as more and more people are making their homes in woodland settings – in or near forests, rural areas or remote sites. There, homeowners enjoy the beauty of the environment but face the very real danger of…

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On 10-08-2011 Rogers County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from dispatch for a possible road rage that took place on Hwy. 412 and Turner Turnpike.

Deputies arrived at Bruce’s truck stop and met the RP. RP said he was on his way back to New Jersey with a load on his Semi.  RP said he was in the left lane and turned on his turn signal to change lanes so he could get on the turn pike. RP said that there was a green Toyota pick-up with a green camper shell in the right lane. RP said…

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CLAREMORE, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation is offering assistance with applications to obtain Cherokee Nation citizenship and Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood cards on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Indian Health Service Hospital in Claremore, 101 S. Moore Ave. Representatives from the tribe’s Registration Department will be on hand to help with questions about the application process.



In order to obtain a CDIB, applicants must formally apply and provide acceptable… Continue

Santa Cash starts November 18; shop Claremore at participating merchants for a chance to win cash prizes! The drawings will be December 17 at Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs. For more information on any of these events or other happenings in Claremore contact the Claremore Convention and Visitors Bureau toll free at (877) 341-8688 or go to our website at www.visitclaremore.org.

The Belvidere Mansion will be hosting their annual Christmas at the Belvidere November 8- December 17, Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 am-3 pm. For this holiday season visit the Belvidere Mansion decorated in Victorian Christmas theme with the holiday gift shop open for those special gifts. The Tea Room will also be open for lunch.

Rogers State University men’s and women’s basketball swings into full gear on November 1^st. The men’s first home game will be November 3 against Dallas Christian College. Season tickets for the 2011-2012 season are now on sale! Homecoming weekend for Rogers State will be November 11 and 12. The men’s and women’s teams will be playing on Saturday, November 12. For a full list of the homecoming events and team schedules log on to… Continue

Shepherd’s Cross will be hosting their Annual Pumpkin Festival through October 29 every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 6:30 pm. There are many different activities for children including scarecrow making, hay rides, maze, story time, fall games, and a farm animal petting barn. The Shepherd’s Shop will be open with lots of fall goodies for sale including pumpkins, gourds, straw, cornstalks, and decorative fall items.

The Rogers County Historical Society is a non-profit organization of community volunteers dedicated to preserving the heritage and landmarks of Rogers County, including Claremore, Verdigris, Oologah, Foyil, Inola and Chelsea.

The Fall Old Home Tour is one of our oldest and most enduring fundraisers, first held in 1980. This year's tour has four gorgeous historic Claremore homes, all beautifully decorated, many with period antiques. The photo is of the Old Homestead, built circa 1909.…

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Oct. 24 is Food Day, a nationwide campaign to change the way Americans eat and think about food. Food Day will encourage people around the country to sponsor or participate in activities that encourage Americans to “eat real” and support healthy, affordable food grown in a sustainable, humane way.

Rogers County Coalition Healthy Lifestyles Committee is planning two days of activities.

• Saturday, October 22nd: Booth at Farmers Market 8-12 will include free healthy cookbooks,… Continue

Claremore, Okla. – Construction is underway on more than $4 million in athletic facility improvements at Rogers State University.

            The projects are being funded through a student facility fee along with private donations and will benefit six of the Hillcats’ 10 athletic programs. Enhancements include a new multi-purpose building at the baseball/softball complex, a new fieldhouse for the soccer and cross country teams, and the installation of artificial turf at Soldier…

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There’s no better time than now to receive your annual flu shot, according to state health officials.

 

“As much as 10 percent of the U.S. workforce will get the flu this year, with 17 million workdays lost as a result,” said State Health Commissioner Dr. Terry Cline.  “Receiving a flu vaccination from your… Continue

Hospice of Green Country will hold its annual memorial service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 9th, at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 9472 E Highway 20, in Claremore.      The service, which is free and open to the public, honors previous Hospice of Green Country patients from Claremore and surrounding areas from July 2010 to July 2011, as well as celebrates their families and memories. There will be a special wildflower planting that families will be able to participate in and take home as… Continue

The enrollment period for all Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans has changed to October 15 through December 7.   It’s time to review,  re-enroll,  and choose a Medicare Part D provider.  If you are new to Medicare, still find it confusing, or just want to know more about howdonut holes work, join this support group for up-to-date information in learning how to find the prescription drug plan that best fits your needs and if you are eligible for extra help.  Enrollment assistance… Continue

ROGERS COUNTY - On Sunday, September 25, 2011 at approximately 18:50 hours, Rogers County Sheriff's Office was advised by RP that two cows had been killed and gutted.



The RP advised he was able to find two gut piles but he still has one cow that he could not find.



The last time the property owner saw the cattle  was Friday, September 23, 2011 at approximately 18:30 hours.



The RP advised they were Angus cows. He advised he was missing two females and one male. He… Continue

WHAT: Northeast Oklahoma Regional Summit.

WHERE: Rogers State University, Centennial Center

WHEN: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Oct. 13, 2011

REGISTRATION COST: $50

 

The third annual Northeast Oklahoma Regional Summit will take place on Oct. 13 at the Rogers State University Centennial Center, 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd. in Claremore.

The summit will focus on growing a 14-county region in northeastern Oklahoma, encompassing  Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee,… Continue