Fun Facts About Sesame Street
The popular childrens’ show Sesame Street aired for the first time in November 1969. Here are some fun facts about the monumental television show. The show was almost called 123 Avenue B, but it was changed due to the fact that it was a real New York City address....
Not Guilty Verdict In Jennings Homicide
A Jennings man has been found not guilty of first degree manslaughter by a jury of his peers in a Pawnee County court on October 30th. Matthew Tull’s strategy was rooted in self defense and after a two hour deliberation, the jury found his claim to be credible. Kyle...
Mindset 11-6-14
The greatest deceit ever perpetrated against humanity was the belief that it was acceptable to kill one another. Through evil, fanaticism, religious superiority, racism and dominance, we have picked up the stone and bashed in the head of humanity creating oceans of...
Partners For Heroes Provides Peace
Last year, CrossTimbers was pleased to partner with local businesses in creating the first “Honor Cottage” located at CrossTimbers Resort on Skiatook Lake. We received local and national attention, as this was the first such cottage in the nation, providing...
In honor of the 100th anniversary of WWI – Local Heros
In honor of the 100th anniversary of WWI, we are publishing photos of local men who served in what has been dubbed as ‘The War to end all Wars’. Listed below are some interesting facts about that war: • The total cost of WWI for the U.S. was more than $30 billion. •...
HOMELESS VETERANS – CHALLENGES FILLED WITH SOLUTIONS
By Gary Goldberg As we take time to honor our veterans this Veterans Day, an existing problem exists that is impacting our veteran population. That problem is homelessness. Several hundred thousand veterans are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. A combination...
The Great Mannford Gunfight
One day in 1963, I believe it was on a Saturday afternoon, Mom asked my brother Gary and me to take her car to Ted Norwood's service station for an oil change. Since we both worked for him, part time anyway, this was a good reason to go to town. We took the car in and...
Courtesy
Is it a lost art or do I just not understand how it works anymore? In the true spirit of tradition, the older I get, the more I sound like my folks. Just to give you a forewarning of what you are fixin’ to read, this is definitely a Back in My Day kind of...
REPORTER’S RECIPES – Halloween Jack-o-Lantern Beef Pies
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 cup shredded carrot 1 (6 ounce) can chopped black olives, drained 1 (12 ounce) can...
MHS – Home Coming 2014
A day full of Homecoming festivities happened on Oct. 3rd including a parade, carnival, tailgating, coronation and a big WIN for the Pirates on their Homecoming game against OKC Legion. Homecoming Royalty: 9th grade: Nicole Wilbourn, Ryan Willams. 10th grade: Hayley...
Lesson Plan!
POP QUIZ! What is Common Core? 2) What is an EOI? What is Workforce Development and who is responsible to implement it? Does anyone know why we are taking this stupid test? Times up! Put your pencils down and turn the test over. Sorry! You Failed! Maybe tests like...
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