May 16, 2008 | McAlester News
Re and Regina ready for Italian Festival
This year's Re and Regina Nick and Roberta Barone are happy to continue the tradition of Italian Festival royalty - but they consider it a humbling experience.
Crowder gets nothing as tax disbursements handed out by OTC
“People were going back to the stores for returns, and buying things on sale. A lot of people take advantage of the sales after Christmas.”
Zero. That is exactly how much use tax money the city of Crowder received from the Oklahoma Tax Commission this month. via McAlester News
Four die in accidents [25 mins ago]
Three Oklahomans died in separate accidents on state roads Saturday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. via NewsOK.com
Haileyville man killed in singlevehicle crash
A Haileyville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Pittsburg County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. via TulsaWorld.com - State
Haileyville man killed in early morning accident
A Haileyville man was killed early Saturday morning, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. via McAlester News
County disaster chief says fire danger is very real this year
“Everybody needs to be careful with their fires”
Sure, the McAlester area got soaked with winter precipitation late Thursday, but that doesn't mean people should let their guard down about outdoor burning. via McAlester News
Rigs cause increase in area sales tax
Drilling rigs are popping up all over the area, causing an increase in tax disbursements for December. via McAlester News
On the beat: Veteran sergeant named police officer of the year
“I and my family appreciate the job that you do”
McAlester Police Sergeant Chris Morris was named Officer of the Year at the Fraternal Order of Police Christmas party this week. via McAlester News
Sales tax up from a year ago in most area towns; Stigler sees big increase
“Our use tax is up from $3,015.36 to $20,010.04 because we have a new jail that is being built, plus the Wal-Mart Supercenter just opened on October 24”
It's a small town, with only about 3,000 residents, but the people of Stigler may soon feel that their home is a shopping and dining metropolis. via McAlester News
Former Sam Noble Museum researcher becomes WRM curator
“Whenever we would get an animal specimen in, to 'skeletonize' it, we would have to keep it frozen for a few weeks to kill off any possible active pests or parasites, then process it for the beetles.”
As the new curator for the Will Rogers Museum, Jennifer Holt hit the ground running. via Claremore Daily Progress
Thanksgiving Day dinner plans cooked up
“The sit-down meal will be at the armory at noon”
Volunteers are already working on getting turkey and the fixings together for this year's Pittsburg County Community Thanksgiving Dinner, even if it will be a few more days before there's a phone number ready ... via McAlester News
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