Lone Grove News

Two motorists have died on Oklahoma roads since Tuesday night, authorities said.

A Lone Grove man is dead after crashing the all-terrain vehicle he was driving on a county road in Carter County.

Corley Nelson and Anthony Snow have announced their engagement and plans to marry on Nov.

When people think of the 4th of July fireworks, of course, come to mind. But one Carter County group has a tradition nearly 40 years strong that doesn't include fireworks but gospel music instead.

KTEN was the first to bring you the story Thursday, Oklahoma State Representative Greg Piatt's 18-year-old son was arrested for burglary in the second degree.

Strong thunderstorms moved across the state overnight, causing widespread power outages.

“It's just a matter of what's right and what's wrong. We want to collect what we think the county is owed.”

Carter County Assessor Kim Cain has canceled a long-standing property tax exemption for clergy, prompting two local pastors to file official protests. via Tulsa World

" It's been a busy night of local elections, with several school bond propositions on the ballot in Southern Oklahoma. via KXII-TV Sherman

Early Tips on Lake Safety As the weather heats up, more and more people start heading to the lake, but it's heading home safely that Oklahoma Highway Patrol's Lake Patrol is concerned with. via KTEN-TV Denison

Over 150 Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, parents, siblings, and friends gathered on the east side of the aqueduct in Ardmore for the 4th Annual Soap Box Derby conducted by Arbuckle Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. via KTEN-TV Denison

“The dispatchers have to be alert at all times. It can go from extremely quite one minute to extremely busy in the next minute. They have to be very quick to think because no call is the same, every call is different.”

Emergency dispatchers are being asked to give themselves a pat on the back in recognition of this week's National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. via KTEN-TV Denison

“I think there's a little bit of politics involved in that. In this situation probably not.”

A Lone Grove police officer finds herself without a job after drugs and paraphernalia are found in her home. via KTEN-TV Denison

An Oklahoma Senate Bill encouraging the availability of automated external defibrillators at each school district, passed in the state house with a vote of 100 to 1. The bill also asks for federal funding or ... via KTEN-TV Denison

“I realize that schools can't take care of the problem - ' I mean we can't completely wipe out that risk. We also know that kids who are more active and more physically fit score better on academic test scores”

Music educators are sounding their horns over a bill they say will effectively silence music programs in some schools if it becomes law. via NewsOK.com

Looking at the races in Oklahoma... 234 voters took to the polls in Boswell. Robby Hitchcock wins a spot on the Boswell school board with 140 votes in the runoff election. via KXII-TV Sherman

There are several ballots to be decided Tuesday in Oklahoma. In Carter County, three communities will be filling out their city council seats; Dickson and Healdton deciding one place. via KXII-TV Sherman

“We have pushed PE, art and music out of our schools, and we need to get them back”

The measure would require schools to double physical education time, and educators say increasing PE means something's got to go. via TulsaWorld.com - News

As of Monday afternoon, predicted thunder storms did not reach Carter County but emergency management crews say they're on stand by and are prepared. via KTEN-TV Denison

“I've known Mike about 40 years so it hit me hard. Mike probably is my best friend and will always be my best friend”

Only days after the recent surprising news that Pauls Valley had lost its head football coach a familiar replacement has stepped in to lead the Panther program. via Pauls Valley Daily Democrat

“They use a lot of aluminum nowadays, especially on the show horses”

Craig Livingston makes money painting toenail polish on horses. Really. But, to be fair, it's not the type of nail polish won by humans. via The Norman Transcript