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Picher, Oklahoma is located in Ottawa County. Zip codes in Picher, OK include 74360. More Picher information.

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18 hrs ago | NewsOn6 Tulsa

No Plans Yet To Use Federal Stimulus Money Meant For Picher

Some officials with the housing authority in the dying town of Picher are looking for ways to use more than $135,000 in federal stimulus money.

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Yesterday | NewsOn6 Tulsa

Picher Homes Featured In Horror Film Burn

Three vacant homes in Picher were destroyed or heavily damaged by fire late Sunday night and authorities say the fires were probably intentionally set.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

KRMG-AM Tulsa

Dying Town Receives Stimulus Money

The town of Picher is dying but its housing authority is sitting on $135,000 in federal stimulus money.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

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Cats rescued from Picher, OK

A group of cats with a unique past is being prepared for adoption. Up until now, the animals were among the few residents still living in Picher.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

TulsaWorld.com - Satellite

scene setting

Several Oklahoma country music stars are among the artists who will be profiled in a new ABC television special, "In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts: Bright Lights.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

Tulsa World

Changes approved for Tar Creek removal

The Lead-Impacted Communities Relocation Assistance Trust approved several changes regarding a construction company's removal of Tar Creek residences.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

Joplin Globe

Meals restored to seniors

By Krista Duhon news@joplinglobe.com COMMERCE, Okla. - The serving of hot meals to senior citizens in Commerce and Quapaw has been restored, thanks to the generosity of neighboring community leaders.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

Joplin Globe

The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

It's like walking through a bad dream for John Frazier as he steps through the rooms of his former home in Picher and sees the damage left by vandals.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

Tulsa World

Robin Roberts puts Nashville Okies 'In the Spotlight'

Several Oklahoma country music stars are among the artists who will be profiled in a new ABC television special, "In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts: Bright Lights.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Joplin Globe

Mike Pound: Every day is a good day for a cheeseburger

It was a nice day for a drive, so about 11 a.m. Wednesday, I left the newsroom and walked the short block or so to my car.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

Joplin Globe

Filmmakers use abandoned Picher buildings; trust authority stops movie

PICHER, Okla. - As spooky as it sounds, one of the nation's most toxic sites has been used as the cinematic backdrop for a hard-core horror flick by two independent film producers.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

Tulsa World

Three Okie superstars highlight upcoming ABC special

Several Oklahoma country music stars are among the country artists who will be profiled in a new ABC television special, "In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts: Bright Lights.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

TulsaWorld.com - Community

New system cleans part of Tar Creek

A new organic water treatment system has cleaned up one-fifth of contaminants that enter into the lead- and zinc-polluted Tar Creek stream in northern Ottawa County.

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Mon Oct 12, 2009

Tulsa World

Rascal Flatts debuts new tune on Wednesday

For more: Get more music news at Tulsa World music reporter Jennifer Chancellor's blog.

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Sat Oct 10, 2009

Tulsa World

Tar Creek afterlife

The town of Picher, epicenter of one of the largest environmental disasters in the nation, technically ceased to exist last month.

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Thu Oct 08, 2009

KOAMtv

Picher homes relocated to Quapaw

Dozens of homes are being recycled. Homes that once stood in Picher are being relocated to a subdivision south of Quapaw.

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Fri Sep 25, 2009

Joplin Globe

Treece buyout amendment endorsed by U.S. Senate

The U.S. Senate today approved legislation that could lay the groundwork for a buyout of Treece residents, says U.S. Sen.

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Wed Sep 23, 2009

McCook Daily Gazette

Dig Baby, Dig!

"Earth worshipers" is a term I've heard in these parts to define environmentalists, and to be sure, there are some real environmental extremists out there.

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Mon Sep 21, 2009

Route 66 News

"Life is a Highway" voted top road song

The Econo Lodge motel chain held a contest for the top-road song this summer, with 20,000 people casting their votes.

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Fri Sep 18, 2009

TulsaWorld.com - Lifestyle

This Week in Music

The Dave Matthews Band's newest album, "Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King," was recently certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America with more than 1 million in album sales.

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