Stonewall News

An Allen man was arrested on multiple complaints after he reportedly led police on a high speed chase Wednesday night.

A woman was injured Wednesday night when the car she was driving collided with a deer.

The Ada Elks Lodge September 2009 students of the month are, pictured with Elks representative Julie Thompson Oct.

The October 2009 Ada Elks Lodge student of the month are, pictured Oct. 29, 2009, Laura Drake of Ada, Carrie Hill of Allen, Flor Martinez of Byng, Laci Cantrell of Latta, Mathew Adams of the Pontotoc Technology Center, Tanner Taylor of Stonewall, and Wesley Grigg of Vanoss.

Pontotoc County 4-H Meat Science Senior Club recently elected officers for 2009-2010. They are, back row from left, Taylor Smith, reporter, Sami Jo Scifres, game and song leader, Holly Wade, historian; front row, Shianna Scifres, secretary, Angel Wade, vice president and Katelyn Wade, president.

The variety of alcoholic drinks behind the bar at the Stonewall Tavern are a testament to the hodgepodge of beverages enjoyed by students and Stillwater locals.

Approximately 1,300 high school students from across the state will compete in the Little Dixie Music Contest either Tuesday, Oct.

The Pontotoc County 4-H Meat Science Junior Club recently elected officers for 2009-2010. They are, back row from left, Taryn Wofford, reporter, Macy Dennis, game and song leader, Olivia Hamilton, president; front row, Cameron Wade, vice president, Emily Taylor, secretary, and Hunter Vasquez, historian.

A former postal clerk from Oklahoma has been sentenced to probation for stealing pain medication intended for disabled veterans in Arkansas.

A chain e-mail has been circulating alleging that Ada Mexican restaurant La Fiesta serves dog meat and is being investigated by the health department.

MONDAY OCT. 12, 2009 COLUMBUS DAY * Salvation Army Christmas applications and coat distribution will be at the Salvation Army, 115 N. Oak St.

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Some hospitals in Oklahoma are placing restrictions on younger visitors in an effort to protect patients from the flu - including swine flu.

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THURSDAY OCT. 8, 2009 * Meetings of Fortnighty Study Club begin. Anyone interested in learning more about Modern Book, Music, Progressive Drama or Twenty First Century departments, phone Joann at 580-346-4494. * Governor Brad Henry has declared October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the State of Oklahoma.

Several dog bites in the area have prompted area veterinarians to hold special clinics in their offices and in communities surrounding Ada to give residents opportunities to protect their pets against this deadly virus.

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New federal laws raising the bar on exam standards may do more harm to Oklahoma's school systems than good, some area superintendents said.

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision near Stonewall Thursday. The wreck occurred at the intersection of County Road 1630 and State Highway 3. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Tyler Jack said a rural mail carrier on CR1630 pulled out onto the highway and hit a car driving west on SH3.

FRIDAY SEPT. 11, 2009 * Glenwood Early Childhood Center hosts a Scholastic Book Fair from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the library at Glenwood.