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Myths can easily become a factsa
... Bell's family members say Bell served in the U.S. armed forces, not the German Army. Historian Mike Bradley of Fort Gibson said the Bell story wouldn't be the first time history has been incorrectly passed down. Bradley and his wife Bette operate ... Comment?
... jury recommended life in prison without parole. 5. "Woman admits to rape of boy" Melissa Jo Wilson, formerly of Fort Gibson, entered a blind plea Oct. 27 to rape of a 14-year old boy. A blind plea means prosecutors did not offer a plea and Wilson ... Comment?
... we can receive care that is better or equal to what we have received in larger cities. Jerry and Sue Campbell Fort Gibson ON CHRISTMAS EVE at about 10:30 p.m., a water main broke in our area. The city of Muskogee work crews were out immediately to ... Comment?
... BREAKFAST, 7 to 11 a.m. Jan. 9, second Saturday of the month, Masonic Lodge Alpha No. 12, Lee Street, Fort Gibson. Cost: $5. Information: 441-5405 or 869-8481. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT DAV BENEFIT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. Jan. 16, third Saturday, Disabled ... Comment?
Young patients get toys for Christmas
Members of the Native American Student Association at Fort Gibson High School brought some early Christmas cheer to several young patients at Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital with the delivery of nearly 100 stuffed animals to give to youngsters staying at the hospital this Christmas and into the new year. Comment?
Fire Department, casino help with food baskets
For years, the Fort Gibson Fire Department has quietly donated food baskets to those in need during the holiday season. Comment?
When darkness falls, and wind rattles the windowpanes, Fort Gibson City Attorney Don Lewis channels the past in the 1903 Earl Boyd Pierce Building. Comment?
Military a " Sgt. John Wesley Taylor Jr.
... with NFL Hall of Famer Howie Long in Afghanistan on Nov. 7. Taylor is the son of Albert and Ida Tompkins of Fort Gibson. He has been in Afghanistan since July.A Tompkins is the President of the Blue Star Mothers of America Chapter 3 in Muskogee. ... Comment?
Fort Gibson teacher honored for advocacy
Candace Cothern, who has taught special education at Fort Gibson Public Schools for more than 30 years is one of 10 Oklahomans honored at a recent awards event in Tulsa. Comment?
Some hope, some brace for more snow and wintry weather
Ezekiel Foster, 4, of Fort Gibson smacks his 8-year-old sister Kaylee with a snowball at Civitan Park on Monday afternoon. Comment?
New Yeara s Day Muskogeea s birthday
... in the vicinity of the new rail line had watched with interest as the track was being built. Communities such as Fort Gibson and Creek Agency would benefit from the railroad, but the location of the railroad's main depot would surely develop into an ... Comment?
ICTC Students Help with Project A
Electricity students Boyd Smith , Muskogee; Jesse Gilstrap Braggs, and Rick Henry, their electricity instructor at Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee, take a break from wiring the Project A house being constructed in Fort Gibson. Comment?
Mid-term adjustments hit area schools hard
... separation plan, Wilson said. "This has just been a very tough semester. We don't know what will happen." Fort Gibson received about $1.6 million from the state since August, down $84,593. Superintendent Derald Glover said the district still had ... Comment?
Standards become more difficult for area schools
... We want a book that's engaging and exciting for the kids to use." Sandy Harmer teaches third grade math at Fort Gibson Intermediate Elementary School. She said teachers are looking for textbooks that teach critical thinking skills. In critical ... Comment?
... payroll because he does not have the math skills we need," said Terry Burrow, owner of BCI Truss, northeast of Fort Gibson. Workers need math not only in construction but also manufacturing, sales, health, law enforcement - just about any job out ... Comment?
Shutterbugs announce photography winners
... by Julie Keifrider, third. A* "New England Fishing Village" by Jeff Williams, "Feather" by Anita Barnes, and "Fort Gibson Dam Just Before Sunset" by Patricia Stiles, honorable mention. Class A Prints (87 entries) A* "Santa's Lil' Helper" by Mandy ... Comment?
the Best of the 00s: Former coach on four-time MVP: I just said, a Watch her.a The rest is history
... decade and selected consultants in the community, was short. Goodrich was the overwhelming pick for the honor. Fort Gibson's Kendra Dean, a state swimming champion and standout basketball player who played against Goodrich once her senior season, ... Comment?
the Best of the 00s: Former coach on four-time MVP: I just said, a Watch her.a The rest is history
... decade and selected consultants in the community, was short. Goodrich was the overwhelming pick for the honor. Fort Gibson's Kendra Dean, a state swimming champion and standout basketball player who played against Goodrich once her senior season, ... Comment?
Young patients get toy animals for Christmas
Members of the Native American Student Association at Fort Gibson High School brought some early Christmas cheer to several young patients at Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital with the delivery of nearly 100 stuffed animals to give to youngsters staying at the hospital this Christmas and into the new year. Comment?
Volunteers comfort those in jail
... are here because of drug and alcohol reasons," he said. "I share I'm a changed person." His buddy Jim Titley of Fort Gibson has the same message to give and said he's shared it with inmates for five years. "The demand of the gospel is to visit ... Comment?