October 2020

Domestic Violence Awareness Month recognized by county

Canadian County commissioners issued a proclamation last week recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Carolyn Husmann, associate director of the Intervention Crisis Advocacy Network (ICAN), said Oklahoma ranks third highest in the nation for intimate partner violence.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation with commissioners and advocates

Ghost Tours come to town

The Centre Theatre will be the site for a series of Ghost Tours through October. A group billed as Investigating Oklahoma’s Paranormal, or IOKP, will host the tours that started Oct. 9.
The Centre Theatre will be the site for Ghost Tours in October

Why SQ 805 makes sense for Oklahoma’s incarceration rate

One of America’s most popular conservative pundits is known for his catchphrase, “Facts don’t care about your feelings.” While people may feel differently about the policy of SQ 805, here are the facts. Oklahoma has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country.
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Couple holds garden wedding

Aliki Patricia Dyer and Todd Eric Joshua were united in marriage June 6 in a garden ceremony at the home of Kelly and Chris Fry in Jones with Trevor Bomhoff officiating. The outside venue was decorated with white begonias and blue hydrangeas.
Todd and Aliki Joshua

Maple spring citizenship winners

Maple spring Citizenship Award winners, front row from left, Abby Bass, Hudson Cooper, Madison Basler, Jaci Pitchford, Makenzie Caldwell and Andrew Eisenhour; second row, Audrey Eisenhour, Zuri Lewis, Hunter Lorenzen, Presley Swigart, Daughtry Swigart, Raquel Seymour and Erica Niles; third row,...
Maple spring Citizenship Award winners

Calumet picks

Calumet September Students of the Month, from left, Brianna Myers, Kaleb Melvin, Ethan Spohn and Shelby Davis.
Calumet September 2020 SOM