Archive - 2012 - News Article
December 3rd
This years winners were named in four separate categories not including the top winner being named the Overall Chairman's Winner.
River Valley Cosmetology's Holiday Barbie float won the judges favor and was named the Overall Chairman's Winner.
In the category of organization and churches: Cub Scout pack #453 took first place followed by Girl Scout Troop #4384 in second and the Poteau Baptist Church winning third.
A Poteau woman was uninjured Saturday night after her car struck a guardrail and was left suspended until emergency crews arrived.
Pam Johnston, 57, of Poteau, told officers she was driving south on the Cavanaugh Scenic Expressway near the Walmart exit when an animal ran out in front of her car. Johnston said she swerved to miss the animal and struck the concrete barrier and slid along the guardrail. The report shows the car traveled four tenths of a mile before stopping on top of the guardrail.
Johnston wasn't injured in the accident.
The Staff at AES Shady Point wishes everyone Happy Holidays.
The Faculty and Staff of Talihina Public Schools wishes everyone Happy Holidays.
November 30th
The public was invited to view the new facility recently completed that houses the LeFlore County Youth Services administrative offices and emergency youth shelter.
The open house was held Friday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
The 2012 Gold Dust Gala, an annual event hosted by the Carl Albert Development Foundation, was held Thursday evening.
A silent auction began at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner. The event concluded with a live auction in which proceeds are used toward CASC development.
Mayor Jeff Shockley wishes everyone Happy Holidays!
The Staff at Peachtree Hospice wishes everyone Happy Holidays.
Two vehicles collided north of Poteau on Oklahoma Highway 112 Friday morning.
Witnesses say a white truck struck the rear of a four door grey car then left the roadway coming to a stop in a field.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.
No injuries were reported.
November 29th
The Staff at Kiamichi Electric Co-Op wishes everyone Happy Holidays.
