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Public forum slated on Poteau school bond

A community forum over the upcoming Poteau school bond issue will be hosted at 6 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Bob Lee Kidd Civic Center by the Facilities Improvement Team.

Written questions will be submitted from attendees at the start of the forum.

EOMC debuts telemed program

“We see it as a win-win for everyone involved. We’re excited about it, we really are. We encourage parents to get involved in it,” Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center CEO Bob Carter said Friday after EOMC debuted its new telemedicine program for Poteau and Howe public school districts.

PVHS starts spay, neuter program

The Poteau Valley Humane Society has received a grant from the Lockhart Foundation Trust of Oklahoma City.

The grant has made it possible for PVHS to establish a program to help Poteau-area residents who need financial assistance to spay or neuter a pet.

Enes Kanter donates $1k to BG Club

The Enes Kanter Foundation recently donated $1,000 to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of LeFlore County.

CASC launches new certificate programs

Carl Albert State College is set to offer six new programs to its students beginning this fall.

Poteau PD: An inside look

It’s the experience, education and dedication of his police officers that allows Police Chief Stephen Fruen to not question the reliability of his department.

“We are the best law enforcement agency this side of the 35,” he said.

Woman injured in ATV wreck near Rattan

A 63-year-old woman was injured in a four-wheeler accident Wednesday near Rattan in Pushmataha County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.

Guard to honor LeFlore County EMS

LeFlore County EMS will be honored for its support of the National Guard next week.

EMS Shift Supervisor Jeff Steinkamp, a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard, nominated his employers for the Patriot Award.

Uninsured drivers to face crackdown

Uninsured drivers in Oklahoma will soon face stricter enforcement, state officials say.

A new system promises to provide a more accurate and up-to-date database of insured drivers.

Joe White tribute scheduled June 21

A tribute to the legacy of Dr. Joe White, former longtime president of Carl Albert State College, will take place at 2 p.m. June 21 in the Hamilton Auditorium at CASC.

The tribute, “Visionary to Legendary,” will be followed by “Memories and Mochas” in the Joe E. White Library.