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Area college bookstores participate in tax-free weekend

Two area college bookstores will be open this weekend to accommodate students moving into dorms and purchasing school supplies during the annual tax-free weekend in Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Brave the Mud Run preregistration deadline upcoming Aug. 1

Can you "brave" the mud? The fourth annual Brave the Mud Run is upcoming Aug. 20 in Poteau.

Participants in the 5k adventure will slosh through muddy pits and compete in obstacles along their trek at the LeFlore County Fairgrounds and the Frisco Trail.

Cameron home complete loss after Monday fire

A Cameron family escaped their home Monday morning after a fire broke out, leaving the house a complete loss.

Several fire departments, sheriff's department and EMS responded.

Donations are being accepted for the family.

Oklahoma State Fair tickets now on sale

Tickets for the 2016 Oklahoma State Fair went on sale July 11. The fair will run from Sept. 15-26 in Oklahoma City.

The fair will include 10 Disney on Ice presentations, PRCA Xtreme Bulls tour, concerts and additional entertainment on the midway.

Several blood drives scheduled in area

Several blood drives have been scheduled throughout the area.

Blood drives include the following:

• June 22, Rubin White Health Clinic, 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Donors will receive two tickets to the Tulsa Zoo and a "You Otter Give Blood" zoo T-shirt.

Tax Commission closes Poteau restaurant

According to a sign posted on the front door, La Cabana Mexican Restaurant has been closed by the Oklahoma Tax Commission for non-payment of sales tax.

The sign states the business is prohibited from further operation, pursuant to 68 Oklahoma Statutes Section 1368.3.

In Case You Missed It — PDN roundup

In case you missed it is a feature on our website recounting headline stories from the paper throughout the week.

Papers are available at our office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Here's a roundup of headlines throughout the week:

May 31, 2016:

Howe, Heavener to hold tax-related special elections June 28

Heavener and Howe are set to hold special elections regarding taxes during the primary and special elections on June 28.

Friday is the last day to register to vote to be eligible to vote in the elections.

Winners crowned in Kids Fishing Derby Saturday

The annual Kids Fishing Derby was held at Blues Park in Heavener on Saturday [May 28]. A total of 75 fish were caught by 36 youth fishers.

Winners in the 0-5 age group were first place Logan Ballard, second Kari Morrison and third Remington Tiffee.

Hillbilly Vegas wins national contest

Local country band Hillbilly Vegas recently beat out more than 1,700 other groups to win a $5,000 prize and a chance to perform at Charlotte Motor Speedway ahead of the Memorial Day weekend Nascar Sprint Cup Series race, the Coca-Cola 600.