Keys Area News & Events

07/24/2013

DISCOUNTED STORM CLEANUP AVAILABLE (Tree Services)
There are tree crews out working today following last night's storms. If you need a tree cut down, trimmed, or hauled off; please message us on this page, or call/text (918) 913-1943. Most trees can be cut by an insured climber for $125. Haul off is extra.

07/22/2013

The EPA is taking actions that could drastically affect the local economy, schools, and taxes here in Muskogee County. Get ready for HUGE increases on your utility bills.

06/11/2013

The 2013 Tenkiller Lake Poker Run will be held on Saturday, July 27th. It will begin and end at Cookson Marina on Tenkiller Lake, near Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Each poker hand is $10 and players are welcome to play multiple!
The first poker hand will be sold at noon and the last hand will be sold at 4pm. The card stations will be open until 5pm.
Winners and door prizes will be announced at 6pm on the Cookson Marina dock.
Like us at www.facebook.com/TahlequahBSPMuOmega for updates and giveaways! For more information, it is encouraged to contact the service group at [email protected]

The Tahlequah Beta Sigma Phi Mu Omega is a local service group of women. Through annual fundraising events, our goal is to continually impact and improve our community. Our largest annual event is the Tenkiller Lake Poker Run!

06/11/2013

The Tahlequah City of Firsts organization is presenting Arts on the Avenue on Friday, June 7th from 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday, June 8th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open...

06/11/2013

Local boys making us proud.

Zach and Colton Swon came home to a packed house for their Swoncert at the Muskogee Civic Center where they played for nearly an hour June 6, 2013.

06/04/2013

The National Weather Service, using mobile Doppler data, and site surveys has classified the El Reno tornado as an F5, with winds of upwards of 296 MPH and at one point a width of 2.6 miles. The largest tornado ever measured.

http://www.ktul.com/story/22498590/el-reno-tornado-double-size-of-moore-tornado

The National Weather Service has upgraded last week’s deadly tornado in El Reno to an EF-5.

06/03/2013

Free "Swon-Cert" at the Muskogee Civic Center this Thursday night at 6:00 pm. This event is to celebrate the success of the Swon Brothers' achievement on the NBC hit show, "The Voice." This event is FREE and open to the public. Doors will open at 6:00. The hit NBC show "The Voice" will be on site to film the event. See you there!

05/21/2013

Reasor’s is partnering with the Salvation Army to collect donations to help with disaster relief across central Oklahoma. Text the word “Storm” to 80888 to donate $10 and Reasor’s will match the first $10,000 donated. Also, starting today, all 17 Reasor’s locations throughout northeastern Oklahoma will begin collecting the most needed items, including: brooms, mops, gloves, buckets, hand sanitizer, shovels & rakes.

05/21/2013

Anyone wishing to provide aid to tornado victims should visit the Red Cross website at http://www.redcross.org/ to find out how you can help. Also, you can donate blood at the Cherokee Nation - 3 Rivers Health Clinic at 1001 S. 41st Street in Muskogee.

There are other efforts that are occurring in Muskogee County as well. If you have any other information regarding those efforts, please feel free to post them on this page.

Disaster relief at home and abroad, CPR certification and first aid courses, blood donation, and emergency preparedness. Support the American Red Cross today.

05/21/2013

Don't forget to vote for Muskogee's very own Swon Brothers tonight on The Voice by dialing 855-864-2303. You can vote up to 10 times per device. Sprint mobile users can text keyword "3" to the short code 8642*, and can be repeated up to 10 times. Facebook users can go to "The Voice Vote" page and cast 10 quick votes there as well. Downloading their song from iTunes also counts in the voting. Let's help our local boys make their dream come true. Cast your vote now.

05/09/2013

President Obama has been quoted as saying "everyone deserves access to quality healthcare", but on the other hand, eliminates healthcare coverage for over 30,000 Oklahoman's.

http://watchdog.org/83688/obama-denies-extension-of-ok-medicaid-program-for-working-poor/?roi=echo3-15546276559-12641158-5919c52748b2c975e01b9282e12ca5d5

By Patrick B. McGuigan | CapitolBeatOK OKLAHOMA CITY — The Obama administration has denied Oklahoma’s request to

03/20/2013

Muskogee County Republican Committee (MCRC)
2013 Scholarship Awards

The Muskogee County Republican Committee is awarding $500 College Scholarships to 2 first year college freshman from Muskogee County who meet the following criteria:
- Have at least a 3 point grade average their senior year.
- If 18 years of age, be a registered Republican
- (If student is not 18, one parent must currently be a registered Republican.)
- Must be a first year freshman Fall 2013

Students meeting the above criteria may turn in this application to an officer of the Muskogee County Republican Committee or mail to PO Box 2278, Muskogee, Ok 74402, or e-mail to [email protected] no later than Saturday, April 5th.

An appointment will then be set for an interview with:
‘The Muskogee Republican Scholarship Team’ prior to April 12th. Be prepared to explain:
- Your future plans!
- Special interests (hobbies, etc)!
- Your take on the ‘current political climate’!
- Can you name the top political offices, both state and national?