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September 18, 2013
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13 killed in Washington shooting rampage

A defense contractor employee went on a shooting rampage Monday inside a building at the heavily secured Washington Navy Yard, spraying bullets in the hallways and firing from a balcony onto office workers in an atrium below, authorities and witnesses said. Thirteen people were killed, including the gunman.

 
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OSU will investigate claims made in Sports Illustrated series

Citing a strong appetite for its "Dirty Game" series on Oklahoma State football, Sports Illustrated released the fifth and final chapter a day earlier than originally announced.

 
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BNSF to invest $125 million in state projects

BNSF Railway Co. announced Monday it is spending $125 million to expand and improve its system in Oklahoma. Projects will include a new bypass connection at the Cherokee rail yard in west Tulsa and extending a siding area on the carrier's tracks near Mannford.

 
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Albums of autumn: 22 new and upcoming music releases to get excited about

As summer fades, so do the songs and sounds of summer. But that gives way to a fall music bonanza.

 
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Claremore

Overview: Claremore, just 30 miles northeast of Tulsa, is known for a museum honoring Oklahoma's favorite son, Will Rogers, a famous cowboy, performer and writer.

The town recently revitalized its downtown district, which is along Route 66. Claremore is the county seat of Rogers County and includes Rogers State University, one of Oklahoma's fastest growing universities.

Its attractions include the Will Rogers Memorial, a museum built on land purchased by Rogers. He had hoped to retire in Claremore but died in a plane crash in 1935, when he was just 55 years old. The museum includes memorabilia of his career and his tomb. The J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum includes a collection of more than 20,000 firearms. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "Oklahoma!" was set in Claremore.

Claremore's 18,867 population in 2012 was 19 percent higher than the 2000 census. Rogers County saw a 23 percent increase since 2000, thanks to its proximity to job centers in Tulsa and the Port of Catoosa.
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Rogers County BACKUP program aids officers

Rogers County BACKUP program aids officers   9/16/2013

A new Rogers County sheriff's program is turning a helping hand back to its officers who help residents, often putting aside their needs.
Teardown of old Rogers County Courthouse begins

Teardown of old Rogers County Courthouse begins   9/13/2013

Workers this week began razing the old Rogers County Courthouse, which was erected more than 70 years ago.
Bluegrass and Chili Festival spices up Claremore

Bluegrass and Chili Festival spices up Claremore   9/8/2013

Kay County residents Dennis and Jill Heath have attended the Bluegrass and Chili Festival for 23 years - starting when it was in Tulsa.

Sunday: Rogers County controversy frustrating, lawyer says   9/7/2013

Work is under way to gather the 4,480 signatures of registered county voters needed to convene a grand jury. The petitioners seek a criminal probe into District Attorney Janice Steidley and other Rogers County officials.

Perjury case against Claremore officer was alive until attorney general reassigned it, DA says   9/6/2013

Rogers County District Attorney Janice Steidley offers a letter from another DA investigating a Claremore police officer.

Preliminary hearing set in Claremore Veterans Center deaths   8/28/2013

He is accused in a multicounty grand jury indictment unsealed in June of neglecting his medical duties and not caring for Jay Minter, 83, who was scalded in a whirlpool and later died.
Petition seeks grand jury probe of Rogers County officials including DA Janice Steidley

Petition seeks grand jury probe of Rogers County officials including DA Janice Steidley   8/27/2013

A petition seeking a grand jury investigation into District Attorney Janice Steidley and other Rogers County officials was filed Monday.

District judge: Firing of special judge unrelated to politics or her bid for DA   8/18/2013

The firing of an area special judge this month had nothing to do with politics or her run for district attorney as she had suggested, a district judge said.

Claremore woman pleads guilty to bank-fraud charge   8/16/2013

A Claremore woman pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal bank fraud charge, admitting that she forged more than 200 checks worth more than $460,000 drawn on her former employer's account over nearly three years.
Chance to explore: Check out all Claremore has to offer

Chance to explore: Check out all Claremore has to offer   8/15/2013

The first time Martha Swartz visited the Will Rogers Memorial, it was as part of a field trip her Girl Scouts troop made to the Claremore landmark.
Mayes County woman gets stopped while making trek with donkey, dog in honor of slain daughter

Mayes County woman gets stopped while making trek with donkey, dog in honor of slain daughter   7/31/2013

“She was a beautiful young lady,” Haynes said of Vanessa Swaissi, who attended Sequoyah High School in Claremore. “She loved everybody. She had a heart of gold.”
Enduring spirit: Building burns, but Claremore's Christ Presbyterian Church stands tall

Enduring spirit: Building burns, but Claremore's Christ Presbyterian Church stands tall   7/29/2013

The only items that survived the fire at Christ Presbyterian Church on July 20 were a set of communion trays and a baptism chalice.

View a slideshow of the Claremore Church fire.

Troy Bohlander of Welling dies in one-car crash near Tahlequah   7/29/2013

A Cherokee County man and a Barnsdall woman died Saturday in separate traffic accidents.
Members of burned Claremore church hold worship in temporary facility on Sunday

Members of burned Claremore church hold worship in temporary facility on Sunday   7/28/2013

About 25 members of the congregation gathered Sunday morning at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Claremore, a temporary home for the group while it plans for a replacement.
Rogers County deputies arrest two on complaints of dog fighting, drug possession

Rogers County deputies arrest two on complaints of dog fighting, drug possession   7/27/2013

Arrested were Garrett Lee Bump, 29, and Casylin Morgan, 20, on multiple complaints including dog fighting, cruelty to animals, and drug possession.Sheriff Scott Walton said that the videos are very graphic and disturbing.
Claremore's Christ Presbyterian Church burns to ground

Claremore's Christ Presbyterian Church burns to ground   7/22/2013

The Bible's cover was missing and the pages soaked. But at least something could be taken from the charred mess.
Fire destroys Claremore church

Fire destroys Claremore church   7/21/2013

Fire departments from throughout Rogers County responded to the blaze at Christ Presbyterian Church.
RSU's Educational Opportunity Center helps inmates finish schooling

RSU's Educational Opportunity Center helps inmates finish schooling   7/5/2013

While serving a 1 1/2-year sentence for drug and burglary convictions, Vanessa Butler knew prison was a second chance.

Rogers County voters to decide on dedicating one-eighth of roads tax toward civil lawsuit award   6/29/2013

CLAREMORE - A percentage of a Rogers County sales tax dedicated to roads and bridges will go toward paying off a civil lawsuit award, if a ballot proposition is approved in August.

Claremore woman arraigned in bank fraud case   6/27/2013

Lisa R. Tolbert, 49, is charged with engaging in the fraud from Jan. 1, 2010 until last Oct. 24 while she worked as a bookkeeper and administrative assistant at Kelsey Company, Inc.
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