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  • commissioners-02web.jpg Rogers County candidates face off

    Rogers County candidates faced tough questions Thursday during a debate at Rogers State University.

    May 27, 2012 2 Photos

  • Special session looms as House rejects $6.8B budget

    The Oklahoma House failed Thursday to pass a $6.8 billion general appropriations bill to fund state government, setting up the possibility of lawmakers returning for a special session.

    May 24, 2012

  • House scuttles tax agreement; has new plan

     The Oklahoma House will not take up a proposal announced last week to slash Oklahoma's income tax and has instead come up with its own plan to cut taxes.

    May 23, 2012

  • Emergency services personnel honored

    Amidst the usual procedures and protocols of their weekly meeting, Rogers County Commissioners took pause Monday to allow District 2 Commissioner Mike Helm to read an open letter.

    May 23, 2012

  • City raising Rec Center fees

    The Claremore Recreation Center will raise membership rates after the city council approved the measure Monday to help prevent a potential $18,000 budget shorfall.

    May 23, 2012

  • Claremore police participate in national safety campaign

    Claremore Police officers have joined with law enforcement agencies across the state this week during the annual “Click It or Ticket” mobilization.

    May 23, 2012

  • Candidate debate set Thursday

    The 2012 Rogers County Candidate Forum begins at 7 p.m. Thursday at RSU Baird Hall Performances Studio, located at 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd.

    May 23, 2012

  • City refinancing $24.5 million debt

    The Claremore City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a measure that will refinance the city’s $24.5 million debt, extending payments to 2025.

    May 22, 2012

  • E911 Advisory Board formed

    Rogers County Commissioners  approved a resolution Monday to create a new advisory board that will oversee operations and functions of the new E911 Center.

    May 22, 2012

  • $6.8B budget deal struck

    Gov. Mary Fallin and leaders of Oklahoma’s GOP-controlled Legislature reached an agreement Monday on a $6.8 billion budget plan to fund state agencies for the upcoming fiscal year.

    May 22, 2012