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Thunder must dig deep to even series
After losing grasp of Game 1 and then failing to stop the San Antonio offense in Game 2, the Thunder has its back against the wall. Sure, star Kevin Durant is playing well and scoring and point guard Russell Westbrook is churning out points and assists.
05/31/2012 | Comments 0Safety tips given for youngsters to avoid sports injuries
injuries treated in emergency departments are children’s injuries, but half of all sports injuries can be prevented,” said Dr. David E. Nonweiler, physician with Central States Orthopedic Specialists, a GlobalHealth network provider. “We want families and their children to enjoy this summer sports season, but keep these safety tips in mind.
05/31/2012 | Comments 0Summer camps
An afternoon session for students in fourth through eighth grades will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This group of campers will go through daily drills and receive advanced instruction. Campers will play a minimum of one basketball game per day..
05/31/2012 | Comments 0MWC’s Carman named top student-athlete
As a senior, Carman has hit .387 with 19 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs and 50 RBIs. Carman is a three-time all-Sooner Athletic Conference performer, two-time SAC gold glover, 2010 honorable-mention NAIA all-American and 2010 NAIA gold glove award winner.
05/31/2012 | Comments 0Choctaw summer basketball camp June 4-7
An afternoon session for students in fourth through eighth grades will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This group of campers will go through daily drills and receive advanced instruction. Campers will play a minimum of one basketball game per day..
05/24/2012 | Comments 0Latest News
Steed Elementary students listed on 4th quarter rolls
Following is a list of Steed Elemenary students who qualified for fourth-quarter honor rolls..
05/31/2012 | Comments 0Bringing Up GradeS
L.W. Westfall Elementary third grade students receive certificates from school officials and the Choctaw Kiwanis Club for their academic achievement. The program, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, is called BUGS, which stands for Bringing Up GradeS.
05/31/2012 | Comments 0Area college students receive OBU music scholarships
Blackburn, a freshman from Choctaw, received the Catherine Mae Bardwell Memorial Scholarship, given to worthy music students; the Clair and Ruth McGavern Piano Scholarship, given to a student who shows exceptional ability and promise as a pianist;...
05/31/2012 | Comments 0Charity golf classic raises $90,000 for foundation
“All the hard work is well worth it when Dr. Britton, President of Rose State College, is presented with the check for the foundation,” said Robert H. Croak, president and chairman of the board at First National Bank..
05/31/2012 | Comments 0Buying home today can be daunting experience
Admittedly, the recent tax credit for firsttime homebuyers was a strong incentive to take the plunge to homeownership, but there are still plenty of great reasons to buy a house or condominium. Recently, buyers have responded to historically low interest rates, says Michelle Wardlaw, a spokeswoman for NAR.
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