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Heavener Man Still Missing

The search for missing Heavener man, Harold Snyder, was still ongoing as of Tuesday evening, six days after his initial disappearance.
Last Wednesday, 83 year-old Snyder was last seen when taking his dog for a walk, according to family.

Voters elect White mayor, settle other races

Poteau voters turned a page at City Hall on Tuesday, electing Scotty White as the city’s first new mayor in 20 years.
Voters retained two City Council members and the street commissioner, but unseated an incumbent school board member.

Popular park goose killed by vehicle

Area residents, especially those who enjoy walking at Twyman Park and interacting with the geese are disturbed after finding out one of their favorite birds was killed senselessly by an apparent speeding driver.

One killed in crash near Poteau

Authorities said one persons died and two others were injured in a single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon south of Poteau on U.S. Highway 271.

Several injured in crash caused by cow

Apickup struck a cow Friday on State Highway 112, causing a three-vehicle crash that injured several people, one seriously, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.

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Candidate forum tonight

Candidates for municipal and school board offices will field questions at a political forum beginning at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Bob Lee Kidd Civic Center.

Escapee has been captured

A Missouri escapee who was caught in Heavener, then escaped again by stealing and wrecking a police car, has been recaptured in Missouri, authorities said Tuesday.

Missouri fugitive sought in area

Authorities continued their search Thursday for a Missouri jail escapee who stole and wrecked a Heavener police car near Howe the day before.

Four seek Poteau mayor's post

Four candidates have filed for the Poteau Mayor's seat in the April 2 elections.
Two City Council seats and the street commissioner's position also will be on the ballot.
Seeking the mayor's post are Chris Ford, Jarrod Ridenour, Jack Scott Jr. and Scotty White.