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Patrick Lynch Public Library to partially open

Patrick Lynch Public Library in Poteau will reopen Thursday after being closed by flooding last May, Manager Jo Hunt announced Tuesday.

Services and hours of operation will be limited while while workers and staff continue moving into the facility, Hunt said.

Lara's Lights moved to new location

A special Christmas light show has been moved from Spiro to 3105 Love St. in Pocola but still features the “Lara Light Tour,” with even more lights this year.

Gov. Fallin calls for special session

Gov. Mary Fallin on Friday issued an executive order formally calling for a special session of the Oklahoma Legislature for lawmakers to address immediate budget issues facing the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, while continuing negotiations on long-term budget solutions.

Long road ahead for Daniels Family

Allen Daniels, 21, of Poteau survived a devastating car crash on April 21 when he was traveling home from the University of Oklahoma to surprise his mom, Brenda Daniels, and attend a meeting about his position as team leader for a mission trip to Indonesia.

City receives pool liner estimate

“It’s quite a bit less than what we thought it would be,” Poteau City Councilman Clay Bennett said Monday as he discussed the new estimate on a liner for the city pool.

Holiday Express returns to Heavener Friday

The Kansas City Southern Holiday Express train will makes one of its only two stops in Oklahoma at Heavener this year. It stopped in Poteau last year.

Good Samaritan helps 40 families with Christmas surprise

On Monday a good samaritan walked into the Poteau Walmart and gave the layaway department 5,000 to pay off some of the layaway purchases. According to store Manager Connie Robinson, 40 layaways were
paid off by the donation.

Respondents wanted for Poteau Schools survey

Poteau Public Schools Superintendent Don Sjoberg is asking for additional input into the district's Facilities Improvement Plan through an online survey.

Local fire departments need volunteers

The firefighting system in LeFlore County is 100 percent made up of dedicated volunteers who work other jobs as well as keeping the county safe.

Governor eyes consolidations, elimination of state 'swag'

Gov. Mary Fallin is issuing a series of executive orders asking public education leaders to develop a plan to consolidate administrative costs and for agency leaders to cut out spending on so-called "swag" items.