9-21-04 - CLAREMORE, Okla. (AP) Former state Senator Gene Stipe is recovering from an apparent stroke. A family spokesman says 77-year-old Stipe suffered a stroke yesterday during a ceremony at Rogers State University.
He has been listed in stable condition.
Last month, Stipe completed six months of home detention as part of his sentence for his role in illegally funneling money to a congressional campaign.
Stipe admitted to funneling more than 245-thousand dollars into the failed 1998 congressional campaign of Walt Roberts and then trying to cover it up.
Stipe who served 53 years in the Oklahoma Legislature has had a series of medical problems.
Posted: 5:38 PM - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
