WISTER—Funeral services for Steven Granville Spargo, 64, of Wister are Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Stan Fowler officiating.

Interment will follow at the Monroe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home.

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MONROE—Funeral services for J.B. (Joe) Riggs, 94, of Monroe are Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau.

Interment will follow at the Monroe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home.

He passed away Saturday, May 23, … Read More

HOWE—The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has reopened the Hwy. 83 bridge, just east of Hwy. 59 after making repairs.

The bridge was closed several weeks ago after inspectors found problems. Motorists were forced to use other roads in getting to and from Monroe.

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POTEAU–Recently the Kiamichi Technology Center hosted the Oklahoma State School Board Association Whole Board Development Session. 

Stephanie Mather, staff attorney with the OSSBA, provided the presentation. The agenda included financial disclosure with the new rules for boards/board members and vision/strategic planning information that included legislation updates.

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MONROE–Monroe students recently celebrated a luncheon with the librarian.

The top two accelerated reader point earners for the third nine week in first through eighth grade were invited to the luncheon and received a free homework pass.

The students enjoyed pizza and got to dine with librarian, Tambra Scoggins.

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The following will be closed on Monday due to the winter weather:

Arkoma schools
Bokoshe schools
Cameron schools
Carl Albert State College (Poteau and Sallisaw)
Fanshawe schools
Heavener schools
Hodgen schools
Howe schools
Monroe schools
Panama schools
Poteau schools
Shady Point schools
Spiro schools
Talihina schools
Whitesboro schools
Wister schools

Along with the LeFlore County Courthouse

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MONROE—Charles G. Evans, 79, of Monroe passed away Saturday, Feb. 7 2015 in Heavener. He was born Aug. 12, 1935 in Monroe to John S. and Dollie (Gregory) Evans, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a … Read More

MONROE–James Larry Thomas, 66, of Monroe passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 in Monroe. He was born March 25, 1948 in Waldron, Ark. to James Henry and Madine Vivian (Duncan) Thomas and worked at Baldor Electric for 40 years.

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