Month: January 2017
The old lawsuit against the school
Community
January 23, 2017
The old lawsuit against the school
A lot of news gathering involves checking files, making calls, verifying information, and waiting for return calls and email replies.…
Smith enters Blind Plea
Crime
January 23, 2017
Smith enters Blind Plea
Former Luther Town Trustee Richard Smith will not face a jury on his 2015 charges related to copper theft. The…
Mohr: Incumbent for School Board
Education
January 22, 2017
Mohr: Incumbent for School Board
When Matt Mohr filed for the Luther School Board five years ago, he was unopposed. It took no election for him…
Upward & Onward: Luther Elementary Earns Award
Education
January 20, 2017
Upward & Onward: Luther Elementary Earns Award
If life gives you lemons, we’re supposed to make lemonade. When Luther Elementary received a grade of “F/53” from its Oklahoma…
Keeping up with the lawsuits
Community
January 19, 2017
Keeping up with the lawsuits
Dockets at the Oklahoma County Courthouse reflect some ongoing cases with Luther connections. Luther Public Schools v ARC Architecture. The breach…
A generous crowd
Community
January 16, 2017
A generous crowd
The 2017 FFA/4H Benefit Dinner and auction is history. Calculators were buzzing and checks were stacking up at the end of…
School Board Appreciation
Community
January 16, 2017
School Board Appreciation
January is slipping by, but it’s not too late to let Luther School Board members know they are appreciated. It’s…
Get your bid ready, Luther FFA/4H Auction Monday
Community
January 15, 2017
Get your bid ready, Luther FFA/4H Auction Monday
Going once, going twice, SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. The annual Luther FFA/4H fundraising dinner and auction is Monday night,…
More Pay Raises for Town Employees
Town
January 12, 2017
More Pay Raises for Town Employees
The Luther Town Trustees voted Tuesday night to give three Luther Public Works Authority employees $2 hourly raises, a move…
Land Exchange: the bank building for the tennis courts
Town
January 10, 2017
Land Exchange: the bank building for the tennis courts
The First Bank & Trust in Luther has a deal for the Town of Luther. Bank President Gary Roy and…