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An Okeechobee County 4H group was invited by Sheriff Noel E. Stephen to tour a pod in the new county jail last week. During the visit, they also learned about leadership.
4H group tours new jail
An Okeechobee County 4H group was invited by Sheriff Noel E. Stephen to tour a pod in the new county jail last week. more
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Cold weather makes us more aware of the homeless community and their needs
Cold weather always seems to bring the homeless situation to the front of everyone’s mind. In Okeechobee, the homeless population ... more
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OKEECHOBEE — One of Okeechobee's most well-known Special Olympic athletes, Carol Marker has read to ESE classes in Okeechobee schools across the county for 4 years now, spreading the word of Inclusion. As an Athlete leader for Special Olympics Florida Carol is encouraged to give back to her community. One of the ways she does this is by participating in Literacy Week and reading to ESE classes. It’s important to her because some of the classrooms she goes into are ones that she attended as a student in Okeechobee.
Special Olympian dedicates time to read to children in ESE classes
One of Okeechobee's most well-known Special Olympic athletes, Carol Marker has read to ESE classes .... more
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Samaritan’s Purse celebrates 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts
Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating a successful season after collecting 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts ... more
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A reader was horrified to discover the clothing she donated was not passed on to new owners but was instead burned.
Where do my clothing donations end up?
Recycling can mean many things to different people. When the subject of recycling clothing is brought up, some think of passing clothing down from one child to another, sometimes in … more
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The community is invited to help Raye Deusinger celebrate her 90th birthday on Jan. 25 at the First Methodist Church on Northwest Second Street between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Drop by for a short visit and enjoy a piece of cake.
Community invited to help celebrate Raye Deusinger's 90th birthday
The community is invited to help Raye Deusinger celebrate her 90th birthday on Jan. 25 at the First Methodist Church on Northwest Second Street between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Drop by for a short visit … more
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Justin Mclendon, of Okeechobee, was seriously injured on his way home from work.
Local man seriously injured in traffic crash
Justin Mclendon, of Okeechobee, was in a serious car accident on his way home from work last week. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with medical bills and expenses as he heals. more
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Anaiah Silvas wrote a letter to President Donald Trump, congratulating him on his win at the polls. Recently, she was surprised with a reply.
Okeechobee teen receives letter from the White House
An Okeechobee teen was excited to receive a letter from President Donald Trump recently. more
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The Hungry Caterpillar was placed in the Butterfly Garden in hope that others would add on and see how long he would grow.
Rock painting is on the rise
Could rock painting be making a comeback? Two women are working hard to make this happen. Tabitha Crawford and Sursha Reyna began by starting a new Facebook Page called Chobee ROCKS. … more
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Look for these pink boxes to make your donations to help the homeless.
Okeechobee resident partners with others to help the homeless in our community
Okeechobee resident Kerri Schlicker has opened a door for community members to give to those less fortunate than themselves. more
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Hocus Pocus Halloween Fun - Kids Costume Photos [Photo gallery]
This is a real TREAT for our readers during some tricky times. more
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