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Delaware County Journal

The newspaper for Jay and southern Delaware County, Oklahoma. The Delaware County Journal is published by Oklahoma's Reid Newspapers. Kaylea M.

Hutson-Miller - Managing Editor
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Tony Downing - Staff Writer
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07/26/2024

Visit your local Sonic, for a refreshing drink or grab dinner on the way home.

07/21/2024

President Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the November presidential election today, July 21, 2024 and has endorsed Kamala Harris. This is unprecedented since the advent of the modern presidential primary system in 1972. Details to follow on what the process will be to choose/elect a new Democrat party nominee. Stay tuned for updates.

07/17/2024

988 Recovery Lifeline!

07/16/2024

Stop on your way to work or on the way home for a cool drink or snack and fill your gas tank up while your there.

07/14/2024

Former President Donald Trump has left the hospital according to sources and is said to be on his way to continue his campaigning. One person was killed by the shooter and no others wounded. The shooter had also been shot and killed by government security. The shooter’s name has not been released at this time.

07/13/2024

Former President Donald Trump was confirmed hit by bullets fired at a rally this afternoon in Pennsylvania. All reports are the injury is not life threatening. More details to come.

07/13/2024

BULLETIN:
Former President Donald Trump was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania. He was removed from the stage by secret service. His condition is not certain at this point but he did seem okay as he gave a thumbs up exiting the stage. Stay tuned for more details.

07/12/2024

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07/12/2024

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07/10/2024

Congratulations to the New Miss Huckleberry, Isabella Wyers; Miss Delaware County, Kristen Buck; Miss Huckleberry’s Teen, Adilynn Eubanks; and Miss Delaware County’s Teen, Jayla Patten.

Read more news in this week's edition of the Delaware County Journal in print or online at https://www.reidnewspapers.com/delaware-county-journal

07/10/2024

Jay celebrates 57th annual Huckleberry Festival

Read the full story in this week's edition of the Delaware County Journal in print or online at https://www.reidnewspapers.com/delaware-county-journal

07/10/2024

Did you know you can go ziplining at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma?
Visit Crowder Lake and reserve a spot on the zipline today.

Apply to SWOSU at https://www.swosu.edu/admissions/index.php

07/03/2024

Join us at the Al Harris Library at Southwestern Oklahoma State University for a truly unique exhibition, "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America." This special showing is part of the Smithsonian’s acclaimed traveling exhibit based on "American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith."
🗓 Save the Date: October 26, 2024
📍 Location: Al Harris Library, SWOSU
The exhibit is free and open to the public during normal library hours and will run from October 26, 2024 – December 7, 2024.
Explore the rich tapestry of our nation’s democratic process through dynamic features like:
Historical & contemporary photos 📷
Engaging videos and multimedia interactives 🎥
Authentic voter memorabilia and protest materials 🗳️
"American Experiments" educational activities 🇺🇸
👉 Don’t miss this chance to connect with history and each other! Mark your calendar and invite friends and family to experience democracy in action.

Read more about Voices and Votes here https://libguides.swosu.edu/c.php?g=1395161&p=10318666&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1c0Hk1JghiqlDZtU9mp4O9QIIZ6--_L5JAQQzwGfIiEEN-QLOx-YNQaSg_aem_ACoWnPipBxszalAQfE38HQ

07/03/2024

Grove Hawks QB named league Player of the Year

Read the full story in this week's edition of the Delaware County Journal in print or online at https://www.reidnewspapers.com/delaware-county-journal

07/03/2024

Kenwood Mural Highlights School Pride

Read the full story in this week's edition of the Delaware County Journal in print or online at https://www.reidnewspapers.com/delaware-county-journal

06/28/2024

The Al Harris Library at Southwestern Oklahoma State University will be displaying a Museum on Main Street exhibit, which is a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institute and State Humanities Councils across the nation. The exhibit is called “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” which has a focus on rural communities.
The display currently is shown in Oklahoma, Florida and North Carolina. There are nearly 20 states that have shown this exhibit, with only six feature sites selected from each state. However, SWOSU is the first university to be selected for hosting this display.

Read more about the exhibit at https://libguides.swosu.edu/c.php?g=1395161&p=10318666

Apply to SWOSU at https://www.swosu.edu/admissions/index.php

Photo by Tyler Bryson

06/28/2024

Charles Edward Downing 64, passed away on Tuesday 25, 2024 in his home. He was born in Jay, OK on March 7, 1960, to the late Raymond and Alberta (Wasmer) Downing.
He attended grade school through high school in Grove, OK, from which he graduated.
He did many odds-and-ends jobs, worked on contract with Ben’s Tree Service, and Retired from Simmon’s Foods in Southwest City, MO after 32 years of service.
He attended Heart of Praise church in Grove, OK with Pastor Eric Thornburg.
Survivors include his wife Diane Downing of 32 years. Children include Michael (Holly) Downing of Minnesota, David Downing of Tulsa, OK, and Jennifer Yochum of the home. Sisters Ella Hughes of Grove, OK, Emma Mattlock of Jay, OK and Annie of Jay, OK. Two grandchildren Lexi and Jeremiah of Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Alberta (Wasmer) Downing, brothers Benny and Jerry Downing, and sisters Martha Tadley and Jewel Elliot.
A visitation will be held at Worley Luginbuel Funeral Home in Jay, OK on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 6pm to 8pm. Graveside will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday June 28, 2024 at the Zena Cemetery in Zena, Oklahoma.

06/27/2024

Are you going to be watching the debate tonight? Trump is expected to name his vice-presidential running mate tonight.

06/26/2024

Cyclist's 950-Mile Journey Retraces Northern Route of Trail of Tears.

Read the full story in this week's edition of the Delaware County Journal in print or online at https://www.reidnewspapers.com/delaware-county-journal

06/21/2024

Did you know more than 35 countries are represented by international students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma?

Learn more about what SWOSU has to offer for international students at https://www.swosu.edu/admissions/international-students/index.php

Photo by SWOSU

06/19/2024

Delaware County Election Results
Challenger Ray Thomas defeated incumbent Delaware County Sheriff James Beck with nearly 59% of the vote. The unofficial results gave Thomas 1,898 votes to Beck’s 1,339 votes.

Incumbent County Clerk Barbara Barnes defeated her opponent with nearly 78% of the vote. Barnes has been the County Clerk since 2012 and defeated challenger Genia Yeager who received 711 votes to Barnes’ 2,455 votes in unofficial totals.

Delaware County gave incumbent State Senator Mike Bergstrom a margin of 65% over his opponent from Mayes County Houston Brittain. Districtwide Sen. Bergstrom received 53.4% of the vote to retain his seat. In Delaware County, Sen. Bergstrom received 417 votes to Brittain’s 222 votes. Districtwide Bergstrom received 3,326 to Brittan’s 2,906 in unofficial totals.

Corporation Commissioner Brian Bingman won 49% of the vote in Delaware County but statewide he retained his seat with 53% of the vote.

Also on the Tuesday ballot was a sales tax extension for the town of Bernice. Bernice voters extended the sales tax with 70% of the vote. There was a total of 57 votes for the proposition. The sales tax extension received 40 yes votes and 17 no votes.

06/14/2024

Did you know Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma has a music therapy program?
Read more about the program online at https://www.swosu.edu/.../music-archive/music-therapy-bm.php
Apply to SWOSU at https://www.swosu.edu/admissions/index.php

06/14/2024

Delaware School is on the national Register of Historic Places as of
earlier this year.
Read the full story in the Friday edition of the Grove Sun in print or online at https://www.reidnewspapers.com/the-grove-sun

06/14/2024

Recovery meetings every Tuesday at 3 PM Galilean Church Kansas Oklahoma.

06/12/2024

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06/12/2024

Next Wednesday, June 19, is Juneteenth and post offices will be closed because it it a federal holiday.
The Delaware County Journal will be delivered the following day, June 20 when post office opens again.

06/12/2024

S&S Quick Stop is your fueling up station!

06/12/2024

Feeling thirsty in the summer heat? Be sure to stop into Sonic.

06/08/2024

Zena Community Center held a Sock Hop this evening. Locals came together for good food, music and a fun evening with friends an neighbors. Bacon Acress Lil Red Smoke House prepared the meat and Sandy Thomas made the hot rolls an vegetable. Rick Thomas was the events DJ an sang many songs including some Elvis songs. Proceeds from this evenings event goes to the upkeep of the Zena Community Center.

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Cast your vote on November 8 for CHARLES DECOUNE for State Treasurer (Paid Political Announcement)

8 days until Election Day! Do you know the candidates running for State Treasurer? Reid Newspapers hosted a live political forum to get to know Charles De Coune, Greg Sadler, and Todd Russ (who was unable to attend).

Dr. Lancer Stephens, chairman Oklahoma Tribal Finance Consortium presents the Native Impact on the Oklahoma economy of over $15.5 billion this morning in Oklahoma City. Read full details in the DCJ.

DCJ publisher Phillip Reid visits with Jay Chamber Director Dustin Holland about the upcoming Huckleberry Festival.

Governor Stitt offering insight into possible power shortages brought on by the severe storm. Stitt asks all residents to conserve power to avoid further outages whenever possible.

At least be thankful for dry snow...much easier to clean up, easier to drive in and rarely causes power outages....very bad for building snowmen though!

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