Delaware County Journal

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.

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A former Delaware County man pleaded guilty and received a 20-year suspended sentence for his involvement in the mistrea...
12/27/2024

A former Delaware County man pleaded guilty and received a 20-year suspended sentence for his involvement in the mistreatment of a three-month-old, malnourished infant.

Online records show that Adam Victor Barfield, 38, of Elgin, entered a plea to child neglect in Delaware County District Court in Jay on Dec. 6. He was also fined and will be on probation during the suspended sentence. Initially, he was to serve two months in the Department of Corrections, but was given credit for the time he served. Read the full story in next week's Delaware County Journal.

The E-911 Trust Authority discussed and voted to renumber units in the different Delaware County agencies to streamline ...
12/26/2024

The E-911 Trust Authority discussed and voted to renumber units in the different Delaware County agencies to streamline communication from 911 dispatchers to county agencies, and to 911 dispatchers from the agencies.

As dispatchers are trained on new equipment, it was determined to be a good time to implement new area and equipment identifiers, which will make the system faster and simplify the process for dispatchers. Read the full story in this week's Delaware County Journal.

Cherokee Nation is continuing to accept applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for those who qua...
12/26/2024

Cherokee Nation is continuing to accept applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for those who qualify through Dec. 31. Applications will be accepted in-person at any Cherokee Nation Human Services location until the deadline.

The LIHEAP program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Cherokee Nation Human Services Department through its Family Assistance Program. LIHEAP is designed to assist eligible households with home heating, cooling, and crisis intervention assistance. Read the full story in this week's Delaware County Journal.

A partnership between the Delaware County Community Partnership (DCCP) and the Delaware County Rural Communities Opioid ...
12/24/2024

A partnership between the Delaware County Community Partnership (DCCP) and the Delaware County Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) is bringing hope and change to individuals struggling with addiction. Since its introduction at the Delaware County Jail in October 2023, the SMART Recovery program has helped individuals reclaim their lives through evidence-based strategies focused on self-empowerment and recovery.

To date, 54 individuals have successfully transitioned from incarceration into rehabilitation or sober living programs. Of those, 28 have returned home to stable jobs and family lives, while 24 remain actively engaged in sober living environments.

The program’s success reflects a collaborative effort to address addiction and recidivism in Delaware County. SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) provides individuals with practical tools and strategies to overcome addiction. Rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational techniques, the program emphasizes personal responsibility and self-directed change. Unlike traditional 12-step approaches, SMART Recovery does not require belief in a higher power, making it an accessible option for those seeking an alternative path to recovery. Read the full story in today's Delaware County Journal.

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner signed the Cherokee Connect Broadband Ini...
12/24/2024

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner signed the Cherokee Connect Broadband Initiative into law, which will construct cell towers and bring high-speed internet and cell service to more than 6,000 Cherokee Nation households currently lacking service.

The communities where a tower is slated for construction include Belfonte, Bell and CC Camp, Brent, Brushy, Chewey, Christie, Dry Creek, Eucha, Greasy, Marble City, Oak Hill-Piney, Oaks, Proctor, Tailholt, and Vian, pending final agreements with the community organization that will house the towers. Read the full story in today's Delaware County Journal.

On the last day of school before Christmas break, Oaks Mission students celebrated Christmas with plays, programs, plent...
12/24/2024

On the last day of school before Christmas break, Oaks Mission students celebrated Christmas with plays, programs, plenty of food to eat, and gifts to take home.

Students performed in Christmas plays and special events for their parents and family, before everyone enjoyed the tables loaded with food and desserts. Read the full story in today's Delaware County Journal.

The sixth annual Shop with a Cop exceeded all previous years with over 500 kids across two days (compared to 317 last ye...
12/23/2024

The sixth annual Shop with a Cop exceeded all previous years with over 500 kids across two days (compared to 317 last year) receiving $150 each to shop for Christmas gifts, including 118 Angel Tree names.

Jay Chief of Police Rick Pike began the program six years ago and is touched by how much it has grown and the participation of every law enforcement and first responder department in Delaware County. Read the full story in this week's Delaware County Journal.

The Jay Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs hosted the teams from Adair on Friday, Dec. 20. The Lady Bulldogs started off strong ...
12/23/2024

The Jay Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs hosted the teams from Adair on Friday, Dec. 20. The Lady Bulldogs started off strong but ultimately fell to Adair 80-55. The boys played one of their best games this season, but lost 65-47, in a very physical, exciting, and fast game played by both teams.

Both squads will travel to Gravette to play in the Christmas Tournament Dec. 26-28, and then will host the Westville Yellowjackets on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Read full coverage of both games in this week's Delaware County Journal.

The Delaware County Commissioners approved two deposits from the Opioid Settlement Fund during Tuesday’s regular meeting...
12/20/2024

The Delaware County Commissioners approved two deposits from the Opioid Settlement Fund during Tuesday’s regular meeting. The two checks, $9,006.17 and $2,609.71, totaled $11,615.88.

A 2022 Oklahoma Board of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs report showed between 2016 and 2021, there were 63 overdose deaths reported in Ottawa and Delaware Counties. Funds from the Oklahoma Opioid Settlement Fund are earmarked toward treatment and recovery programs and opioid abuse education and prevention. Read the full story in next week's Delaware County Journal.

Jay’s Harps store manager Julie Cochran presented checks to Jay Schools, NEO Community Agency, and Delaware County Child...
12/19/2024

Jay’s Harps store manager Julie Cochran presented checks to Jay Schools, NEO Community Agency, and Delaware County Children’s Special Advocacy Network (DCCSAN) on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The Harps company conducts an annual Charity Golf Tournament. They were able to raise $187,500 this year, which made it possible for each store to give checks to charities in each community they serve. Every store manager submitted charities in their town they would like to gift, then a corporate committee finalized the list.

Cochran submitted three organizations and was pleased to find out all three of her submissions were funded. In addition to the distributed checks, the store had 18 turkeys donated by customers to give to the school. Pick up a copy of yesterday's Delaware County Journal to read the full story.

It was a festive evening in Bulldog Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, for the Christmas program featuring performances by the Ja...
12/18/2024

It was a festive evening in Bulldog Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, for the Christmas program featuring performances by the Jay Middle School Choir, Jay Middle School Band, Jay High School Jazz Dogs, Jay High School Bulldog Band, and Jay High School Choir.

The program closed with “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” sung by the combined choirs and played by the combined bands. Read the full story in today's Delaware County Journal.

Jay celebrated Christmas with a parade at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, with huge crowds along the route, complete with a...
12/18/2024

Jay celebrated Christmas with a parade at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, with huge crowds along the route, complete with a visit from Santa Claus and, of course, candy thrown to the kids of all ages. See more in today's Delaware County Journal.

The Jay Lady Bulldogs traveled to Haskell and competed in the Haskell Tournament on Dec. 12-14. The first team they play...
12/17/2024

The Jay Lady Bulldogs traveled to Haskell and competed in the Haskell Tournament on Dec. 12-14. The first team they played was the Lady Wildcats from Checotah on Thursday, Dec. 12. They netted the first round win 49-44. That win put them into the semifinals against Okay’s Lady Mustangs where the Lady Bulldogs won the game with a wider cushion 56-47.

Jay moved into the finals on Saturday, Dec. 14, to play the Keys Lady Cougars for the championship. Keys came out stronger in the first period to lead 12-8, but the Lady Bulldogs poured the coals on in the second period and outscored Keys 18-7 to close the half with a 26-19 lead. Jay scored eight points in the third period as Keys put up 13 points, but the Lady Bulldogs held a slim 34-32 lead going into the fourth period.

Keys’ Zodrow got hot with three-pointers in the third period, and she kept it up in the fourth period to help the Lady Cougars outscore the Lady Bulldogs 15-9 points to secure a 47-43 win for the championship. Read the full story in tomorrow's Delaware County Journal.

Kansas Comet Seneca Steele scored his 1,000th point during the game against the Colcord Hornets on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The...
12/17/2024

Kansas Comet Seneca Steele scored his 1,000th point during the game against the Colcord Hornets on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Comets ended the evening with a 54-32 victory on top of Seneca's milestone. Read the full story in tomorrow's Delaware County Journal.

Jay High School sophomore Bella Schuknecht has a dream for this coming summer: To travel Europe with a choir representin...
12/16/2024

Jay High School sophomore Bella Schuknecht has a dream for this coming summer: To travel Europe with a choir representing Oklahoma in June 2025.

It is a 15-day tour through England, France, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria where they will “perform in historic venues and represent Jay on an international stage.” She was nominated by Jay High School Choir Director Lacy Teyes-Sosi in April 2024 to join the Oklahoma choir and was accepted. Read the full story in Wednesday's Delaware County Journal.

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. recently launched a task force to study the tribe’s registration proces...
12/16/2024

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. recently launched a task force to study the tribe’s registration process and recommend areas of improvement. Chief Hoskin’s Task Force on Registration Code and Process Reform will examine two areas, in two phases. The first report, due to the Chief by Feb. 10, 2025, will make recommendations as to the citizenship process as well as related matters such as citizenship relinquishment and dual enrollment. The second report, due June 10, 2025, will make recommendations relating to the tribe’s citizenship photo ID.

Chief Hoskin said that the work of the task force may only be the beginning of a more thorough review of the laws, policies, and procedures surrounding registration. Read the full story in Wednesday's Delaware County Journal.

The Delaware County Commissioners approved a bank fraud protection program during their weekly meeting this week. The Po...
12/13/2024

The Delaware County Commissioners approved a bank fraud protection program during their weekly meeting this week. The Positive Pay program was suggested by the county’s bank president of Grand Savings Bank Johnnie Earp to provide an extra layer of protection for electronic banking. The cost is less than $10 a month and acts as a form of insurance against fraud, losses, and liabilities.

The commission also approved a new employee benefit plan suggested by Human Resource Director Vicki Cossairt. While Christmas bonuses are prohibited by state law, the commissioners approved a one-time purchase of a ham for non-elected employees. Read the full story in next week's Delaware County Journal.

Cleora Public School District recently conducted a student growth study looking at the past 10 years and discovered a gr...
12/13/2024

Cleora Public School District recently conducted a student growth study looking at the past 10 years and discovered a growth rate of almost 50% during that time. This has caused overcrowding, large class sizes, and displacement of faculty and staff. Voters will decide on a bond issue on Jan. 14, for $6.13 million that will not raise taxes for school district residents.

The bond would fund additional classrooms, more restrooms, an additional tornado shelter, larger cafeteria and kitchen, and turn the existing kitchen/cafeteria into classrooms. Read the full story in next week's Delaware County Journal.

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