Grove Sun

The 28th American Heritage Music Festival took place at Har-Ber Village and Snider’s RV Resort beginning on Thursday night last week and continuing until Saturday night.

Grove’s Jana Jae began the national contest in 1998. She's played with Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, but is best known for her appearances on the television show Hee Haw.

Among the artists who appeared at Har-Ber Village this year on three stages were Clint Walker, Jerome Campbell, Josh Willis, Pearlgrace & Co., Heartland Dulcimers, Possum Trot, Jana Jae and Friends, Barry “Bones” Patton, Marriott Western Swing Band, Festival Fiddlers, Matthew Greif, and The Coleman Sisters. Read the full story in tomorrow's Grove Sun.

The Oklahoma Hawks are the new kids in the CMFL this season. An expansion team if you will. And with expansion teams in any major sport, they are behind the eight-ball when it comes to obtaining players – the better, more established players belong to the more established teams. And when it comes to expansion teams in semi-pro football, where you are also responsible for fielding your own roster, that problem is magnified.

This Saturday afternoon, the Hawks return to Ridgerunner Stadium to take on the Kansas City Bulldogs at 4 p.m. The Bulldogs are considered an ‘affiliate team’ who are filling in as opponents for teams with holes in their schedule. The game will count towards the schedule and the race for the final playoff spot in the division. Aason Cross (quarterback) said that there is still a mathematical chance they can make the final playoff spot, but they will need to win out, and hope the two teams in front of them lose the remainder of their games. Read the full story in tomorrow's Grove Sun.

The new Wolf Creek Park Exhibition Center is now under construction by Crossland Construction and is estimated to be completed by October.

It took teamwork to make this vision a reality and as Ben Hampton, the CEO of Bank of Grand Lake, said, “The City of Grove leadership deserves real credit for pushing this forward.”

This facility will serve as a venue for a variety of community events, conventions, and entertainment, enhancing the city's reputation as a destination. Read the full story in tomorrow's Grove Sun.

Oklahoma tax revenues dipped in May following a record-setting April, with the latest monthly tax revenue totaling $1.28 billion—a 36% decline from April largely due to the end of tax season. But broader trends in employment, inflation, and consumer spending signal that Oklahoma’s economy remains steady but guarded, mirroring national patterns. Over the past 12 months, the state collected $16.88 billion in tax revenue, down just 0.3% from the previous year, indicating a stable fiscal base even as certain sectors adjust to tighter monetary policy and shifting demand.

“This month’s numbers reflect the natural downshift after tax season, but the year-long picture shows Oklahoma’s economy holding steady,” said State Treasurer Todd Russ. “Consumers are still spending, sales tax revenues are holding, and manufacturing is showing strength—key signs that support continued resilience.”

Across the U.S., states are seeing flattening or slightly declining revenues as the economy cools in response to Federal Reserve interest rate policies and static inflation. Russ says Oklahoma is no exception—but remains well-positioned due to its balanced budget requirements and sector diversity. Read the full story in Friday's Grove Sun.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahoma consumers about the resurgence of a scam where fraudsters are producing fake arrest warrants and asking individuals to post preemptive bail at virtual currency kiosks.

“Oklahomans need to stay vigilant protecting themselves from unscrupulous thieves out to steal money and exploit personal information,” Drummond said. “Consumers should always be skeptical of unsolicited communication and are encouraged to report scam attempts to law enforcement.”

The scam recently appeared in Tulsa where a fraudster claiming to represent the federal public defender's office sent fake arrest warrants to several senior citizens. Scammers also have claimed to be law enforcement officers. The bogus warrants have been shared through email and text messages. Read the full story in Friday's Grove Sun.

By June, Oklahoma gardeners usually encounter parched soil begging for a drink, but the last few weeks have delivered an onslaught of rain in nearly epic proportions. Now, gardeners are grappling with how to salvage flowers and vegetables from record-setting rainfall.

Laura Payne, Oklahoma State University Extension horticulture educator, said gardeners can take steps to help their gardens recover. Read the full story in yesterday's edition of the Grove Sun.

The Delaware County Community Partnership (DCCP) is having a community baby shower dedicated to helping expectant and new parents in need. This event, organized by DCCP, brings together community members, local organizations, and generous donors to provide essential baby items and resources to families facing economic hardships. With support from the community, DCCP aims to empower new parents and promote healthy starts for the youngest community members.

The community baby shower will be held on Aug. 1, at the Jay Community Center. DCCP expects to serve more than 100 families. DCCP is currently seeking donations of new baby items. Donations can be dropped off at The Grove Public Library or The Jay Public Library or picked up upon request. To contribute or learn more, please contact Marisela Long at 918-919-1184 or email [email protected]. Read the full story in yesterday's issue of the Grove Sun.

Come see us at the Brush & Palette Art Gallery, A place for artists to gather and inspire creativity. 18 West 4th Grove. 918-786-9698

The 2024-2025 school year was an extremely exciting and rewarding one for the Grove High School Speech and Drama programs. The year culminated on Saturday afternoon, May 11, at the 2025 Annual Yirsa Awards. Recognition was given to competitors and actors.

State speech placers were recognized: 3rd Place Original Oratory—Kennedy Matthews; 6th place Dramatic Duet—Kennedy Matthews and Piper Beyer; 7th place Poetry Interpretation—Kennedy Matthews; and 8th place Dramatic Interpretation—Ryder Razey. Student-voted awards were also presented. Read the full story and see the list of award winners in today's Grove Sun.

Versa K-9 hosted a dog show on Saturday at the Foundation Free Will Baptist Church in Grove. It featured various contests including Happiest Dog, Biggest Dog, Prettiest Eyes, Costume Contest, and Owner/Dog Look Alike. The event also had live auctions, food trucks, a silent auction, and several children events including a dunk tank and bouncy house.

Versa K-9 is a group of passionate veterans and spouses dedicated to improving the lives of veterans through training service dogs and their handlers. They assist veterans and first responders with service dog training, at no cost. Read the full story in today's Grove Sun.

The largest fundraiser for the Second Chance Shelter is 'Barkaritaville', which took place last Friday night. The fundraiser included both a silent and live auction, as well as various fundraisers during the night.

This groovy benefit was held with a crowd hosted by Honey Creek BBQ at the Hillside Motel & Suites in Grove. The event had music provided by the musical duo Brett and Terri. The local group brought fun and energy to the gathering. Honey Creek BBQ prepared great “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” dinner. Read the full story in today's Grove Sun.

Come get your $7 meal deal that includes a dessert at Dairy Queen, 2200 S Main St Grove, Ok 918-786-6088