It just keeps growing! This will be the fourth year the popular event has been held in the park at Independence. This year events will start at 11 a.m. and run until 11 p.m. Jim Dittmer, chairman, says, “Our German culture has played a big part in the history of Independence and the surrounding area.” There’ll be live music, entertainment, dancing, authentic German cuisine and activities for the whole family. Read more about it inside.

“New Nellie” to Gush on Sat., Oct. 18

The historic Nellie Johnstone No. 1 Well, Oklahoma’s first commercial oil discovery, will gush back to life on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 18, at the opening of Bartlesville’s Discovery 1 Park. Read more in a news release found inside.

Lions Clubs will serve Pancake Feed and Chicken and Noodle Dinner this Saturday at Dalton Defender’s Days, Coffeyville

The Daylight Defenders Lions Club and the Coffeyville Lions Club will be serving breakfast and dinner this Saturday, Oct. 4, at the First Baptist Church in Coffeyville. Proceeds will be used for community projects. Lions Clubs are recognized for their service to people who are blind and visually impaired. They will appreciate the patronage of the public.

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