LCJ newsletter 6-19-2025
Thursday's newsletter
Daily Bible verse
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57
Heavener Utilities Authority, Council to meet
Heavener Utilities Authority and City Council will meet in regular business meetings 6 p.m. Thursday in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener.
HUA
CALL TO ORDER – Chairman
ROLL CALL – Clerk
INVOCATION – Chairman
AGENDA
1. Approval of minutes from previous meeting.
2. Approval of purchase orders presented for payment.
3. New Business / Public Comments (the public will be recognized by the chairman from a sign-in sheet where each citizen wishing to address the board of trustees shall sign their name and the request or purpose for being recognized).
4. Consider, discuss and take action to recommend Mike Vickers to the Heavener Utility Authority Board of Trustees.
5. Treasurer’s report and financial statements
6. Water superintendent’s report (USW Officials)
7. Trustees’/chairman’s report
8. Adjourn
City Council (immediately after conclusion of HUA meeting)
CALL TO ORDER – Chairman
ROLL CALL – Clerk
INVOCATION – Chairman
AGENDA
1. Approval of minutes from previous meeting.
2. Approval of purchase orders presented for payment.
3. Consider, discuss and take action to appoint Mike Vickers to the Heavener Utility Authority Board of Trustees.
4. New Business / Public Comments (the public will be recognized by the Mayor from a sign-in sheet, where each citizen wishing to address the city commission, shall sign their name and the request or purpose for being recognized).
5. City manager’s report
6. Consider, discuss, and take action on code violations for Schiffner SR., Duwayne A and Shirley F Revocable Trust UTD 07-25-2024, for property located 708 Main Street, for rank weeds and grass.
7. Consider, discuss, and take action on code violations for Doyle Harvell, for property located at 705 West 2nd Street, for rank weeds and grass.
8. Consider, discuss, and take action on code violations for Sarah Young, for property located at 507 East 6th Street, for rank weeds, grass, and accumulation of litter.
9. Consider, discuss, and take action on code violations for Sarah Young, for property located at 505 East 6th Street, for rank weeds, grass, and accumulation of litter.
10. Consider, and take action on code violations for Dalton D Clark, for property located at 805 East 6th Street, for dilapidated building.
11. Consider and take action on code violations for Kevin & Angela Shupert, for property located at north east corner of East 3rd and creek, for rank weeds and grass.
12. Consider and take action on code violations for Marcial Hernandez Salcido, for property located at 101 East Ave. A, for dilapidated building and swimming pool.
13. Consider and take action on code violations for Michael Green, for property located at 540 West Hwy 59 North, for rank weeds and grass, accumulation of litter, and untagged vehicles on property.
14. Treasurer’s report and financial statements
15. Trustees’/chairman’s report
16. Adjourn
Thunder, Pacers face off in Game Six
The NBA Finals reach a thrilling crescendo as the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading 3-2, face the Indianapolis Pacers in Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
With the Larry O'Brien Trophy on the line, this matchup promises to be a defining moment in a series that has showcased resilience, star power, and unexpected twists. This game could either crown the Thunder as champions or force a decisive Game 7 back in Oklahoma City. The stakes are sky-high, and the contrasting narratives of these two teams add layers of intrigue to an already electric contest.
The Thunder enter as favorites, bolstered by their dominant regular season where they notched 68 wins and a historic point differential. Led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has averaged 31 points per game in the Finals, Oklahoma City has demonstrated a suffocating defense and clutch execution. Their Game 5 victory, a 120-109 triumph, highlighted this growth, with Jalen Williams erupting for 40 points and Gilgeous-Alexander adding 31, including four blocks and 10 assists. This performance underscore their ability to close out tight games, a skill honed after earlier playoff struggles against Denver. The Thunder’s depth, with contributions from Alex Caruso and Chet Holmgren, and their league-leading 18 turnovers forced per game, give them a formidable edge.
However, their road record of 4-5 in the playoffs raises questions about their ability to seal the deal in hostile territory.
On the other side, the Pacers have defied expectations all postseason, embodying the underdog spirit with a 50-32 regular-season record and a knack for dramatic comebacks. Tyrese Haliburton, the Eastern Conference’s heartbeat, has been the catalyst, though his status remains a concern due to a strained right calf sustained in Game 5. Despite a quiet four-point outing in that game, his Game 3 heroics— including a game-winning buzzer-beater—prove his clutch potential. Pascal Siakam’s 20.6 points per game and T.J. McConnell’s scrappy play off the bench have kept Indiana competitive.
The Pacers’ home dominance, with a 30-11 record this postseason, and their 46.9% corner three-point shooting offer hope. Yet, their 22 turnovers in Game 5 exposed vulnerabilities against Oklahoma City’s pressure defense.
The series has been a chess match of styles. The Thunder’s aggressive, switch-heavy defense clashes with the Pacers’ fast-paced, ball-movement offense. Oklahoma City’s transition game, scoring 1.42 points per possession, thrives on turnovers, while Indiana’s 117.7 offensive efficiency per 100 possessions relies on Haliburton’s orchestration. Game 5’s possession battle—19-18 in offensive rebounds and 23-11 in points off turnovers—highlighted how small margins decide outcomes. The Pacers must protect the ball and exploit corner threes, while the Thunder need to maintain defensive intensity and capitalize on any Haliburton limitations.
Key matchups will shape the night. Gilgeous-Alexander versus Andrew Nembhard or Aaron Nesmith will test Indiana’s perimeter defense, with the MVP’s midrange mastery pivotal. Jalen Williams against Siakam could swing the wing battle, given Williams’ recent surge. In the paint, Chet Holmgren’s versatility faces Myles Turner’s drop coverage, a duel that could dictate second-chance points. Haliburton’s health is the X-factor—if he’s limited, McConnell and Bennedict Mathurin must step up, as they did with 19 points each in Game 3.
Sentiment from fans and analysts leans toward a Thunder win, with their consistency and home Game 5 performance fueling optimism. Yet, the Pacers’ history of stealing elimination games—evident in their Knicks series—suggests a potential upset. Indiana’s crowd could ignite a rally, especially if Haliburton defies odds. The Thunder’s youth (average age 25.6) hints at dynasty potential, but the Pacers’ resolve challenges that narrative.
Historically, teams leading 3-2 win 82 percent of Finals series, but the Pacers’ 2-1 home record in this series keeps hope alive. A Thunder victory would mark their first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008, while a Pacers win would extend their improbable run. Expect a physical, high-paced game where turnovers and three-point shooting could be decisive.
Arkansas eliminated by LSU
OMAHA, Nebraska – Arkansas dropped a heartbreaker on Wednesday night inside Charles Schwab Field, losing to LSU, 6-5, to be eliminated in the semifinals of the College World Series.
A dramatic, back-and-forth affair unfolded as the Hogs and Tigers battled with five lead changes throughout the game, including three in the final two innings. However, it was LSU that secured the final lead change with three runs in the bottom of the ninth after Arkansas had reclaimed the lead in the top of the frame.
A Jared Jones solo home run tied the game 3-3 in the bottom of the eighth after the Razorbacks had clawed the lead back in the top of the eighth to take a 3-2 advantage. Arkansas again answered in the top of the ninth to reclaim the lead. Reese Robinett’s one-out single started the rally and was immediately followed by a Brent Iredale double into the left-center field gap to put two runners in scoring position for Justin Thomas Jr. The Hogs’ hottest hitter in Omaha delivered again, ripping a two-run single through the left side on the first pitch for a two-run Arkansas lead.
Freshman Cole Gibler struck out pinch hitter John Pearson to open the bottom of the ninth but trouble quickly found the Hogs when leadoff hitter Derek Curiel sent a ground ball to the right side of the infield. First baseman Reese Robinett ranged to his right to field the ball but his throw to Gibler covering first sailed wide to allow Curiel to advance to second. A walk to Ethan Frey put two Tigers aboard but a ground ball to Wehiwa Aloy produced the second out of the inning when he threw out Curiel advancing to third base. LSU tied the game on a two-run double from Luis Hernandez when left fielder Charles Davalan slipped in the outfield. Jones then ended the game with a single into center field off the outstretched glove of Cam Kozeal.
Thomas Jr. and Logan Maxwell led the Razorbacks with two hits each as seven Hogs recorded hits on the night. Ryder Helfrick drove in two runs, including a solo home run in the fourth inning.
Landon Beidelschies was impressive over five-plus innings, striking out nine and allowing two runs on three hits with just one walk. Gabe Gaeckle was once again impressive in relief over three innings. The sophomore scattered four hits and gave up one run with four punch outs.
Arkansas ends the season 50-15 after the program’s 12th trip to the College World Series.
Oklahoma fishing report
CENTRAL
Arcadia: June 16. Elevation is 3 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 76°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Channel and flathead catfish fair on cut bait and dough bait around main lake and shorelines. Crappie slow on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. White bass slow on jigs and lipless baits around flats and shorelines. Report submitted by Dalton Buley, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County.
Hefner: June 15. Elevation is normal and rising, water temperature 75°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth and white bass good on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, and topwater lures around brush structure, coves, shorelines, and weed beds. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on minnows, punch bait, stinkbait, and worms around docks, rocks, and shorelines. Bluegill and redear sunfish good on crickets and worms around coves, shorelines, and weed beds. Report submitted by Tim Campbell, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County.
Overholser: June 16. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 76°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around dam and docks. White bass fair on grubs, jigs, and minnows around docks and points. Blue and channel catfish good on punch bait, stinkbait, and worms around riprap and shallows. Report submitted by Mark Murray, game warden stationed in Canadian County.
Stanley Draper: June 15. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 74°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish fair on punch bait and stinkbait around main lake, points, and riprap. Crappie slow on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. White bass fair on crankbaits, plastic baits, and small lures around main lake and points. Report submitted by Chad Strang, game warden stationed in Cleveland County.
Thunderbird: June 14. Elevation is 5.5 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 75°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish good on chicken liver and cut bait around channels and docks. Striped bass hybrids and white bass good on jerk baits, lipless baits, slabs, and topwater lures around main lake, points, and riprap. Crappie good on hair jigs and minnows around docks. Report submitted by Zach Hanson, game warden stationed in Cleveland County.
Wes Watkins: June 17. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 79°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure and shorelines. White bass slow on crankbaits around main lake. Channel catfish fair on chicken liver, punch bait, and stinkbait around points and riprap. Report submitted by Michael France, game warden stationed in Pottawatomie County.
NORTHEAST
Bell Cow: June 15. Elevation is 8 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 83°F and murky. Largemouth bass good on minnows, plastic baits, small lures, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks, shallows, shorelines, and weed beds. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Channel catfish good on minnows, sunfish, and worms around docks and shallows. Report submitted by Jacob Harriet, game warden stationed in Lincoln County.
Birch: June 15. Elevation is 6 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 80°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hybrids fair on live shad around coves and points. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County.
Carl Blackwell: June 15. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 76°F and murky. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, docks, riprap, and rocks. Striped bass hybrid, white bass, and saugeye slow on crankbaits, jigs, small lures, and spinnerbaits around dam, main lake, points, riprap, and shorelines. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, live bait, shad, shrimp, and worms around channels, main lake, points, and shorelines. Comments: This has slowed fishing somewhat. People are catching crappie, but they are small. If we get more rain and the lake continues to rise, the fishing may slow even more. Report submitted by Vince Mesis III, game warden stationed in Logan County.
Chandler: June 15. Elevation is 8 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 84°F and stained. Largemouth bass good on minnows, plastic baits, small lures, and spinnerbaits around dam, docks, rocks, shallows, shorelines, and weed beds. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure, dam, and docks. Channel catfish good on minnows, sunfish, and worms around dam, docks, and shallows. Report submitted by Jacob Harriet, game warden stationed in Lincoln County.
Copan: June 14. Elevation is 10.5 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 72°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, crawfish, goldfish, hot dogs, live bait, live shad, shad, shrimp, sunfish, and worms below the dam, channels, main lake, shorelines, and weed beds. Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, small lures, and tube jigs around brush structure and shorelines. Largemouth bass fair on buzz baits, plastic baits, topwater lures, and worms around creek channels and shorelines. Comments: Due to high water, some lake access may be limited. Please check with the US Army Corps of Engineers before planning your trip. Report submitted by Lt. Joe Alexander, game warden stationed in Washington County.
Eucha: June 15. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 76°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, rocks, shorelines, and weed beds. Channel catfish good on cut bait, hot dogs, and worms around coves and shorelines. White bass fair around coves and points. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.
Fort Gibson: June 16. Elevation is 22 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 73°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on buzz baits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, plastic baits, rogues, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, crawfish, cut bait, live bait, live shad, punch bait, shad, and shrimp. Comments: Boaters should use extreme caution due to higher water levels than normal. Most boat ramps are closed. Report submitted by Marvin Stanley, game warden stationed in Wagoner County.
Fort Gibson: June 14. Elevation is 18.5 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 73°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, live bait, shad, stinkbait, and sunfish around channels, creek channels, and main lake. Largemouth and spotted bass fair on bill baits, crankbaits, jigs, plastic baits, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures around brush structure, channels, points, and shorelines. White bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jigs, and small lures around flats and main lake. Comments: Boaters should continue to exercise caution, as the lake continues to gather a large amount of debris because of recent rainfalls. When operating in flooded waters, caution should always be exercised, as many hazardous structures may be hidden beneath the floodwaters. Report submitted by Cody Youngblood, game warden stationed in Cherokee County.
Grand: June 15. Elevation is 6 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 78°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around docks, rocks, standing timber, and weed beds. Blue catfish good on cut bait, shad, and worms below the dam, docks, main lake, river channel, and shorelines. White bass fair on Alabama rigs, in-line spinnerbaits, and jigs around coves, flats, and points. Comments: The lake continues to hold a large amount of debris. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.
Greenleaf: June 14. Elevation is 5 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 70°F and stained. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, jerk baits, jigs, plastic baits, and topwater lures around brush structure, docks, points, rocks, and weed beds. Channel catfish fair on chicken liver, minnows, and worms around coves, creek channels, docks, and main lake. Crappie, and green sunfish fair on grasshoppers, minnows, PowerBait, and worms around brush structure, docks, and weed beds. Report submitted by Dylan Langford, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.
Hudson: June 15. Elevation is 11 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 74°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hybrids and white bass good on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, plastic baits, and spoons below the dam, channels, and points. Blue catfish excellent on chicken liver, shad, shrimp below the dam, channels, points. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, jigs, spinnerbaits, topwater lures, and worms around docks, rocks, and shorelines. Report submitted by Cody Morris, game warden stationed in Mayes County.
Hulah: June 14. Elevation is 20 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 72°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, crawfish, dough bait, goldfish, hot dogs, live bait, live shad, minnows, shad, shrimp, sunfish, and worms below the dam, channels, creek channels, riprap, shorelines, tailwater, and weed beds. Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, PowerBait, small lures, tube jigs, and worms around brush structure and shorelines. Comments: Due to high water levels, lake access may be limited. Report submitted by Lt. Joe Alexander, game warden stationed in Washington County.
Kaw: June 16. Elevation is 29 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 74°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass, striped bass hybrids, and white bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, hair jigs, jerk baits, jigs, sassy shad, and topwater lures below the dam and main lake. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on crawfish, cut bait, goldfish, shad, stinkbait, sunfish, and worms below the dam, riprap, rocks, shallows, and shorelines. Paddlefish good snagging below the dam. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.
Keystone: June 16. Elevation is 20 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 81°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around docks and weed beds. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, live bait, live shad, and worms around channels, creek channels, and river channel. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Tracer Wagner, game warden stationed in Creek County.
Lower Illinois River: June 13. Elevation is 6 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 67°F and stained. Rainbow trout slow on caddis flies, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, small lures, and worms below the dam, shallows, and shorelines. Comments: Fishing slow due to swift water releases, currently 6700 CFS Report submitted by Jerry Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County.
Oologah: June 15. Elevation is 14 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 80°F and stained. Blue and flathead catfish good on cut bait, goldfish, shad, and worms below the dam. Largemouth bass good on jigs, plastic baits, and topwater lures around brush structure and shallows. Comments: Most boat ramps are not easily accessible due to high water. Spencer Creek boat ramp is closed. Please contact the Corps of Engineers office for more information regarding boat ramp closures. There is floating debris all over the lake. Please use caution while operating a boat and always wear a life jacket. Report submitted by J.D. Stauffer, game warden stationed in Rogers County.
Skiatook: June 15. Elevation is 5 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 78°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and smallmouth bass fair on minnows and plastic baits around brush structure. Striped bass hybrids fair on live shad around points. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County.
Sooner: June 15. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 76°F and stained. Striped bass hybrids good on cut bait and live shad around main lake. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, PowerBait, punch bait, and worms around flats and rocks. Largemouth bass fair on jerk baits, plastic baits, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures around brush structure, flats, and weed beds. Report submitted by Stephen Paul, game warden stationed in Noble County.
Spavinaw: June 15. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 74°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits around main lake. Channel catfish slow on cut bait around flats. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Kody Moore, game warden stationed in Mayes County.
Tenkiller: June 14. Elevation is 4 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 73°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jigs, and plastic baits around brush structure, docks, points, and shorelines. Blue and channel catfish good on cut bait, shad, and stinkbait around channels, coves, creek channels, and main lake. White bass good on crankbaits, hair jigs, jigs, small lures, and tube jigs around creek channels, flats, and main lake. Comments: Debris throughout the lake continues to pose hazards for boaters. Recent rainfall has caused continuous fluctuations in the lake levels. Report submitted by Cody Youngblood, game warden stationed in Cherokee County.
Webbers Falls: June 14. Elevation is 7 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 70°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, jerk baits, jigs, plastic baits, and topwater lures around brush structure, points, rocks, standing timber, and weed beds. Blue and channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, live bait, shad, and worms below the dam, river channel, river mouth, and shallows. Saugeye slow on jigs, sassy shad, and small lures around discharge, main lake, and river channel. Report submitted by Dylan Langford, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.
NORTHWEST
Canton: June 16. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 75°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hybrids and white bass fair on live shad and sunfish around main lake. Channel catfish slow on punch bait around rocks. Report submitted by Jaylen Flynn, game warden stationed in Blaine County.
Fort Supply: June 16. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 72°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Channel catfish slow on cut bait, dough bait, hot dogs, and shad around main lake, rocks, and sandbar. Crappie slow on hair jigs, minnows, and worms around brush structure and main lake. Report submitted by Jason Badley, game warden stationed in Harper County.
Foss: June 15. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 75°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hybrids fair on flukes around main lake. Channel catfish fair on cut bait. Crappie slow on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Walleye fair off the rocks. Report submitted by Clint Carpenter, game warden stationed in Custer County.
SOUTHEAST
Arbuckle: June 16. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 76°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and smallmouth bass fair on Alabama rigs and jerk baits around points and riprap. Channel catfish good on cut bait and punch bait around creek channels and main lake. Crappie slow on jigs and live bait around brush structure and creek channels. Report submitted by Casey Young, game warden stationed in Murray County.
Blue River: June 17. Elevation is 0.5 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 76°F and murky. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, jerk baits, lipless baits, plastic baits, topwater lures, and tube jigs around brush structure, channels, rocks, shorelines, and weed beds. Channel catfish fair on cut bait, punch bait, stinkbait, and worms around brush structure, channels, and rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biologist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.
Broken Bow: June 17. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 79°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, bill baits, buzz baits, crankbaits, flukes, in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, creek channels, main lake, points, river channel, and standing timber. Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and spoons around brush structure, creek channels, points, river channel, shorelines, and standing timber. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
Eufaula: June 13. Elevation is 7 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 70°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, lipless baits, and plastic baits around brush structure, points, and riprap. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, live bait, and live shad below the dam, river channel, and river mouth. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, and spoons below the dam, brush structure, and standing timber. Report submitted by Jake Rowland, game warden stationed in McIntosh County.
Hugo: June 13. Elevation is 21 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 77°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, spotted, and white bass fair on bill baits, buzz baits, and plastic baits around creek channels, points, shorelines, and weed beds. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, live bait, and shad below the dam and spillway. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and standing timber. Report submitted by Chance Phillips, game warden stationed in Choctaw County.
Konawa: June 15. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 74°F and clear. Largemouth bass excellent on crankbaits, jigs, and plastic baits around main lake, points, and weed beds. Striped bass hybrids and white bass excellent on crankbaits and live shad around discharge, main lake, and river channel. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, and shrimp around inlet, riprap, and weed beds. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.
Lower Mountain Fork River: June 15. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 62°F and clear. Rainbow trout good on midges, PowerBait, tube jigs, and worms around creek channels, shallows, and spillway. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
McGee Creek: June 13. Elevation is 8 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 78°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Channel and flathead catfish good on live bait, shad, shrimp, stinkbait, sunfish, and worms around creek channels, dam, discharge, docks, and rocks. Largemouth and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, bill baits, buzz baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, jigs, and minnows around brush structure, docks, riprap, shallows, shorelines, and standing timber. Crappie good on minnows, small lures, and tube jigs around brush structure, discharge, points, and standing timber. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.
Murray: June 13. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 65°F and stained. Largemouth and smallmouth bass slow on in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits, spinnerbaits, and spoons around dam, main lake, and rocks. Bluegill, green, and redear slow on jigs, small lures, and worms around brush structure, dam, docks, and main lake. Blue and channel catfish slow on crawfish, grasshoppers, stinkbait, and worms around dam, main lake, and rocks. Report submitted by R. Gillham, game warden stationed in Love County.
Pine Creek: June 14. Elevation is 7 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 74°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, grubs, and lipless baits around flats and points. Crappie fair on grubs around standing timber. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, and worms. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
Robert S. Kerr: June 13. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 73°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and smallmouth bass fair on crankbaits, grubs, hair jigs, live bait, minnows, and small lures around brush structure, channels, dam, and flats. Crappie fair on jigs, live shad, and minnows around brush structure, main lake, points, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish on chicken liver, crawfish, hot dogs, shrimp, and stinkbait around coves, riprap, river channel, sandbar, and shallows. Report submitted by James Pixley, game warden stationed in Haskell County.
Sardis: June 13. Elevation is 3 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 76°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on bill baits, buzz baits, crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, coves, and points. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, goldfish, shad, and sunfish below the dam, brush structure, channels, main lake, points, and standing timber. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure, points, and standing timber. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.
Texoma: June 15. Elevation is 7 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 78°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass good on live shad around channels, flats, and points. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, live shad, and punch bait around channels, coves, docks, and points. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and nymphs around brush structure, docks, points, and standing timber. Comments: Fishing is heating up with the lake clearing up. Striper are really starting to get good. Biting on live bait very well. Catfish are good on live shad or cut bait near river channels and the mouth of the river. Crappie are okay near docks with brush piles with power bait and jigs. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Marshall County.
Wister: June 13. Elevation is 16 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 84°F and murky. (USACE Current Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on buzz baits, jigs, and spinnerbaits around brush structure. Blue catfish good on cut bait and hot dogs around main lake. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed in Le Flore County.
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Altus-Lugert: June 16. Elevation is 5 ft. below normal and rising, water temperature 75°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Channel catfish good on cut bait, punch bait, stinkbait, and worms around river channel and river mouth. Walleye fair on crankbaits, jigs, lipless baits, and minnows around dam, docks, and rocks. Report submitted by Brandon Lehrman, game warden stationed in Greer County.
Ellsworth: June 15. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 74°F and murky. ( USGS Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, punch bait, and shad around main lake, points, and rocks. White bass and crappie slow on jigs, minnows, and small lures around brush structure, docks, rocks, and shallows. Report submitted by Mime Carroll, game warden stationed in Comanche County.
Fort Cobb: June 16. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 70°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and flathead catfish fair on cut bait and hot dogs around main lake. Report submitted by Justin Cornett, game warden stationed in Caddo County.
Lawtonka: June 15. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 74°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Saugeye on crankbaits, lipless baits, and small lures around main lake and points. Report submitted by Mike Carroll, game warden stationed in Comanche County.
Tom Steed: June 17. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 80°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hybrids, white bass, and saugeye fair on crankbaits around main lake and points. Blue and channel catfish good on cut bait, shad, and stinkbait around coves, flats, and rocks. Report submitted by David Smith, game warden stationed in Kiowa County.
Waurika: June 15. Elevation is 2.5 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 67°F and murky. Striped bass hybrids and white bass good on jigs, lipless baits, minnows, plastic baits, and small lures around creek channels, main lake, rocks, and spillway. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on crawfish, cut bait, shad, shrimp, and stinkbait around creek channels, main lake, shorelines, and spillway. Report submitted by Tucker Clem, game warden stationed in Jefferson County.
Heavener banker completes OBA Intermediate School
OKLAHOMA CITY — Kalyn Lute, with First National Bank, in Heavener, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association 2025 Intermediate School at the Harris Event Center in Oklahoma City.
Lute was among 40 students who attended the two-session school in February and June.
The OBA Intermediate School, conducted annually, prepares junior to mid-level bank officers and future officers, to serve effectively the needs of their banks and consumers. The school exposes students to a broad range of banking functions and issues, including: economics, marketing, lending, investments, trust services, compliance and legal issues, bank financial analysis, ethics, human resource management, communications, strategic planning, regulatory examinations and asset/liability management.
The OBA conducts more than 70 educational programs and seminars each year, which reach more than 5,000 bankers across the state. The Association represents nearly 200 banks across the state and serves as the primary advocate for the banking industry. It’s also heavily involved in fraud training and prevention as well as legal and compliance services and communications for its member banks.
Storms expected Thursday afternoon
Area weather forecast for Thursday calls for partly cloudy skies early with thunderstorms expected during the afternoon for LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas.
The high is forecast to be 91 degrees with a low of 74.
Sunrise was 6:04 a.m. Sunset is 8:35 p.m.
Wednesday’s high was 88 with a low of 72. A total of .44 inches of rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 8.39 inches, well above June’s average rainfall of 3.90 inches.
Average temperatures for June 19 are a high of 90 and low of 63. Records for the date were a high of 99 in 1972 and a low of 57 in 1986.
Last year on June 19, the high was 90 with a low of 73.
Area calendar of events
Area calendar of events for the next week in LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, email news@heavener.news.
Thursday
Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon
Heavener City Council and HUA meet 6 p.m.
Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North
Friday
Poteau Chamber of Classic golf tournament
Saturday
Summer solstice at Spiro Mounds
Memorial service for Ida Sue ‘Susan’ Pitchford Finch
Carolyn Sue Pratt funeral service
Monday
LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.
Funeral services for Charlotte F. Smith
Heavener School Board meets 6 p.m.
Tuesday
Wister Boots and Badges blood drive
Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC
Al Grzech Trio featuring Niki Waters at the LeFlore County Museum
Wednesday
Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC
Today in history
1865
Abolition of slavery announced in Texas on “Juneteenth”
In what is now known as Juneteenth, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrive in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War is over and slavery in the United States is abolished. A mix of June and 19th, Juneteenth has become a day to commemorate the end of slavery in America. Despite the fact... read more
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Cecil William Woolery obituary
Cecil William Woolery, 90, of Wister passed away on June 18, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on January 21, 1935, to Ruby Willie (Roland) Woolery and James Woolery.
He was a veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors are his wife, Tammy Woolery; his son, Wayne Woolery; his grandchildren James Woolery and Tiffany Woolery; his great-grandchildren, Beau Getz, Jackson Richardson and Emma Richardson; and a sister, Shirley Holder.
He was preceded in death by his son, Keith Woolery; his brothers Clyde Woolery and Truman Woolery; and his sisters Jackie Steel and Iva Moody.