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First female pharmacist in territory

1 week ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Ronn Rowland

Ella Mooney was the first woman pharmacist registered in Indian and Oklahoma Territories. Along with her husband, Dr. Jesse Mooney, she helped establish drugstores in various towns in Oklahoma Territory. Ella Courts Ridley was born in October 1867 in Calloway County, Kentucky to Dr. Robert Courts Ridley and Louisa A. Coleman. Having grown up in a physician's household, she married physician Dr. Jesse Mooney, Jr. on August 12, 1883. He practiced medicine among the Five Tribes in Indian Territory.
REMEMBER THE LADIES: First female pharmacist in territory

1 week ago | cnhinews.com | Ronn Rowland

Ella Mooney was the first woman pharmacist registered in Indian and Oklahoma Territories. Along with her husband, Dr. Jesse Mooney, she helped establish drugstores in various towns in Oklahoma Territory. Ella Courts Ridley was born in October 1867 in Calloway County, Kentucky to Dr. Robert Courts Ridley and Louisa A. Coleman. Having grown up in a physician’s household, she married physician Dr. Jesse Mooney, Jr. on August 12, 1883. He practiced medicine among the Five Tribes in Indian Territory.
County approves road project cost increase

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ronn Rowland

Muskogee County commissioners approved a utility relocation agreement with OG&E on a road rehabilitation project that is nearly double the original estimate. OG&E originally was going to charge the county a little over $423,000 to move approximately 52-54 utility poles so improvements can be made to Okay Road leading from Fort Gibson to Okay. The road is also known as Three Rivers Road or Fort Gibson River Bottom Road. The new cost to the county will be $838,323.38.
County approves road project cost increase

1 week ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Ronn Rowland

By By Ronn Rowland [email protected] Muskogee County commissioners approved a utility relocation agreement with OG&E on a road rehabilitation project that is nearly double the original estimate. OG&E originally was going to charge the county a little over $423,000 to move approximately 52-54 utility poles so improvements can be made to Okay Road leading from Fort Gibson to Okay. The road is also known as Three Rivers Road or Fort Gibson River Bottom Road.
Lady Roughers' comeback falls short

1 week ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Ronn Rowland

Muskogee's softball team learned Thursday at home how mistakes can hurt. The Roughers surrendered 12 walks and committed three errors in a 21-14 loss to Pryor at the Muskogee softball complex.
Lady Roughers split with Pryor

1 week ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Ronn Rowland

Muskogee's softball team learned Thursday at home how mistakes can hurt. The Roughers surrendered 12 walks and committed three errors in a 21-14 loss to Pryor at the Muskogee softball complex.
Lady Roughers split with Pryor

2 weeks ago | cnhinews.com | Ronn Rowland

Muskogee's softball team learned Thursday at home how mistakes can hurt. The Roughers surrendered 12 walks and committed three errors in a 21-14 loss to Pryor at the Muskogee softball complex. Muskogee coach Mike Dicus said going against the No. 2 team in Class 5A will test anyone's coping ability. "We didn't play our best softball," Dicus said. "Obviously way too many walks, too many errors — plays that we normally make.
Exchange Club set to host cook off

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ronn Rowland

Champion pitmasters and cooks from around the area will try to prove who prepares the best barbecue and chili this weekend. The 41st Exchange Club of Muskogee Chili and BBQ Cook-Off will held Friday and Saturday at Hatbox Field. Robert Smith, chairman of the cook-off, said the competition part has increased substantially since the move from the Civic Center parking lot to Hatbox. He said there are approximately 50 teams in this year’s cook-off — barbecue and chili combined.
Exchange Club set to host cook off

2 weeks ago | muskogeephoenix.com | Ronn Rowland

Champion pitmasters and cooks from around the area will try to prove who prepares the best barbecue and chili this weekend. The 41st Exchange Club of Muskogee Chili and BBQ Cook-Off will held Friday and Saturday at Hatbox Field.
Weather delays attendance at Arrowhead Mall

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ronn Rowland

Early arrivers at the Okie Country Home, Garden and Outdoor Expo didn’t have to worry about crowds. The 14th annual event had small attendance numbers with people waiting for the Saturday thunderstorms to subside. Once the rain let up, the crowd size increased as attendees were able to get advice on improving their homes and yards as well as purchasing items from craft vendors. Bruce Carter had a booth with hand-carved wooden bowls.