Long before #ClevelandCounty took shape and #Norman and Lexington were fixed on the map, a small Black settlement stood along the #CanadianRiver near Chouteau Creek. But as white settlement expanded, the community faded from maps and memory.
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Cleveland County Commissioners have taken significant steps by approving key board appointments and requesting budget reduction scenarios that could reshape local services and finances.
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#ClevelandCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityPlanning
Ames Copper Group is ramping up operations in Shelby, promising new jobs and a significant upgrade to local infrastructure to manage the surge in truck traffic!
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#ClevelandCounty #NC #LocalBusinessSupport #InfrastructureImprovements #CitizenPortal #ClevelandCountyJobs
More Volunteers, More Safety — Sheriff Candidate Lee Freeman Wants to Restore Reserve Deputies
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #ReserveDeputy #VolunteerInBlue #ClevelandCounty #ClevelandCountySheriff … www.policereserve.org/post/more-vo...
![The photo depicts a storefront with large display windows showcasing various dresses and clothing items. The window is labeled "SECOND HAND CLOTHING," indicating the type of goods being sold inside. To the right, there's an advertisement for short-time loans in bold letters against a white backdrop within another part of the store’s glass facade. Below this sign are smaller texts mentioning different loan terms such as "ROOMS 25-7019'S" and "Short-Term Loans," suggesting financial services offered by the establishment.
To the left, there's an additional advertisement in large text that reads "COMMERCIAL COMMODITY TRUST CO. 304 E. MAIN ST." The building appears to be a commercial space with several other businesses occupying adjacent storefronts or offices.
The image is monochromatic, typical of black-and-white photography from the early-to-mid-20th century. A sign at the bottom left corner reads "BY LANGE," crediting Dorothea Lange as the photographer. In the lower right-hand side, there's a small collection of shoe prints or imprints in grayscale with varying sizes and shapes.
The photograph captures an everyday scene that could be from various cities across America during the early 1900s, reflecting economic activities such as second-hand shopping and lending services prevalent at the time. The specific location within Cleveland County, Oklahoma is indicated by a lin [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreifv7jekd3wp3raaqsba6mn3qbghj57krzk7bvlk5f5ws7qu6vjna4)
The photo depicts a storefront with large display windows showcasing various dresses and clothing items. The window is labeled "SECOND HAND CLOTHING," indicating the type of goods being sold inside. To the right, there's an advertisement for short-time loans in bold letters against a white backdrop within another part of the store’s glass facade. Below this sign are smaller texts mentioning different loan terms such as "ROOMS 25-7019'S" and "Short-Term Loans," suggesting financial services offered by the establishment. To the left, there's an additional advertisement in large text that reads "COMMERCIAL COMMODITY TRUST CO. 304 E. MAIN ST." The building appears to be a commercial space with several other businesses occupying adjacent storefronts or offices. The image is monochromatic, typical of black-and-white photography from the early-to-mid-20th century. A sign at the bottom left corner reads "BY LANGE," crediting Dorothea Lange as the photographer. In the lower right-hand side, there's a small collection of shoe prints or imprints in grayscale with varying sizes and shapes. The photograph captures an everyday scene that could be from various cities across America during the early 1900s, reflecting economic activities such as second-hand shopping and lending services prevalent at the time. The specific location within Cleveland County, Oklahoma is indicated by a lin [...]
Cleveland County, Oklahoma
#ClevelandCounty #Oklahoma #SECOND #Short-TermLoans #LANGE #DorotheaLange #America #second #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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The black-and-white photograph depicts a rural road leading into the distance through an expansive field, with fields and fences visible on either side. The terrain appears dry and arid, indicative of a prairie landscape or farmland in late summer or early fall, as suggested by the sparse vegetation. A car is seen from the driver's perspective driving down this dirt path, which has tire tracks indicating recent use. In the distance, there are two trees standing alone amidst an otherwise open field, and to one side of the road appears a fence made up of wooden posts with wire running between them. The sky is clear without clouds visible in the image. This photograph carries historical significance as it was taken by Dorothea Lange during her work documenting life on America's western frontier for Farm Security Administration (FSA), which later became part of the Office of War Information and then the Resettlement Administration, also known as the Farm Security Administration (FSA).
Cleveland County, Oklahoma
#ClevelandCounty #Oklahoma #DorotheaLange #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
In a closely contested vote, the Cleveland County Board of Education has decided to adopt an earlier-start 2026–27 school calendar, prioritizing college alignment over legal concerns!
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#NC #CommunityCollaboration #CitizenPortal #ClevelandCounty #EducationReform #StudentAccess
The Cleveland County Board of Education has made pivotal decisions that will shape the district's financial future and payroll practices, stirring debates about employee impacts and policy compliance.
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#NC #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #ClevelandCounty #CommunityEngagement
The Cleveland County Board of Education is buzzing with excitement as they kick off preparations for the new school year, emphasizing collaboration and respectful public dialogue.
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#NC #CommunityCollaboration #CitizenPortal #ClevelandCounty #PublicParticipation
Crest High School has made history by winning the prestigious Coach Jim Taylor Award, showcasing an impressive average GPA of over 3.3 and proving that academic excellence and athletic achievement go hand in hand.
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#NC #CitizenPortal #ClevelandCounty #CommunitySupport
Cleveland County educators are raising alarms about the academic and emotional struggles faced by boys in schools, advocating for urgent support and innovative solutions.
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#NC #CitizenPortal #ClevelandCounty #MentalHealthSupport #BoysAchievement
Cleveland County Schools celebrated a remarkable graduation at Turning Point Academy, where Superintendent Dr. Steven Fisher honored the resilient graduates and the community that supported them through their journeys.
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#NC #YouthEmpowerment #CitizenPortal #ClevelandCounty
We’re proud to support the Cleveland County NAACP’s Know Your Rights workshop this Saturday, May 24!
11AM–2PM at the Kings Mountain Women’s Club.
Learn from public defenders & legal experts.
Info: (980) 292-5357
#KnowYourRights #ClevelandCounty
So, as I debate relaunching a version of "Referential Magazine" by using my blogger account, I do find some things about blogger to be a bit frustrating, which occurred as I worked on today's travel blog.
#blog #travel #100counties #clevelandcounty #litmag
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Cleveland County is gearing up for a spectacular 250th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, with exciting events planned to unite the community and honor its rich history!
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#ClevelandCounty #NC #ClevelandCountyCelebration #EducationAwareness
Cleveland County is gearing up for a monumental celebration in July 2026, uniting the community through a series of exciting events that honor its rich heritage!
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#ClevelandCounty #NC #HeritageCelebration #CommunityInvolvement #CitizenPortal
An audit has found the #ClevelandCounty Sheriff's Office has failed to properly encumber funds and made inappropriate travel expenditures.
Learn more about the audit, the latest Oklahoma Forestry Services report and #OkCounty issues in this roundup.
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The 2025 All County Cleveland County Chorus Concert was a breathtaking showcase of young talent, uniting the community in a celebration of music and dedication to the arts.
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#NC #ClevelandCounty #ArtsEducation #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #StudentTalent
Reminder to #NorthCarolina peeps about the school board meeting in #ClevelandCounty 6 PM (local) tonight.
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Someone in #ClevelandCounty #NorthCarolina: there is a school board meeting on 7 April @ 6 PM local time at 400 W. Marion Street in Shelby.
An #LGBTQ+ club at Shelby HS was informed their Jeopardy game that would help students learn about prominent and historic LGBTQ+ persons, like Harvey Milk, was
Four killed, 142 Injured in Oklahoma wildfires, US www.gulf-times.com/article/702083 via #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #SevereWeather #Heatwave #Storms #Wildfire #Norman #Stillwater #CreekCounty #Mannford #ClevelandCounty #Leedey #Oklahoma #America
[U.S.] Norman Community Reels from Wildfire Aftermath as Oklahoma Declares State of Emergency hoodline.com/2025/03/norm... via #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #SevereWeather #Storms #Wildfire #Norman #Stillwater #CreekCounty #Mannford #ClevelandCounty #Leedey #Oklahoma #America
With 4737 pages from #2013 onward, we've added #ClevelandCounty, #OH to the roster
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Meetings include:
- County Commissioners
- Budget Board
- Excise Board
- Tax Roll Correction Board
- Equalization Board
- Community Corrections Planning Council
- Justice Authority
and more!
