🌱 Catoosa remembers longtime Blue Whale caretaker Blaine Davis

What's up Catoosa! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Catoosa remembers longtime Blue Whale caretaker Blaine Davis
• Catoosa man faces felony harassment charge with $250,000 cash bond

Also on today's calendar: BILLY RAY CYRUS and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Variable clouds; less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; windy, temps: high: 91, low: 68.
• Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Longtime Blue Whale caretaker Blaine Davis dies, Oklahoma Route 66 Association says (newson6.com) — Catoosa is mourning Blaine Davis, the longtime caretaker who helped save and lovingly maintain the iconic Blue Whale, one of Route 66’s most recognizable stops. Davis, son of the attraction’s builder, was remembered by the Oklahoma Route 66 Association as a quiet, dedicated leader who volunteered tirelessly to preserve the site’s history and keep it welcoming for visitors.
   

• Harrison County harassment case brings $250,000 cash bond (kttn.com) — A man from Catoosa has been charged in Harrison County with first-degree harassment after authorities say he made violent threats and later appeared at the alleged victims’ home. Court records show a $250,000 cash-only bond and note that all charges remain allegations at this stage.
   

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📸 Around Catoosa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Catoosa

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday June 14

• Family Splash Event at Miller Swim School - Tulsa, OK →
  Miller Swim School - Tulsa, 6415 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday June 18

• BILLY RAY CYRUS →
  Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tulsa, 777 W Cherokee St, Catoosa
  8:00 pm

Thursday June 25

• CHRIS YOUNG →
  Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tulsa, 777 W Cherokee St, Catoosa
  7:00 pm

Thursday July 2

• AARON TIPPIN →
  Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tulsa, 777 W Cherokee St, Catoosa
  8:00 pm

Friday July 3

• The Band Perry →
  Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tulsa, 777 W Cherokee St, Catoosa
  7:00 pm

Saturday July 11

• Chippendales →
  Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tulsa, 777 W Cherokee St, Catoosa
  8:00 pm

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📣 Catoosa Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Foam Party With Dustin Reudelhuber →
  Owasso Library, 314 E 5th Ave Suite 202, Owasso
  9:30 am
• The Crucible →
  Broken Arrow Community Playhouse, 1800 S Main St, Broken Arrow
  7:30 pm

Saturday June 13

• Claremore Wheels on the Hill Car Show →
  Claremore Expo Center, 400 Veterans Pkwy, Claremore
  9:00 am
• Gospel Sing at Shepherd’s Cross →
  Shepherd's Cross, 16792 E 450 Rd, Claremore
  1:00 pm
• Rachel Scanlon →
  Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club, 5982 S Yale Ave, Tulsa
  3:00 pm
• Adam Carolla →
  Tulsa’s Bricktown Comedy Club, 5982 S Yale Ave, Tulsa
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Pharmacy Customer Service Associate in Catoosa. Apply here.
• Mr. Handyman International, LLC posted a job opening for Remodeling Carpenter - Estimating Experience Preferred in Catoosa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Catoosa here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Owasso

• The 2026 Parade of Homes! (tulsatoday.com)
• HEARTWARMING UPDATE: Stranger pays off Owasso veteran's GoFundMe, vows to pay property taxes for life (kjrh.com)
• OPD increasing patrols to prevent car theft during weekend car shows in the area (fox23.com)

Tulsa

• Proposed Tulsa ordinance could allow city to foreclose on blighted homes (newson6.com)

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Ok Catoosa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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