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Claremore, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Claremore! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Pryor Creek police think a fugitive may be hiding near Claremore
- Why this retirement guide says Claremore “more than delivers”
- Discover the hidden Red Bud Valley boardwalk just beyond Claremore
Also on today's calendar: Gospel Sing at Shepherd’s Cross and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Variable clouds; less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
- Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pryor Creek police search for suspect linked to stolen U-Haul investigation (newson6.com) — Law enforcement believe a motorcycle rider tied to a stolen U-Haul case may now be hiding in the Claremore area, and he could still be on a black Honda bike. Pryor Creek police say the suspect fled west toward Claremore during a pursuit that ended in Rogers County, and they’re asking anyone with tips to contact them or local authorities immediately. 
• 10 Slow-Paced Oklahoma Towns Where Retirement Feels Comfortable On A Modest Budget (everafterinthewoods.com) — Claremore gets a strong endorsement here as a retirement-friendly town that blends Will Rogers history, a walkable downtown, and easy access to Claremore Lake. The article notes that home prices remain accessible, Rogers State University adds cultural life, and Tulsa’s nearby healthcare and amenities make Claremore especially appealing for retirees who want small-town calm without feeling isolated.
• 10 Secret Oklahoma Boardwalk Trails That Feel Like Absolute Private Property (myfamilytravels.com) — One of Oklahoma’s most secluded-feeling boardwalks sits just outside Claremore at Red Bud Valley Nature Preserve, offering limestone bluffs, marshes, and brilliant fall color a short drive from town. The guide also highlights nine other quiet boardwalk trails around the state, but emphasizes that Red Bud Valley’s rugged, protected valley and low crowds make it a standout escape for Rogers County residents.
📸 Around Claremore
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Claremore Wheels on the Hill Car Show →
Claremore Expo Center, 400 Veterans Pkwy, Claremore
9:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Gospel Sing at Shepherd’s Cross →
Shepherd's Cross, 16792 E 450 Rd, Claremore
1:00 pm -
Dino-Bites! Family Cookbook Club →
Will Rogers Library, 1515 N Florence Ave, Claremore
2:00 pm -
Restaurant Week 2026
Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce 419 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK 74017 -
Varsity Girls Basketball League
Sequoyah Ms Olan Graham Field House, Practice Gym, Middle School Gym
8:30 am -
Varsity Baseball Summer League @ Home
Sequoyah Mid-High Sequoyah Baseball Field
5:00 pm -
Boys Youth Soccer Camp
Sequoyah Ms Pope Athletic Field
10:00 am -
Varsity Baseball Summer League @ Pryor
Sequoyah Mid-High Claremore, OK 74017
5:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Nursery Rhyme Dance Time →
Will Rogers Library, 1515 N Florence Ave, Claremore
10:30 am -
Restaurant Week 2026
Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce 419 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK 74017 -
Varsity Girls Basketball League
Sequoyah Ms Olan Graham Field House, Practice Gym, Middle School Gym
8:30 am -
Varsity Baseball Summer League @ Home
Sequoyah Mid-High Sequoyah Baseball Field
5:00 pm
Friday June 12
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thanks to whom ever mowed down the high grass to see vehicles coming on corner of E370 & S 4180 Rd.
God Bless for keeping us safe to see vehicles running stop signs that's not familiar with area. (Nextdoor Blue Creek / Spencer Creek) - In search of a reputable company to level home and install a protective barrier in crawl space.
I've searched online but seem to be going down a rabbit hole with reviews. TYIA (Nextdoor E 435 Rd)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Claremore. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Claremore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Claremore here.
🗞 Nearby News
Owasso
- HEARTWARMING UPDATE: Stranger pays off Owasso veteran's GoFundMe, vows to pay property taxes for life (kjrh.com)
- The 2026 Parade of Homes! (tulsatoday.com)
- OPD increasing patrols to prevent car theft during weekend car shows in the area (fox23.com)
Catoosa
- Longtime Blue Whale caretaker Blaine Davis dies, Oklahoma Route 66 Association says (newson6.com)
Ok Claremore! 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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