This past year was a whirlwind of Rogers County news.

Below is a breakdown of the most-read stories on claremoreprogress.com for the year.

"NO REMORSE: State says Barrett showed no remorse for murder"

In January, the Rogers County District Attorney submitted evidence and testimony with suggestions that Chance Barrett "is never released from prison." Barrett, who was 19 at the time of arrest, was accused of murdering Helen Pasdach in cold blood, in her home, on Aug. 21, 2017.

"Couple arrested after infant tests positive for amphetamines"

Jared and Kyley Spears were arrested after their infant displayed symptoms, then tested positive for amphetamines. Police described details of unsafe living expenses with drugs, drug paraphernalia, and sex toys scattered across the baby's bed.

"Woman whose father traveled Trail of Tears turns 100"

Geraldine Henson Birdsbill turned 100 in March of 2019. In sharing memories of her life, she talked about her father's experience on the Trail of Tears and the life that followed.

"Man arrested on rape charges tells cops 'stop doesn't always mean stop'"

Investigators report that Travis Carl Condry's cell phone contained over five minutes of audio from a reported rape. First degree rape charges were filed April 12 and Condry, 26, of Claremore, was arrested on the charges days later.

"A SMALL FORTUNE: Claremore man offers $10,000 for rare penny"

Claremore businessman Richard McPheeters sent the town into a frenzy when he announced he was willing to pay as much as $10,000 to the person who can help him complete his rare coin collection.

"Rogers County residents should take flood precautions now"

It was a severe weather event that rocked the entire county. In May, those living around the Verdigris River were urged to take flood precautions including evacuation.

"SUBMERGED: Claremore homes engulfed in Verdigris River"

On the far west end of Blue Starr Drive, the property of Melinda Knight, her daughter Brandi Gatzemeyer and her brother Larry Washom were submerged beneath the crest of the Verdigris River. All the while, the family business and Claremore staple, Dot's Cafe, remained open.

"Police: Woman strikes boyfriend with car, arrested"

Claremore Police Department arrested Raychel Higeons for striking her boyfriend with a vehicle in the Ne-Mar shopping center parking lot

"$2M investment at Cedar Point will give north Claremore a face lift"

Cedar Point Lead Pastor Rick Burke said that over the next two years the church will be renovated in two phases, costing approximately $2 million. They said they hope to have phase 1 complete by Easter of 2020.

"Walkingstick:Citizens should be deeply disturbed by Cherokee Nation pay hikes"

Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor David Walkingstick released a statement in response to the nation's proposal to provide pay raises of elected officials.

"40 Under 40 honorees announced"

Once again the Claremore Progress and community celebrated forty Rogers County residents who were nominated as being top in their field or a shining star in the community.

"Suspect arrested in Claremore armed robbery"

Police arrested 25-year old Joshua Jones in connection to a Quick Mart robbery that took place in Claremore on Sept. 8

"City returns $1.2 million in electric credits"

In September, Claremore city leaders announced that credits would be made to all customers during the months of October and November totaling some $1.2 million as a result of electric overpayment.

"Stage closing, converting to Gordman's Department store"

The Ne-Mar shopping center announced plans to convert Stage to a Gordman's Department store in the spring of 2020.

"Injury accident forces vehicle through wall at Pixleys"

An accident at the intersection of Owalla Avenue and Will Rogers Boulevard forced a vehicle through the wall and into a meeting room at Pixley Lumber on Oct. 25. The driver and passenger sustained minor injuries.

"'I came back different': Governor signs pardon for Rhonda Bear"

The community turned out in full support of She Brews owner Rhonda Bear as Governor Kevin Stitt made the trip to Claremore to sign her pardon nearly 20-years after she was released from prison.

"Police: High speed pursuit ends in drowning"

Zeth Patrick Daly, 23, from Claremore, drowned while attempting to flee from police, according to police records. The driver of the vehicle, Nazra Daly, was arrested for second degree murder and possession of a stolen vehicle.

"Chelsea trash service loses entire fleet"

Chelsea-area trash service, Johns Refuse Service LLC, lost all but one of their trash trucks in a fire over Thanksgiving weekend. The family-owned business has been in operation for over 40 years.

"RCSO, FBI search for possible body in Oologah"

An 18-person FBI team, along with Rogers County Sheriff's Office searched a pond on a residential Oologah property for a possible dead body after receiving a tip on an

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