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Former Quapaw Nation Chairman John Berrey. Credit Quapaw Nation The charges were filed in Quapaw Nation Court on Friday, one day before citizens could officially declare their candidacy in the upcoming election for the Business Committee. Berrey, a 20 year incumbent, was defeated last summer by Joseph Tali Byrd and Guy Barker.   In addition to the charges against Berrey and Smiley-Reeves, civil charges were also filed against Jack Brill, Tena Smith, Janet Cummings, Sheri Smiley, Marilyn Rogers and George McWatters. All were employees or involved in Berrey's administration. Special prosecutor...

4:39 After more than 20 years at the helm of the Quapaw Nation, former Chairman John Berrey was soundly defeated in July by Joseph Tali Byrd. Now, following an internal audit and growing questions from tribal citizens, the new tribal administration is alleging Berrey and the tribe’s former secretary treasurer illegally doled out more than $34 million worth of pay raises, bonuses, severance pay and donations, including more than $4 million dollars to former University of Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer. "The Quapaw Nation confirmed today the tribe is looking closely into potential crim...

One hour free parking is to be extended in Northallerton High Street but businesses say it's not enough BUSINESS leaders fear the lack of free parking in Northallerton is a fundamental problem affecting the town, and have called on councillors to extend the current limit for good. The 30 minutes of free parking on the High Street was extended to an hour last year to relieve the impact of Covid-19 restrictions. That extension runs until March 31 following a decision by members of North Yorkshire County Council’s executive this week. But councillors did not respond to appeals for longer...

Jurassic Northallerton is due to be held on July 18 BUSINESS backers are forging ahead with plans for major events to help a market town rebuild after the impact of Covid-19. Jurassic Northallerton, a huge family event with giant dinosaurs occupying the heart of the town, is booked for Sunday, July 18 and is expected to attract thousands of visitors, as long as it can go ahead. Northallerton Business Improvement District is working with 220 local shops and traders to promote the town, but has already had to cancel another big attraction, a classic car event due to be held on April 18, b...