— Both of Muskogee’s candidates for mayor said they would favor mandatory disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures, but neither has done so voluntarily.

Muskogee’s mayor proposed a plan that would designate the entire city as a housing reinvestment district, a move that could provide tax breaks for residential development projects.

• Muskogee Youth Baseball coaches meeting, 7 p.m. Feb. 23, Muskogee Public Library. More information at muskogeeyouthbaseball.com. • Muskogee Marlins needs three more players for 9-under competitive team. Tryouts will be 3-5 p.m. Feb. 12 at Batter’s Box at Love-Hatbox Field.

City councilors will consider requests from administrators who plan to ask Muskogee’s community foundation to grant more than $1.5 million for various projects.

Neither Barbara Briggs nor Jeanette Hunter envisioned settling down in Muskogee. But the two entrepreneurs not only make their homes here, they have invested heavily in downtown Muskogee.

Muskogee police arrested several suspects believed to be involved in a fraudulent check scheme earlier today.

The Manhattan Building on Fourth Street and Broadway will open later this month with 42 apartments. That will raise Muskogee’s downtown population, which has doubled since 2006, city of Muskogee Planning Director Gary Garvin said.

What started out as a bogus check investigation at two Muskogee businesses, has turned into a suspected crime ring involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen property from two states.

Dr. David Jones talks about his book, “Muskogee Rhythyms,” featuring the city’s guitars. The book is being sold as a fundraiser for the Muskogee Area Arts Council, which will use the proceeds to replace a downtown mural.

MUSKOGEE â“ The fifth ranked Lady Chieftains suffered a two point loss 45-43 against the Lady Roughers Friday night on the road. Sapulpa was attempting to avenge its season opening loss against Muskogee, but fell short as they fall to 12-6 on the year.