Danker stays Interim City Manager; Council votes not to hire as full-time City Manager

Bodies recovered by Grassy Lake

Spain arraigned: DA files official murder charge; not guilty plea entered on defendant’s behalf

Fire department fights two house fires over holiday break

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Nine local entities earn ‘Certified Healthy’ status
Sheriff’s Office, DA’s Office among agencies commended by state bureau of investigation following discovery of bodies
Homecoming festivities set for tomorrow at Panther Dome before basketball games

Area Sports

Okemah teams both win two, lose one in Byng b-ball tourney
Panther b-ball teams start new year with wins at home
Panthers earn hard-fought road victory Friday at Bethel after coming up short in Wewoka Tuesday

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