Commissioner Mulready Sets the Record Straight
Commissioner Mulready Sets the Record Straight OKLAHOMA CITY -The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has become aware of inaccurate and misleading communications affecting Oklahoma consumers. Several large employers have sent letters to their employees with erroneous information regarding changes to their CVS/Caremark prescription program. One of the most troubling inaccuracies is the claim that the law…
Read MoreFerold “Shorty” Diehl
Ferold “Shorty” Diehl A celebration of life for Ferold Edward “Shorty” Diehl will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 10:00 AM the St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Okemah. Ferold Edward Diehl was born August 7, 1951 in Beaumont, Texas to Willie Johnnie Diehl and Olinda Elaine (Triplett) Diehl. He passed away Saturday, February 25,…
Read MoreDavid Earl Grooms
David Earl Grooms Funeral services for David Earl Grooms will be held Wednesday, Marcy 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Cummings Cemetery in Maud, Oklahoma. David Earl Grooms was born October 31, 1954 in Ennis, Texas to Joe David Grooms and Peggie…
Read MoreOkemah City Council debate schedule
Okemah City Council debate scheduled Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. An upcoming election on April 4 for city council members in Okemah has not only drawn several candidates but also stimulated conversation around Okemah in several areas. One question was posed about whether or not one of the candidates lives in their district. The…
Read MoreECU closed for Spring Break from March 13-17
ECU closed for Spring Break from March 13-17 ADA – The East Central University campus and offices will close for Spring Break from March 13-17. The campus reopens at 8 a.m. Monday, March 20. ECU’s Linscheid Library will close throughout Spring Break, but will reopen Sunday, March 19, from 4-8 p.m. and will resume normal…
Read MoreSen. Rosino announces sunrise remembrance for Oklahoma pandemic losses
Sen. Rosino announces sunrise remembrance for Oklahoma pandemic losses (For digital audio, go to www.oksenate.gov/audio) OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, announced plans to hold a remembrance vigil for Oklahomans who’ve lost loved ones from COVID-19. Rosino said people are asked to gather before sunrise on the south plaza of the state Capitol on…
Read MoreSen. Thompson’s bill putting LOFT in charge of determining savings from criminal justice reform clears second hurdle
Sen. Thompson’s bill putting LOFT in charge of determining savings from criminal justice reform clears second hurdle (For digital audio, go to oksenate.gov/audio) OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a measure to better determine the amount of savings from a state question enacting criminal justice reform. Senate Bill 844, by Senate Appropriations…
Read MoreSample Ballot for Special Election on March 7
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Read MoreMissing Child from Okmulgee County
NCMEC: 1469499 Korian Arnold Missing Since Jan 3, 2023 Missing From Okmulgee, OK DOB Dec 22, 2008 Age Now 14 Sex Male Race Black Hair Color Black Eye Color Brown Height 5’11” Weight 130 lbs Korian was last seen on January 3, 2023. CAUTION: If located do not approach the child, use caution and immediately…
Read MoreSpecial School Board Meeting called on Monday, Feb 27
The Okemah School Board has called a special meeting on Monday evening, February 27 to consider the contract of Superintendent Lee Vick. NOTICE OF Special MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. I-026 OKFUSKEE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA OKEMAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS As required by Section 311,Title 25 of the Oklahoma Statutes, notice is hereby given that…
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