Old Glory flies once again in front of post office
Old Glory flies once again in front of post office By Ken Childers ONL Editor On Independence Day, the day “Old Glory” should be painting the breeze, the flags flying near the front of the Okemah Post Office as well as the local fire station were reported as stolen. The alleged perpetrator, who reportedly suffers…
Read MoreSheila Ann “Rosebud” Mosley
Sheila Ann “Rosebud” Mosley, 53, of Stroud, Oklahoma, passed away on July 9, 2020 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sheila was born on November 5, 1966 to Charles James Mosley and Mary Vanita (Dickerson) Pryor. Sheila graduated in 1985 from Prague High School. She went on to study social work and child development and earned her…
Read MoreMay tax receipts show uptick in online shopping
May tax receipts show uptick in online shopping By Ken Childers ONL Editor Use tax collections were up across Okfuskee County in May, a sign that consumers did more shopping from the comfort of their homes rather than visit brick and mortar stores. Following a trend that began several months ago, the City of Okemah…
Read MoreJohn Rico Salazar
John Rico Salazar,67, a resident of Okemah, Oklahoma and a former resident of Van Nuys, California passed away at Thursday, July 16th, 2020 at his home in Okemah, Oklahoma. John was born on August 5th, 1952 in Van Nuys, California to Joe and Juanita(Jones) Salazar He was a loving husband, father,, grandfather and friend. John…
Read MoreJames Brian Hale
James Brian Hale James Brian Hale went to his heavenly home on July 10, 2020. James was born to David Hale and Deborah K. Medicine Bear on September 20, 1977 in Claremore, OK. Funeral Services for James or “Chief”, as he was called by his friends will be held 1:00pm, Monday, July 20, 2020 at…
Read MoreProposal for marijuana growth in city limits tabled by council
Proposal for marijuana growth in city limits tabled by council By Ken Childers ONL Editor A proposal to allow the growth of commercial marijuana within the Okemah City limits has been tabled by the city council. The proposal, which would amend the city’s existing marijuana ordinance, appeared on the agenda of Monday’s regular council meeting.…
Read MoreSCOTUS: Much of Oklahoma an Indian Reservation
SCOTUS: Much of Oklahoma an Indian Reservation More than half of Okfuskee Co. Jail inmates should be elsewhere, sheriff says By Ken Childers ONL Editor Nearly two-thirds of the inmates at the Okfuskee County Jail are no longer under county jurisdiction and should be in either federal or tribal custody, according to Sheriff Jim Rasmussen.…
Read MoreHAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE
HAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE By Billie Gail Fox Donnie Peters, Nokey Klutts and Earnie Fox went to the Kennedale, Texas, Driving Range on Thursday, July 9th, to get a…
Read MoreWarden at JLCC in Boley dies at age 57
Warden at JLCC in Boley dies at age 57 By Ken Childers ONL Editor A longtime employee of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC), who most recently served as warden of the John H. Lilley Correctional Center in Boley, has passed away at the age of 57. Debra Ann Aldridge died Monday, July 6, in…
Read MoreStolen bulldozer recovered in McIntosh County
Stolen bulldozer recovered in McIntosh County By Ken Childers ONL Editor A piece of heavy machinery stolen from a local business in late June was found last week in a small town located about 40 miles from Okemah. On June 29, Been Dozer Service of Okemah reported that a D5N dozer had been stolen from…
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