Joshua Green in Custody
Joshua Green, a suspect in a double homicide and arson early Wednesday morning in Clearview, is now in custody. According to Okfuskee County Sheriff Jim Rasmussen, Green was apprehended in the Clearview area. Authorities say the victims were a 57-year-old female and a 22-year-old male, but their names have not yet been released.
Read MorePhillip R. Deere
Phillip R. Deere Funeral services for Phillip R. Deere will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Phillip Deere Roundhouse in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Deere Family Cemetery in Okemah. Phillip R. Deere was born July 5, 1962 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Phillip Deere and Edna Gouge. He…
Read MoreSammie W. Yahola
Sammie W. Yahola Funeral services for Sammie William Yahola will be Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Sammie William Yahola was born August 21, 1944 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Abraham and Gladys (Bear) Yahola. He passed…
Read MorePanthers claim 66 Conference Championship
Panthers claim 66 Conference Championship By Justin Scrimshire ONL Sports Reporter With disappointing outcomes in their previous two tournaments this season, the Panthers looked to put all the pieces together and make a strong showing in the 66 Conference Tournament. Okemah kicked off their tournament schedule on Monday, January 20th, against Stroud. The Panthers led…
Read MoreOHS alum selected for Leadership Tulsa program
OHS alum selected for Leadership Tulsa program Okemah High School alumnus Doug Glenn has been selected for Leadership Tulsa’s Class 63 Flagship Program, a community service education program for individuals interested in learning more about Tulsa and ways to make a difference in the community. Glenn is Chief Operations Officer of CEC Engineering, a multi-service…
Read MorePolice show up in force at council meeting
Police show up in force at council meeting By Ken Childers ONL Editor There was a heavy police presence at Monday evening’s regular meeting of the Okemah City Council. The entire force turned out for the meeting, but there was no trouble brewing inside the walls of city hall. Police Chief Ed “Skeeter” Smith simply…
Read MoreCourtroom confession: Spain pleads guilty to murder
Courtroom confession: Spain pleads guilty to murder By Ken Childers ONL Editor “I shot Teresa Smith,” Anthony Roy Spain confessed to Okfuskee County District Judge Lawrence Parish before breaking down into tears. Having previously waived his right to a jury trial, Spain was in Parish’s courtroom on Tuesday, Jan. 23 for a bench trial. Spain,…
Read MoreLt. governor talks economic development, tourism
Lt. governor talks economic development, tourism By Ken Childers ONL Editor The banquet room of the Hen House was filled to near capacity Tuesday, as dozens of people braved the cold, damp weather to attend a special Okemah Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell was the featured speaker for the event, who spoke…
Read MoreLocal veterinarian bound for OSU Hall of Fame
Local veterinarian bound for OSU Hall of Fame A local veterinarian is among four people set to be inducted into the Oklahoma State University Hall of Fame next month. Dr. Claud Evans will be inducted at a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 7 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. A reception will be held at 6…
Read MoreLady Panthers handed a Latta disappointment, lose 60-36
Lady Panthers handed a Latta disappointment, lose 60-36 By Justin Scrimshire ONL Sports Reporter Thursday, January 17th had been a date circled on the calendar all season long for Coach Will Seymour and the Lady Panthers. This was a Class 2-A contest on the road against the third ranked Latta Panthers. Latta boasted a 12-3…
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