Several released from JH Lilley as part of mass commutation
Several released from JH Lilley as part of mass commutation By Ken Childers ONL Editor Over 450 inmates were released from prisons across Oklahoma on Monday in the largest single-day mass commutation in U.S. History. Eleven inmates housed in the John H. Lilley Correctional Center in Boley were on the list of those recommended for…
Read MoreLocal man fatally shot, police say shooter acted in self defense
Local man fatally shot, police say shooter acted in self defense By Ken Childers ONL Editor An Okemah native was shot and killed at a construction site in Tulsa last week in what authorities say was a case of self defense. Marvin Eddy Lewis, 61, was fatally shot on Oct. 30 after police said he…
Read MoreMCN releases unofficial election results
MCN releases unofficial election results By Ken Childers ONL Editor The Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) has released unofficial results for its primary election held on Nov. 2. A total of 5,137 votes were cast in the “do-over” election, which was originally held on Sept. 21, but later ruled null and void by the MCN Supreme…
Read MoreLights dim on Panthers season
Lights dim on Panthers season By Justin Scrimshire ONL Sports Reporter Okemah faced their toughest opponent yet when Jones pulled into the Pecan Bowl with their 7-1 record. The Longhorns boast enough depth to allow their athletes to play only one side of the ball while the Panthers leave everything they have on the field…
Read MoreArea schools hosting Veterans Day programs
Monday, Nov. 11 is set aside to honor the more than 20 million men and women who have served in the United States Military throughout history. Area schools will be holding assemblies to honor veterans in special ways. Programs at Mason and Paden Public Schools are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and Okemah High…
Read MoreDean Hammond
Dean Hammond Leighton “Dean” Hammond, age 77, of Wetumka, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away Monday morning, October 28, 2019 surrounded by his family that included his loving caretaker Michelle Sparks at his home. Born January 17, 1942, on the North bottom along the North Canadian river in Hughes County, he was the son of the late Ralph…
Read MoreCarl L. Zackery
Carl L. Zackery Funeral services for Carl Luwayne Zackery will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Clearview Community Center in Clearview, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Clearview Cemetery. Carl Luwayne Zackery was born March 22, 1957 in Weleetka, Oklahoma to Wilbert Zackery and Ida Mae (Slaughter) Zackery. He passed…
Read MoreShirley Allen
Shirley Allen Shirley Ann Allen was born April 15, 1939 in Weleetka, Oklahoma to Tom and Thurma (Maddox) Reddick and passed from this life October 26, 2019 in Oklahoma City at the age of 80. Ms. Allen was raised in Weleetka and attended the Weleetka school system. She was the 1955-56 Football queen! Following graduation…
Read MoreEdith Catlett
Edith Catlett Edith was born on December 30, 1933 in Double Horn, a small community in Burnet County in the central Texas Hill Country. She was delivered at home, with her own grandmother acting as midwife. She passed from this life on October 28, 2019. Edith was the second child and oldest daughter of Willie…
Read MoreInformation for Tuesday’s Election Day
Information for Tuesday’s Election Day Voters will go to the polls next Tuesday, November 12. Elections will be held for The City of Okemah and Mason Public Schools, ISD #2. Persons who reside within the municipal city limits of The City of Okemah may vote in the Municipal Election, and those who reside within the…
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