Danny H. Lock
Danny H. Lock was born January 24, 1941 to Matthew and Ada (Haltia) Lock. He passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma at the age of 77. Danny, resident of Henryetta, retired from the City of Henryetta Water Department. In 1975 in Henryetta, he and Karen Darby were married. Danny was an avid hunter…
Read MoreLarry Dale Farris
A memorial service for Larry Dale Farris will be Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Skyview Baptist Church of Okemah with Bro. David Hamilton officiating. Larry Dale Farris was born February 25, 1952 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Hollis Harold Farris and Connie Oleta (Chaffin) Farris. He passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018…
Read MoreDanker promoted to Assistant Chief
Doug Danker was promoted from Sergeant to Assistant Chief on Tuesday, November 27. Okemah Police Chief Ed “Skeeter” Smith said that Danker is only the fourth officer to hold the rank of assistant chief during his tenure. He had this to say about Danker, “I’m very pleased with Doug and his commitment to the Okemah…
Read MoreNovember 30 to be Luna Burnett Day
By Kay Thompson ONL Publisher Former mayor and long-time resident Luna Burnett passed away on November 2, 2018 after a two year long battle with metastatic lung cancer. Burnett was not only the mayor for fifteen years but also a figure in the community that supported and promoted Okemah whenever she got the chance and…
Read MoreDanker to stay City Manager … for now
By Kay Thompson ONL Publisher During the City Council meeting held on Monday, November 26, the members of the city council had a discussion about the city manager situation. Currently, Dustin Danker is acting as interim city manager. He was hired shortly after Bert Robison was fired in September 2018. Councilman Anthony Landers had requested…
Read MoreWarrington faces charges of first-degree rape, incest
By Joshua Logan Allen ONL Staff Reporter After several false starts, a preliminary hearing finally held last week resulted in one man being bound over for trial where he will face at least two charges for allegedly raping his teenage niece earlier this year. This was the fourth time the hearing was attempted. The hearing…
Read MoreBeloved mothers die in single-vehicle accident west of Henryetta
In the early morning hours of Sunday, November 11, a single SUV lost control and wrecked about a mile west of Henryetta on Hornbeam Road in Okmulgee County. The cause of the wreck is under investigation, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Michael Taylor, lead investigator on the scene. According to the investigator’s report, the…
Read MoreFood-borne illness not something to be thankful for
Feasting with family and friends is an enjoyable part of many holiday celebrations. With the number of things that can go wrong in the kitchen, steering clear of food safety blunders can be challenging. It is important not to cut corners and put family and friends at risk of foodborne illness by forgetting to wash…
Read MoreTribe puts media under executive branch
By Curtis Killman Tulsa World (Reprinted with permission from the Tulsa World) OKMULGEE – A new Muscogee (Creek) Nation law repealing press freedom protections for the tribe’s in-house media has prompted a resignation and drawn fire for its “chilling” effect. The legislation approved by the National Council and signed into law this week, places the…
Read MoreOkemah Alternative Academy to present art exhibit funded by local school foundation grants
The Janet Steyer Memorial Art Exhibit will be presented by Okemah Alternative Academy students on Tuesday, November 27, in the Okemah History Center, beginning at 6:30 P.M. The students recently completed a two-week workshop of painting techniques coordinated by Peggiann Combs, Arts Director at Okfuskee County History Center Arts Studio and Gallery. The workshop was…
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