Residential dispute, drive-by shootings lead to an arrest in Okemah
By Josh Allen ONL Staff Reporter The Okemah Police Department and assisting agencies arrested 18-year-old Emmanuel Hummingbird after a nearly month-long ordeal that involved drive-by shootings and evasion before the suspect was located, according to an affidavit filed with the county. Hummingbird is being held in the Okfuskee County Jail on two felony complaints —…
Read MoreOkemah man in stable condition after being hit by truck while on bicycle in Creek County
An Okemah man was transported to a Tulsa hospital in late-August after a truck made contact with him on his bicycle on a highway in Creek County, according to a report from an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper. Just before 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 26-year-old Chadrick Larney, of Okemah, was heading westbound in the eastbound…
Read MoreFull house for Faith Phillips’ book-signing event; true-crime novel chronicles tragic Weleetka murders
By Josh Allen ONL Staff Reporter Emotions ran thick Friday evening as author Faith Phillips read from the stage much of the first chapter of her newest release: As I Lay Me Down — a true-crime novel that digs deep into the brutal murders of two young Weleetka girls on a gravel road and another…
Read MoreOkfuskee County Treasurer’s Office gets good remarks after statutory audit
By Josh Allen ONL Staff Reporter Okfuskee County Treasurer Lori Coplin and her office staff submitted a statutory report to Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Gary Jones recently and received positive remarks concerning the office’s filing procedures, record-keeping and financial accountability methods. The report was sent in for the purpose of complying with Oklahoma state…
Read MoreOkfuskee County Commissioner passes suddenly
Wednesday was met with shock and surprise as people learned of the sudden passing of Okfuskee County Commissioner Bruce Smith. Smith passed away on September 11, 2018 at the age of 62 at his home. Smith was a long time resident of Graham and had been commissioner since January 1, 2007. Smith began his career…
Read MoreOpen by Thanksgiving?
By Kay Thompson ONL Publisher The Okfuskee County Commissioner’s met on Tuesday, September 4 for a regular meeting after the Labor Day Holiday. Chairman Terry Wilson, Danny Wilson and Bruce Smith were all present. During the previous week’s meeting, several bids were received for vehicles the County had declared surplus. At this week’s meeting, the…
Read MoreLibrary awarded two federal grants that will enhance services
By Josh Allen ONL Staff Reporter Two new grants awarded to the Okemah Public Library will allow for an upgrade to its internet infrastructure and connections, as well as the ability to provide ebooks and audiobooks, according to Director Teresa M. Labbe. These two recent grants come on the heels of the announcement that the…
Read MoreFIX Okemah continues to be a success
ONL Staff Report According to a recent report from Animal Rescue League of Okemah (ARLO) President Jaime Cheatwood, the FIX Okemah program is going over very well. The program is to help control the pet population. Residents of Okfuskee County can get a dog or cat spayed or neutered for just $25. There are no…
Read MoreRuth Hart
Funeral services for Ruth Hart will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the United Pentecostal Church in Okemah, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Ruth Hart was born December 27, 1930 in Mena, Arkansas to Earnest Patterson and Violet L. (Roberts) Patterson. She went home to…
Read MoreJohn Paul Lee
Funeral services for John Paul Lee will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Paden Freewill Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Oakdale Cemetery in Paden. John Paul Lee was born February 17, 1939 in Micawber, Oklahoma to John Wesley Lee and Audra (Doyle) Lee. He passed away Thursday, August…
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