Moving Forward in 2024!
Moving Forward in 2024! There are moments in life when we get so caught up in the emotions and events of what has happened in the past that we miss out on the present. We can let these feelings of despair, fear, or sadness engulf us. We can let them run our lives by…
Read MoreWhat Kind of New Year Would You Like?
What Kind of New Year Would You Like? Was 2023 really a good year? Or, would you call it an unlucky year for you? Are you really looking forward to 2024 with hopeful anticipation, eager to explore new opportunities? Come on, let’s be honest, do you really want to be better or bitter in this…
Read MoreWildlife Fishing Report. December 27, 2023
CENTRAL Edwards Park: December 25. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal (stable). Water temperature 56°F and stained. Rainbow trout fair on nymphs, PowerBait, spinnerbaits, and other around docks, points, and spillway. Comments: Corn, Power bait colors – pink, yellow, white. Report submitted by Keith Thomas, fisheries biologist in Cleveland County. Route 66 Park:…
Read MoreRep. Josh West, Sen. Stanley Comment on Deadline for Disabled Veterans Sales Tax Exemptions
Rep. Josh West, Sen. Stanley Comment on Deadline for Disabled Veterans Sales Tax Exemptions OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Josh West, R-Grove, and Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, today released the following statement after hearing from numerous 100% disabled veterans across Oklahoma who were unaware of the new July 2023 deadline to apply for the annual sales…
Read MoreMaxine Haydon
Maxine Haydon Funeral Services for Maxine Haydon will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Okemah. Interment will take place at the Highland Cemetery, Okemah, Oklahoma.Wanna Maxine Unterkircher Haydon was born September 13,1929 north of Okemah, Oklahoma to Robert “Bob” and Irene (Myers) Unterkircher. Maxine was…
Read MoreDavid Lee Morphis
David Lee Morphis Funeral services for David Lee Morphis will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Little Cemetery. David Lee Morphis was born November 26, 1938 in Bearden, Oklahoma to W.F. Morphis and Willie Mae (Harris) Morphis. He…
Read MoreChairman McBride Acknowledges Walters’ Subpoena Response
Chairman McBride Acknowledges Walters’ Subpoena Response OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore, today released a statement acknowledging State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters’ compliance with a recently issued subpoena. The subpoena required delivery of records and communications requested by the House Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee, which McBride chairs. His full statement can be…
Read MoreOkmulgee Resident dies in car crash
Okmulgee Resident dies in car crash By R.L. Thompson According to a incident report issued by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Michael Owen of Okmulgee was pronounced deceased at the scene of an accident that occurred in early morning hours on December 23, 2023 on US-75 southbound, ¼ mile north of Cedar Rd, in the city…
Read MoreSteven Cash Early
Steven Cash Early Funeral services Steven Cash Early will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Steven Cash Early was born May 29, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023…
Read MoreSen. Garvin files bill to better protect schools against gun violence
Sen. Garvin files bill to better protect schools against gun violence OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Jessica Garvin, R–Duncan, has filed legislation to increase the state penalty for carrying an illegal firearm onto school property. Senate Bill 1254 changes the already illegal infraction from a misdemeanor to a felony offense, increases the fine to $2,500 and allows…
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