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HAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE

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HAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE By Billie Gail Fox I haven’t been to the golf course much this week to pick up any tidbits.  However, on Sunday afternoon, November 12th, I saw Erica Strawn when she came into the clubhouse.  I got two big hugs from her because she said that we missed last week…

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Fairfield Inn and Suites coming to Okemah

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Fairfield Inn and Suites coming to Okemah By R.L. Thompson The Okfuskee County Industrial Authority completed the purchase of 7.93 acres behind McDonalds (commonly known at Tolle Hill) for economic development. According to Shane Anderson, the board has transferred three acres to FFI Okemah Hospitality LLC to build the new hotel. The remaining acreage will…

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Yvonne Crumpton

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Yvonne Crumpton Services are pending for Yvonne Crumpton. A complete obituary will be provided when available. To send flowers  to the family visit.   www.pamelaspioneerflowers.com

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Lucinda Judy Harjo

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Lucinda Judy Harjo Funeral services for Lucinda Judy Harjo will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Creek Chapel Church of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Creek Chapel Cemetery. Wake services will be Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel of Okemah. Lucinda Judy Harjo…

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Oscar Roscoe Landers

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Oscar Roscoe Landers Graveside services for Oscar Roscoe Landers will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Highland Cemetery, Okemah, Oklahoma. Oscar Roscoe Landers was born January 22, 1944 to Roscoe Landers and Ornest (Smith) Landers in Schoolton, Oklahoma. Oscar passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his home south of…

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Feelings of Loss Affect Us

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Thnking Out Loud: Feelings of Loss Affect Us Losing a family member, coworker, or close friend is not something we plan or look forward to.  The event simply places itself on our calendar, and we can’t change it, postpone it, or delete it.  We are forced to acknowledge and accept it. But then what? Although we…

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City Council approves annexation of 64.75 acres

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City Council approves annexation of 64.75 acres By R.L. Thompson The Okemah City Council met on Monday evening, November 13 at 6:00 in their regular meeting. Mayor Ron Gott, Vice Mayor Ronnie Lucas, and Councilman Wayne Bacon were present. Councilmen Brandon Anderson and Mike Ishmael were absent. Following the approval of the minutes and purchase…

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Lance Steven Shatswell

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Lance Steven Shatswell Funeral services for Lance Steven Shatswell will be held Friday, November 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Kialegee Family Life Center in Wetumka. Interment will follow at the Kialegee Cemetery. Wake services will be Thursday, 7:00 PM also at the Kialegee Family Life Center. Lance Steven Shatswell was born January 19,…

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