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September Sales Tax Disbursements Up for Okemah, Down for Okfuskee County

September Sales Tax Disbursements Up for Okemah, Down for Okfuskee County September Use Tax Disbursements Up for Okemah and Okfuskee County By Alanna Bradley ONL Reporter The report for sales and use tax disbursements for September 2023 was released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission recently. The disbursements reflect local tax revenue receipts from July 2023…

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Oct. 16 tax filing extension deadline nears for millions of taxpayers

Oct. 16 tax filing extension deadline nears for millions of taxpayers WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers about the upcoming tax filing extension deadline. To avoid a possible late filing penalty, those who requested an extension to file their 2022 tax return should file their Form 1040 on or before Monday, Oct.…

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Olsen Pushes for Open Carry at State Fair

Olsen Pushes for Open Carry at State Fair OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, today release a statement following the shooting at the Oklahoma State Fair and advocating to allow Oklahomans to protect themselves by open carry. “The tragic shooting this past weekend at the Oklahoma State Fair underscored the need for law-abiding citizens…

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Fishing Report Sept 28, 2023

NORTHEAST   Fort Gibson: September 22. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 78°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) White bass good on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits, and spoons around points. Crappie fair on minnows, spoons, and tube jigs around brush structure, docks, and main lake. Paddlefish good snagging around channels and main lake. Report submitted by Cody Morris, game…

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SSC and ECU Come Together to Discuss Higher Ed Partnerships

Photo: SSC and ECU  Administrators from East Central University and Seminole State College met this week in Seminole to discuss possible collaborations, partnerships and opportunities for shared services between their institutions. The meeting was organized by former ECU President John Hargrave who serves as a Trustee for the SSC Educational Foundation. Pictured (left to right)…

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Oklahoma National Guard welcomes unit home from deployment in Middle East

Oklahoma National Guard welcomes unit home from deployment in Middle East OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma National Guard’s Office of Public Affairs invites all local media to the welcome home ceremony for more than 120 Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers after a 9-month deployment overseas.    The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. at…

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OHS cheer wins second consecutive state runner-up championship 

By Justin Scrimshire ONL Sports Reporter The work began in June. When other kids were enjoying summer break, the OHS cheerleaders were attending camps and holding practices four days a week. Formations, spacing, jumps, flips and choreography all rehearsed over and over and over again. The hours grinding into days, weeks, and then months, leading…

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Judge Reilly issues jury request

Judge Reilly issues jury request By R. L. Thompson Associate District Judge Maxey Reilly filed a jury request form on September 13 in the Court Clerk’s office calling for 100 jurors to report for Petit Jury duty. The jury term will begin on October 23.  Jurors are to report at 8:00 a.m.  Summons for jury duty were…

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HAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE

HAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE By Billie Gail Fox When I went into the clubhouse on Monday, September 18th, Johnna and Earnie were cutting cables for the golf carts.  They are needing new cables. On Tuesday, September 19th, workers fertilized the greens and put down some gypsum just before the rain came.  That was good…

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