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Curtis Dewayne Harjo

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Curtis Dewayne Harjo Funeral services for Curtis Dewayne Harjo will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Okfuskee Indian Community Center north of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Hick Family Cemetery. Wake services will be Friday evening also at the Community Center. Curtis Dewayne Harjo was born January 10, 1977…

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THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND, CELEBRATE FREEDOM!

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THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND, CELEBRATE FREEDOM! The Tinker Air Show is scheduled for July 1-2, with this year’s theme being STEM Takes Flight. The show will highlight science, technology, engineering and mathematics to make human flight possible. In addition to a full slate of entertaining, high-flying acts, STEM will once again be at the forefront of…

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FORMER ARMY TRAINING MANAGER PLEADS GUILTY TO PUBLIC CORRUPTION CHARGE

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FORMER ARMY TRAINING MANAGER PLEADS GUILTY TO PUBLIC CORRUPTION CHARGE   OKLAHOMA CITY – Earlier this week, ALFRED PALMA, 64, of Duncan, pleaded guilty to bribery charges, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester. On May 3, 2023, a federal grand jury returned a twelve-count indictment against Palma and co-defendant Candy Hanza.  Palma was charged…

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SSC Welcomes New Men’s Basketball Head Coach

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SSC Welcomes New Men’s Basketball Head Coach Seminole State College has named Lucas Hunter as the college’s new men’s basketball head coach.  Hunter, originally from Carterville, Illinois, comes to Seminole from NCAA Division 2 Northeastern State University where he was an assistant coach since 2020. Prior to this role, he also worked as an assistant…

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Standout catcher Hudson transfers to Oklahoma State

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Standout catcher Hudson transfers to Oklahoma State STILLWATER – Two-time Atlantic Sun Player of the Year Caroline Hudson has signed with Oklahoma State and joins the Cowgirl Softball program with one year of eligibility, it was announced today. Hudson started 206 games over the past four years at Liberty, where she tied for fifth in…

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Celebrate Independence Day in Oklahoma’s State Parks

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Celebrate Independence Day in Oklahoma’s State Parks Fireworks, cookouts and family fun are all staples of celebrating the 4th of July. This holiday weekend, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department is sharing a roundup of Independence Day festivities for Oklahomans to enjoy across nearly 40 state parks. Whether it’s taking a hike through Tenkiller State…

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Wildlife Fishing Report June 23

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CENTRAL   Arcadia: June 23. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal, water temperature 82°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on buzz baits, crankbaits, and lipless baits around coves, creek channels, and sandbars. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, creek channels, docks, and standing timber. Report…

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OID Offers Guidance Following Storm Damage in Eastern Oklahoma

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OID Offers Guidance Following Storm Damage in Eastern Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is available to assist Oklahomans affected by the recent severe storms that swept through Eastern Oklahoma over Father’s Day weekend. Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready encourages residents to contact the OID with insurance questions or concerns at 1-800-522-0071. “Navigating through…

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June Allocation of Alcoholic Beverage Tax

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June Allocation of Alcoholic Beverage Tax The Board of Okfuskee County Commissioners approved the monthly distribution of the allocation of alcoholic beverage tax totaling $12,374.01 for the cities and towns in Okfuskee County during their June 12 meeting.  The allocation is up from $10,447.61 from last month. The distribution is authorized by Title 37A-5-104 regarding…

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