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OSUIT Graduates Nearly 400 as OSU Polytech Powers Workforce Read   On August 22, OSU Institute of Technology proudly conferred degrees to nearly 400 students in its 228th graduating class. The milestone was marked by two ceremonies honoring the achievements of Oklahoma’s future workforce.   This commencement showcases the impact of OSU Polytech, a statewide…

SSC to Host New Student Orientation Seminole State College will host “SSC Unwrapped,” a new student orientation event, on Aug. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event is designed to welcome incoming freshmen and their families to the college community and provide information for a successful start to…

JEWELRY SALE 211 N. 11th Street 8am-1pm Friday and Saturday Lots of jewelry, crystals and rocks. All varieties. A few miscellaneous items.

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Crews in Communities   OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crews are going door-to-door in Blaine, Caddo, Custer, Delaware, Jackson, Mayes, Muskogee and Rogers counties to meet with residents affected by the May 19-28 storms and tornadoes. These crews can help you apply for FEMA assistance, identify needs and make…

Black Economic Expo Foundation Announces the 8th Annual Black Economic Expo Greenwood Cultural Center to Host Premier Event from June 14th to June 16th The Black Economic Expo Foundation is proud to announce the 8th Annual Black Economic Expo, set to take place from June 14th to June 16th at the historic Greenwood Cultural Center.…

We’ve Got Good News and Bad News… OKLAHOMA CITY – The Second Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature officially adjourned for 2024. At best, it was a mixed bag for children; despite that, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) saw some great wins for children. Still, there were far too many issues about which…

April Sales Tax Disbursements Up for Okemah and Okfuskee County By Alanna Bradley ONL Reporter Reports for sales and use tax disbursements for April 2024 were released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission recently. The disbursements reflect local tax revenue receipts from February 2024 business. Sales tax disbursements for Okemah went up by about 8.01 percent…

Okemah School Board approves staff changes By R.L. Thompson The Okemah School Board met on Monday, May 13, at 6:30 at the Okemah Board of Education Room in the Administration Building.  There were only three of the five members present. Present were Randy Colbert, J.C. Haddox and Bert Robison. Absent were Jason Bean and Jim…

The Smithsonian Arrives in BRISTOW! The Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC., is a huge museum complex that hosts over 30 million visitors annually and has an annual budget of over $1.25 billion dollars. Recognizing the need to reach people outside of the DC area, the Smithsonian offers traveling displays to share with visitors in all…

Oklahoma National Guard invites local media to Memorial Day Ceremony OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma National Guard Office of Public Affairs invites all local media to the annual Memorial Day ceremony, hosted by the Oklahoma National Guard Museum.  The ceremony will be held May 27, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum,…