Area News
Okfuskee County Commissioner passes suddenly
Wednesday was met with shock and surprise as people learned of the sudden passing of Okfuskee County Commissioner Bruce Smith. Smith passed away on September 11, 2018 at the age of 62 at his home. Smith was a long time resident of Graham and had been commissioner since January 1, 2007. Smith began his career…
Read MoreOpen by Thanksgiving?
By Kay Thompson ONL Publisher The Okfuskee County Commissioner’s met on Tuesday, September 4 for a regular meeting after the Labor Day Holiday. Chairman Terry Wilson, Danny Wilson and Bruce Smith were all present. During the previous week’s meeting, several bids were received for vehicles the County had declared surplus. At this week’s meeting, the…
Read MoreLibrary awarded two federal grants that will enhance services
By Josh Allen ONL Staff Reporter Two new grants awarded to the Okemah Public Library will allow for an upgrade to its internet infrastructure and connections, as well as the ability to provide ebooks and audiobooks, according to Director Teresa M. Labbe. These two recent grants come on the heels of the announcement that the…
Read MoreFIX Okemah continues to be a success
ONL Staff Report According to a recent report from Animal Rescue League of Okemah (ARLO) President Jaime Cheatwood, the FIX Okemah program is going over very well. The program is to help control the pet population. Residents of Okfuskee County can get a dog or cat spayed or neutered for just $25. There are no…
Read MoreOkfuskee County Free Fair to be held Sept. 5-8
The Okfuskee County Free Fair will be held Wednesday, September 5th – Saturday, September 8th. Workday to set up the fair is set for Tuesday, September 4th which is also the date for fair superintendent orientation. Superintendents may attend either the 11 a.m. or 4 p.m. orientation in the OSU Extension Conference Room. All Inside…
Read MoreMuscogee Creek Nation and Okfuskee County Health Department to offer Diabetes Prevention Program
The Muscogee Creek Nation Diabetes Program and the Okfuskee County Health Department announce the launch of the Diabetes Prevention Program, a local health improvement partnership aimed at reversing rising obesity rates and preventing diabetes in adults. The program is open to adults 18 and older with certain risk factors for diabetes and obesity. This free…
Read MoreClearview educator inducted into Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame
Former Tulsa educator Amelia Louis Swain Alford will be inducted into the Oklahoma African-American Educators, Inc. Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be held at 7 PM on September 28, 2018 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mrs. Alford was born in Clearview, Oklahoma on November 30. 1923 to Lloyd V.…
Read MoreDustin man still missing
By Kay Thompson ONL Publisher Friends and family of Clinton Thomas are still searching for the Dustin man who disappeared earlier this month. Thomas was last seen on camera on August 4 at 4 p.m. at the Dollar General in Wetumka. According to Chief Deputy Cullen Fowler of the Hughes County Sheriff’s Department, the department…
Read More‘Now I Lay Me Down’ hits shelves; chronicles tragic Weleetka Murders
Book signing set in Okemah for September 7 at Hen House Cafe By Josh Allen ONL Staff Reporter Many people probably remember the billboards scattered about Okfuskee County with the two little girls faces on them following their brutal murder in 2008. Chronicling these brutal incidents, published author Faith Phillips follows the crimes from the…
Read MoreOkemah Public Library one of only four libraries in the state selected for wifi hotspot program
By Josh Allen ONL Staff Reporter In this day and age, it seems everyone needs the internet. But the internet is not always easy to obtain. The Okemah Public Library is now offering a program to change that. Okemah’s library was recently chosen as one of only four libraries in the state to participate in…
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