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Photo gallery: A few images of WoodyFest’s Pastures of Plenty concerts – Joel Rafael, Ellis Paul
Joel Rafael took to the Pastures of Plenty stage for the 21st consecutive year — playing every year since the inception of WoodyFest in 1998. He opened for headliner Jason Mraz Friday, while iconic singer/songwriter, Ellis Paul, opened up for Rafael. Click the thumbnails to enlarge. Photos by Josh Allen, ONL Staff Reporter
Read MorePhoto gallery: Turnpike Troubadours don’t disappoint at WoodyFest’s Pastures of Plenty show
The Turnpike Troubadours did what they do best Thursday night, bringing thousands out for their headline performance of the first night of WoodyFest’s Pastures of Plenty concerts with their raw, Oklahoma sound and energetic live performance. Friday night will see Jason Mraz headline and Saturday will be Okemah’s own, John Fullbright. Many other shows and…
Read MoreCampgrounds filling up, hotels full as WoodyFest brings thousands into Okemah
The 2018 WoodyFest, marking the 21st year for the event, is filling up vacancies at both the WoodyFest camp grounds and the Okemah Days Inn. According to Days Inn management, the hotel is completely booked after Wednesday, with every room full in anticipation of the festival. Headliners include Jason Mraz, John Fullbright and the Turnpike…
Read MoreSpecial benefit performance Wednesday by Joel Rafael set to kickoff 21st annual WoodyFest
*Make sure and pick up Thursday’s edition of the Okemah News Leader for the full story and interview with Joel Rafael about his 21 years of performing at Okemah’s WoodyFest.* By Josh Allen, ONL Staff Reporter In what has become a tradition, Joel Rafael will open the musical festivities at this years WoodyFest, marking his…
Read MoreFallin signs emergency rules for medical marijuana
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today issued this statement after signing emergency rules adopted by the Oklahoma State Board of Health, which establish a framework for patients, physicians, caretakers, and business owners interested in medical marijuana: “These rules are the best place to start in developing a proper regulatory framework for medical marijuana, with…
Read MoreFormer Okemah resident in critical condition after near-drowning incident in Latimer County
A former resident of Okemah was life-flighted to a Tulsa hospital after nearly drowning in a creek in Robber’s Cave State Park, about five miles west of Wilburton in Latimer County, according to a report by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. OHP identified the victim as 44-year-old Jared Wilson, formerly of Okemah, who now lives in…
Read MoreLauren Wegner awarded Ministerial Alliance Scholarship
The Okemah Ministerial Alliance awarded its annual scholarship to Lauren Wegner of Okemah. She is pictured with Steven Nelson, Scott Daily and Terry Edminsten.
Read More2018 Pharoah Class Reunion
The 40th Pharoah Class Reunion was held Saturday, June 9th at the Okfuskee County Fairgrounds in Okemah. Registration began at 9:00 a.m. with 31 alumni and family members attending. Lunch was served at noon with Robert Williams leading the prayer. The afternoon program consisted of the 1950-1955 classes being honored. Class members attending were Jeanette…
Read MoreSen. Thompson attends western states leadership conference on budget issues
State Sen. Roger Thompson was one of a select group of legislative leaders invited to attend a recent meeting on budget issues facing states in the western United States. Thompson, who currently chairs the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance, will head the full Appropriations Committee for the 2019 and 2020 legislative sessions. The meeting was…
Read MoreReaching for bottle causes wreck on I-40
Hannah Hayes, 26, from Ft. Smith, Arkansas was injured in a one car accident on Sunday, June 17. Hayes was driving a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a 22 month old infant when according to the accident report reached back to grab a bottle for the infant. She lost control of the vehicle and it rolled…
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