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Okemah updates tornado siren policy; outlines when warnings will sound
Justin Scrimshire Okemah News Leader The City of Okemah has updated its tornado warning siren activation and storm shelter policy, providing residents with clearer guidelines on when sirens will sound and how public storm shelters will operate during severe weather. City Manager Kristy Lesley said the policy is designed to ensure residents understand what the…
Read MoreCommissioners approve $16k settlement with City of Okemah
The Okfuskee County Board of County Commissioners met Oct. 20 with Chairman James Yandell, Vice Chairman Randy Stubblefield, and Commissioner Mike Yocham present. County Clerk Teresa Harelson recorded the minutes. Shannon Clark with the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority met with the board to discuss differences between a Title 60 Public Trust and a Title…
Read MoreOklahoma State Treasurer Economic Report May 2024
The Oklahoma Economic Report by the State Treasurer of Oklahoma releases with the Consumer Price Index. Release dates vary and range between the tenth and fifteenth of every month. For a full schedule, click here. View full PDF report below: OER_May24.pdf
Read MoreEarly voting begins Thursday, June 13
Early voting begins Thursday, June 13 Early voting begins Thursday, June 13 for the Primary Election. Voters who are unable to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Okfuskee County Election Board Secretary Eric M. Swinford said that “Early Voting is open…
Read MoreCouncil authorizes bid process for demolition
Council authorizes bid process for demolition By R.L. Thompson Okemah City Council approved for City Manager Kristi Lesley to go out for bids to remove the buildings in the 500 block of West Broadway. This is not a new discussion. The west wall of the building located at 514 West Broadway collapsed in the early…
Read MoreGross Receipts to the Treasury. May 2024
May 2024 With the last month’s reporting increases, we see leveling across all tax divisions. May Gross Receipts reports an increase with totals equaling $1.3B, up $20.2M, or 1.6% when compared to May 2023. Receipts for the last 12 months through May total $16.93B, a decrease of $548.8M, or 3.1%, when comparing revenue from the…
Read MoreSample Ballots for Primary June 18 Okfuskee County
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Read MoreCoach Leon Hurst inducted into Okemah Hall of Fame
Coach Leon Hurst inducted into Okemah Hall of Fame Coach Leon Hurst has been a positive example and encourager to Okemah School Students for many years. Because of his constant positive involvement in the lives of so many young people, the Okemah Community Improvement Association voted to induct Coach Leon Hurst into the Okemah Hall…
Read MoreOkfuskee County qualifies for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
OESC Accepting Applications For Disaster Unemployment Assistance; 5 New Counties Added Benefits available for those who lost their jobs, job offers, or businesses due to severe weather in Carter, Hughes, Kay, Lincoln, Love, Murray, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Osage, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Washington, and Washita Counties OKLAHOMA – As a result of recent severe storms and tornadoes, the Oklahoma…
Read MoreVoter registration deadline approaches
Voter registration deadline approaches Friday, May 24 is the last day to apply for voter registration, and be eligible to vote in the June 18, Primary Election, according to Okfuskee County Election Board Secretary Eric M. Swinford. Swinford said that persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years…
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