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Methodist Church sues city of Okemah for creating a stinky mess
Methodist Church sues city of Okemah for creating a stinky mess By R.L. Thompson A lawsuit was filed in the District Court of Okfuskee County by St. Paul’s United Methodist Church against the city of Okemah on Monday, September 25. The plaintiffs in the case are the Reverend Jessica Higgins, Reverend of the property; Brent…
Read MoreOkemah School Board meeting–October 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
October 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM – Regular Meeting Agenda 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. CITIZEN’S HEARING (Any individual wishing to address the Board on any item appearing on the agenda shall sign in with the Board Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. The President of the Board will then acknowledge only…
Read MoreSpecial Standard Housing Board meeting–October 10
Special Housing Standards board Oct 10
Read MoreOkemah School Board calls special meeting for Superintendent evaluation –Thursday, Oct 5 at 5:00 p.m.
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Read MoreBrown arrested for making threats against city hall
Brown arrested for making threats against city hall By R.L. Thompson The Okemah Police Department filed a report regarding a bomb threat and threats on the lives of the city manager Kristy Lesley and city employees. The following is the police report on the threats that was obtained by the Okemah News Leader on Tuesday…
Read MoreOkmulgee Police Department Missing Person Alert
MISSING PERSON ALERT Jordan Canfield AKA Thomas Last Seen in August of 2022 Contact: Okmulgee Police Department at 918-756-3511 or [email protected] Attention community members, we are reaching out to you on behalf of the Okmulgee Police Department regarding a missing person case. We are seeking your assistance in locating Jordan Canfield, who was reported missing…
Read MoreHouse Democrats File Special Session Tax Relief Bills For Working Families
House Democrats File Special Session Tax Relief Bills For Working Families OKLAHOMA CITY – Today House Democrats announced three bills their caucus has filed for the upcoming special session that provide tax relief to everyday Oklahomans. “The Governor called this special session to find ways to provide tax relief to Oklahomans and we are putting…
Read MoreOkemah city council approves restrictive film ordinance
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Read MoreOct. 16 tax filing extension deadline nears for millions of taxpayers
Oct. 16 tax filing extension deadline nears for millions of taxpayers WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers about the upcoming tax filing extension deadline. To avoid a possible late filing penalty, those who requested an extension to file their 2022 tax return should file their Form 1040 on or before Monday, Oct.…
Read MoreOHS cheer wins second consecutive state runner-up championship
By Justin Scrimshire ONL Sports Reporter The work began in June. When other kids were enjoying summer break, the OHS cheerleaders were attending camps and holding practices four days a week. Formations, spacing, jumps, flips and choreography all rehearsed over and over and over again. The hours grinding into days, weeks, and then months, leading…
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