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Ailene Starkey
Ailene Starkey Funeral services for Ailene Starkey will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the First Assembly of God Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Okfuskee Cemetery. Ailene (Long) Starkey was born January 5, 1925, to John and Jettie (Crosby) Long in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. Known lovingly as “Granny”…
Read MoreMissed the April tax-filing deadline? File quickly to avoid penalties and interest; those owed a refund also shouldn’t forget to file
Missed the April tax-filing deadline? File quickly to avoid penalties and interest; those owed a refund also shouldn’t forget to file WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers who missed the April tax-filing deadline to file a tax return as soon as they can. The IRS offers different resources to help those who…
Read MoreBobby Dwight Groves
Bobby Dwight Groves A celebration of life service for Bobby Dwight Groves will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM graveside at the Highland Cemetery of Okemah. Bobby Dwight Groves was born November 1, 1946 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Louis Grant Groves and Bertha Mae (Phillips) Groves. He passed away Thursday, February 22,…
Read MoreTreasurer issues the monthly investment performance report.
July 2023 To the People of Oklahoma: The Office of the State Treasurer is pleased to issue the monthly investment performance report. This report is an important part of my office and commitment to disclose our economic environment and portfolio results. Portfolio Performance, Diversification, and Strategy July portfolio yielded 2.67% with a weighted average maturity…
Read MoreA.R.L.O. to receive $4,000 from city
A.R.L.O. to receive $4,000 from city By R.L. Thompson The Animal Rescue League of Okemah (A.R.L.O.) was granted $4,000 by a vote of 5-0 from the Okemah City Council during their meeting on August 28 for the purpose of providing additional funding for their spay and neuter program in Okemah. During the discussion, one of…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Lady Panthers on their Third Place finish in the Weleetka Tournament
Leda Corinne Elmore
Leda Corinne Elmore Graveside services for Leda Corinne Elmore will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah, Oklahoma. Leda Corinne Elmore was born July 17, 1936 in Okemah, Oklahoma to William Walter Gilliam and Lora Mae (Maxey) Gilliam. She passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 in Moundridge,…
Read MoreCouncil gives City Manager more authority
Council gives City Manager more authority By R.L. Thompson The Okemah City Council met on Monday night, July 24 at 6:00 p.m at the Okemah City Hall. Mayor Ron Gott, Vice Mayor Ronnie Lucas, Councilman Brandon Anderson and Councilman Wayne Bacon were in attendance. Councilwoman Jennifer Mack was absent. After the pledge of allegiance, the…
Read MoreOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Selects Leader Munson for the Oklahoma’s Promise Protector Distinguished Service Award
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Selects Leader Munson for the Oklahoma’s Promise Protector Distinguished Service Award OKLAHOMA CITY – House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, has been selected by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to receive the 2023 Distinguished Service Award to Higher Education, designated as an Oklahoma’s Promise Protector. Leader Munson…
Read MoreOkemah City Council to meet on Monday July 24 at 6:00 pm
The Okemah City Council is scheduled to meet on Monday July 24. One of the main items on the agenda reads as follows: DISCUSSION AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO ENACT ORDINANCE NO. 2023-2 OF THE CITY OF OKEMAH, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 4-2-3(A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEMAH, OKLAHOMA,…
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