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Views From the Back Pew

Views From the Back Pew Well, once again I have found myself traveling down the rabbit hole or chasing squirrels. I guess it really doesn’t matter what you call it. All it means is that I got caught up in something that is strongly on my mind. The squirrel this week is the word humble. I did a quick search of the word humble on  Merriam-Webster.comand their definition of the word is “not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive: reflecting, …Read Article
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Views From the Back Pew

Views From the Back Pew I don’t know if anyone realizes this about me, but I am an excellent arm- chair coach. In fact, if more of these coaches would just listen to me, they would most likely be undefeated. Even though I haven’t spent time at their practices, I’ve never evaluated their team or even the teams that they might be playing. I’ve never reviewed the game plans that they have for their upcoming games. However, I’m certain that I know w…Read Article
Dianne Flanders set to resign as County Clerk, City of Okemah given two weeks to respond to $16K lawsuit
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Dianne Flanders set to resign as County Clerk, City of Okemah given two weeks to respond to $16K lawsuit

Dianne Flanders set to resign as County Clerk, City of Okemah given two weeks to respond to $16K lawsuit By Justin Scrimshire ONL Reporter The Board of County Commissioners held their regular meeting on June 16, with Chairman James Yandell, Vice-Chairman Randy Stubblefield and Member Mike Yocham present. County Clerk Dianne Flanders was also in attendance. The meeting began with an introduction from Leslie Shedeck, on behalf of Smith Roberts Lan…Read Article

Okemah police department facing flat budget, unfavorable crime statistics, possible cuts

Okemah police department facing flat budget, unfavorable crime statistics, possible cuts   By Justin Scrimshire ONL Reporter A budget agreed upon by the city council on June 16 left the Okemah police department with a noticeably lesser amount than they had been bargaining for in recent weeks. Increasing their concern were comments made by Mayor Ron Gott during the last few council meetings indicating the department may soon be dealing with more …Okemah · OkemahRead Article

Sen. Hicks’ bill providing CareerTech tuition assistance to Oklahoma National Guard members takes effect July 1

Sen. Hicks’ bill providing CareerTech tuition assistance to Oklahoma National Guard members takes effect July 1 OKLAHOMA CITY – A new law expanding educational opportunities for members of the Oklahoma National Guard takes effect on July 1. Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, was principal author of Senate Bill 31, creating the “Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act,” providing tuition assistance for Oklahoma Guard members enrolling i…Okemah · OkemahRead Article

Carroll Ned “Pete” Orr

Carroll Ned “Pete” Orr A celebration of life service for Carroll Ned “Pete” Orr will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Carroll Ned Orr, also known as Pete, was born June 7, 1942 in Paden, Oklahoma to Clarence W. and Grace (Mills) Orr. He passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 83. Pete was a lifelong resident of Okfuskee County and a 1961 graduate of Ma…Okemah · OkemahRead Article

Virginia Sue “Hokte” Whitetree

Virginia Sue “Hokte” Whitetree Funeral services for Virginia Sue “Hokte” Whitetree will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Salt Creek Indian Baptist Church of Wetumka. Wake services will be Monday 7:00 PM also at the church. A prayer service will be Monday, 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel of Wetumka. Interment will be held at the Scott – Fish Family Cemetery of Wetumka. Virginia Sue “Hokte” Whitetree was b…Okemah · OkemahRead Article

Plan for Level I Trauma Center in Eastern Oklahoma Moves Forward

Plan for Level I Trauma Center in Eastern Oklahoma Moves Forward Legislation formalizes public-private partnership between Saint Francis Health System and OSU Medical Authority OKLAHOMA CITY – For far too long, northeast Oklahoma has lacked access to a Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients. That is now set to change, thanks to critical legislative action and a landmark partnership between Saint Francis Health System and the…Okemah · OkemahRead Article

Oklahoma counties with more marijuana grows saw property values surge, study finds

Okemah residents told researchers about marijuana growers showing up with wads of cash to buy property at inflated prices. Real estate values increased more in areas with high numbers of marijuana farms, the study found.  The post Oklahoma counties with more marijuana grows saw property values surge, study finds first appeared on The Journal Record.Marijuana · OkemahSee the Story

Study: Medical Marijuana Legalization in Oklahoma Drove Sharp Rise in Rural Housing Prices

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Oklahoma’s legalization of medical marijuana has contributed to a sharp rise in housing prices, especially in rural areas, according to a new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics. (Photo credit: Camoin Associates). The study, led by researchers at Oklahoma State University, found that counties with a high concentration of licensed marijuana grow operations saw …Marijuana · OkemahRead Article

'Just crazy': Okemah non-profit loses new roof in May 19 storm

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While the May 19 storm did not destroy any homes or injure anyone in Okemah, a building housing a valued non-profit took devastating damage.KI BOIS Area Transit Service, or KATS, moved into its Okemah office in August 2024 with a new roof and interior ceiling. The group buses around one hundred rural, senior, and disabled residents around the town each week.WATCH: 'Just crazy': Okemah non-profit loses new roof in May 19 storm 'Just crazy': Okema…Okemah · OkemahRead Article

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