Looking Back to 1946
FAIRVIEW WINS THIRD CONTESTFairview high school made a bid for honors in the boys division of the Big Chief conference basketball race Thursday night by dealing At- wood its first conference defeat.
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Hughes County Commissioners Proclaim OHCE Week
News
SQ 832 AS IT WILL APPEAR ON THE JUNE BALLOT
This measure amends the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act ('OMWA') under the Oklahoma Statutes to increase the state minimum wage.Employers must pay employees at least $9 per hour beginning in 2025. increasing $1.50 annually for a final rate of $15 per hour in 2029.
Sports
LADY HORNETS HEADED BACK TO STATE!
The defending State Champions, the Stuart Lady Hornets, are headed back to the State Tournament this Spring. The Lady Hornets (21-18) defeated Wilson-Henryetta 1-0 & 13-2 to win the Regional Runner-up at Caney on Thursday.
Columns
Publisher’s Pen
Prior to our country’s Bicentennial, Hazel Sheppard wrote a series of articles about the early days of Wetumka. A native of Wetumka and former teacher she did a great job.
One Pharmacist’s View
Coco The Orphan I once read a story about a little French orphan girl named “Coco”. I didn’t think I had ever heard of “Coco” but it was her nickname. She was born back in 1883. And besides that, she was a girl who was raised by nuns.
Obituaries
Hunter Timmons, Jr.
Hunter Timmons Jr., age 86, of Wetumka, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, faithful service, and a warm spirit that will be remembered by all who knew him.
Steve James Wortman
Steve James Wortman passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at his home in Calvin, Oklahoma at the age of 75. Steve was born July 8, 1950 in Hanford, California to James Wortman and Flora Doreen (Smith) Wortman. He attended Calvin Public School. Steve married Debra Byerly.
Preparing Students for High-Skilled, High-Wage Careers at WWTC
Wes Watkins Technology Center is a proud member of Oklahoma’s distinguished CareerTech system and recognized by the Oklahoma Association of Technology Centers as a 32-time recipient of the prestigious Gold Star School of Excellence award.
