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Early voting begins Thursday June 23 ,2022 for voters in Hughes County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
Read moreADA – East Central University is recognizing students for their outstanding academic work during the Spring 2022 semester by naming them to the President’s Honor Roll.
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The Wetumka Chamber of Commerce President, Donna Dyer, presented three local businesses with their First Dollar of Profit on Wednesday, June 22nd. She also invited the business owners to join the Chamber of Commerce and attend the monthly luncheon and meeting held on the second Tuesday of every month at the Methodist Church in Wetumka.
Read moreThis year’s Gerty reunion will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the community center. Doors open at 10 a.m. Bring a covered dish and enjoy visiting with everyone.
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HOLDENVILLE — Autumn Jackson had waited more than two years to tell her story in court and to confront the couple that abused her from age 14 to 21. For 30 minutes this afternoon, she read a detailed victim impact statement to Hughes County District Judge Timothy Olsen regarding the sexual, physical and mental abuse perpetrated by James and Rebecca Jackson, a pair of U.S. Army veterans who became her legal guardians in Illinois, moved to Oklahoma and won election to the Wetumka City Council.
Read moreClearview News: Sympathy is extended to the Davis family upon the death of Kenneth “Dessie” Davis. His services are planned for Monday, June 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Parks Funeral Home in Okemah. Also, sympathy is extended to the Jackson family upon the death of Cyrus Jackson, husband of Alma “Cookie” Washington Jackson, daughter of Chank Golden and granddaughter of A.T. and Julie Golden. His services will be Wednesday, June 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple in OKC. Please continue your prayers for those on our sick list: Clifford Normore, Billy Walker, L.C. Carson, Sharon Patton, Dorothy Loggins, Marjorie Plunkett, Ethelene Scott, Kurrilue Johnson, Earnest Hamilton, and Johnny West.
Read moreDuring the monthly Clearview Town meeting, the trustees planned a Juneteenth Celebration for Sunday afternoon beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Street Community Center, 302 West Main Street. There will be a short program followed with pizza and games. In addition, plans were discussed for a July 4 celebration which will be held on July 2, Saturday, with hot dogs, hamburgers, and fireworks. This event will be across the street from Wanda’s Uptown Café on East Main Street.
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