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In last week’s Tribune we identified Zulema Ramirez as a former Wetumka police officer. Her position with the Wetumka Police Department was as a jailer.
Read moreAn African American, Crawford “Cherokee Bill” Goldsby became one of the most famous outlaws in the history of the Indian Territory. Goldsby was born in Fort Concho, Texas. His father was George Goldsby, a first sergeant of the Tenth Cavalry, and his mother was a Cherokee freedwoman named Ellen Beck, an official laundress for the Tenth Cavalry at the fort. Racial problems at San Angelo, the civilian community adjacent to Fort Concho, caused George Goldsby to go AWOL from the army. Ellen moved her family back to her home at Fort Gibson, Indian Territory. By the time he reached his teenage years, Goldsby had developed a bad attitude, associated with unsavory characters, drank whiskey, and rebelled against authority. His foster father put him out of the house, and he fell in with young men who had criminal designs.
Read moreThis afternoon they hung that young Negro Goldsby boy.
Read moreA regular meeting of the Wetumka City Council was held on Monday, July 12, 2021. Council members present were and Richard Roush, Josh Howk, and Jason Lee. Sherry Smith, city manager, Norma Marshall, mayor and Garret Eller, City Attorney were also present. Donna Dyer was absent.
Read moreFormer Wetumka police department employee Zulema Ramirez had her preliminary hearing conference this morning. Ramirez is charged with the following three counts:
Read moreJUDGE ROBERT SPRADLIN was honored at the recent City Council meeting for 44 years of service as Municipal Judge for the City of Wetumka.
Read moreTheir will be a public meeting Thursday evening, August 5, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to discuss the McGirt Law.
Read moreCITY WILL BUILD WATERLAND LIGHT LINES TO CAMP
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