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Wetumka Kiwanis had an election for vice president on January 17, 2024. Amber Butler was voted as VP. Pictured (L-R) Amber Butler, Vice President; Eric Yahola, President; Jason Tyler, Secretary. Tuck Fouquet (not pictured) was also appointed to the Kiwanis Club Board of Directors.

Photos Courtesy of Elaine Hare

FIVE SPECIAL OLYMPIANS AND THEIR PEER MENTORS FROM STUART PUBLIC SCHOOL WON GOLD MEDALS AT THE WINTER GAMES IN DURANT IN JANUARY. These winners and their peer mentors qualify to participate in the State Games this summer in Stillwater.

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) - Friday, a federal grand jury con - victed 46-year-old Jeff Weng and 28-year-old Tong Lin of drug traf - ficking conspiracy.On June 6, 2023, a federal grand jury charged Weng and Lin with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana plants.Officials reported that...

Gail Farley of Dustin, along with Lin and Ton - ya Farley of Pacola, Oklahoma are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Farley, to Dylan Stone, son of Doug and Sherry Stone of Poteau, Oklahoma.Dylan is a credit analyst at Community State Bank of Poteau.

WELEETKA HAS BEEN RAVAGED BY FIRES IN RECENT DAYS. Two house fires, along with the Masonic Building on Main Street in the quiet rural community, were a total loss. First responders from surrounding counties all came and assisted with the blaze downtown.

Hopefully within the next month, work will begin on the Main Street bridge. Paperwork takes a very long time to complete.

CHARLES ASBURY FIRST BABY FOR 1965 HERECharles Edward Asbury is Wetumka’s First Baby of 1965. He was born January 2, 1965 at 7:09 p.m. in Wetumka General Hospital.Dr. D.L. Wenrick was the attending physician and Baby Charle’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Asbury, route two, Wetumka.

SIXTY STUDENTS NAMED ON W.H.S.HONOR ROLLSixty Wetumka senior high school students were named to the school honor roll for the third six weeks, first semester of school.

FELONIESMahpue George – Traf- ficking in illegal drugs Eric Dalton Duckett – Possession of a firearm during felony probation Christina Cantu – Unlawful possession of controlled drug w/ intent to distribute, Maintaining place for keeping/selling controlled substance MISDEMEANORSChristina Cantu –...